Retaining Walls are the perfect pre-fabricated modular solution to neatly, and invisibly, separate your paths, borders, and lawns. They’re also versatile as you can use them as planters, which will give your outdoor space a distinctive look and feel. The retaining walls are strong, scratch resistant, and will last over the years meaning they are the ideal addition to your outdoor space as they require little to no maintenance.
Available in a variety of sizes, curves, and angles, there is no end to the possibilities with this creative modular system.
Retaining Walls also have four different finishes: Black Grey Aluminium, Corten Steel, Jet Black, and Traffic White, to suit any space.
Black Grey Aluminium (RAL 7021), or Corten Steel
Jet Black Aluminium (RAL 9005), or Traffic White Aluminium (RAL 9016)
Aluminium Specifications
Choosing the Black Grey, Jet Black, or Traffic White Aluminium finish means you will receive walls that are corrosion and scratch-resistant, and can be left outdoors throughout the seasons. Even in freezing temperatures, you can enjoy the retaining walls in your outdoor space without worry.
Specifications
- 5-year guarantee
- Includes stainless-steel fasteners
- Scratch-resistant top coat
- Top edge has a standard width of 50 mm with a lip of 25 mm
- Standard thickness is 3mm for retaining walls with a height of 20 cm and 30 cm
- Standard thickness is 4mm for retaining walls with a height of 40 cm and 60 cm
• Products should be unpacked immediately to release any moisture trapped inside, otherwise this can cause difficult-to-remove stains and discoloration.
• We strongly recommend against drilling into, or grinding the metal, as it can allow moisture to permeate through the coating resulting in peeling. Also, please do not use a pressure washer and/or scouring pad as it can damage the coating. Should the product be damaged through actions outside this advice, the guarantee will be void.
Corten Steel Specifications
The classic Corten Steel, or weathering steel, finish allows you to enjoy your retaining walls changing from a mid-grey to a beautiful orange-brown patina. With this finish, leaving your retaining walls outdoors is a positive as the weather helps the material form a protective layer of rust, resulting in the familiar orange-brown colour, and rough texture.
Specifications
- 5-year guarantee
- Highly customisable
- Includes stainless-steel fasteners
- Top edge has a standard width of 50 mm with a lip of 25 mm
- Standard thickness is 2mm for retaining walls with a height of 20 cm and 30 cm
- Standard thickness is 3mm for retaining walls with a height of 40 cm and 60 cm
- 4-5 months Corten Steel rusting process depending on weather
• Products should be unpacked immediately to release any moisture trapped inside. This can cause uneven patches of rust.
• We advise Corten Steel not to be placed in continuously wet or damp conditions, and should not be placed within 2 km of a coastline
• While the rusting process is dependent on the weather, there is potential the weather will cause run-off of rust
• Maintain your Corten Steel retaining walls by hosing off with clean tap water annually
• We strongly recommend against drilling into, or grinding the metal. Should the product be damaged through actions outside the advice, the guarantee will be void.
Installation below ground level
Step 1: Make sure to have a solid, flat foundation before installing retaining walls. Without this, there is a possibility of damage to walls due to tension along connections and straight edges.
Step 2: Install your retaining walls on the solid foundation. Bolt your desired walls together with the supplied materials.
★ Loosely tighten the bolts first, and then tighten them once you're happy with the position
Step 3: In order to stabilise your walls, make sure to have at least 10 cm of soil above the base plate, and on either side of your wall(s).
★ See ‘Installation on ground level’ for more tips
Step 4: Finish by adding your desired materials, e.g. soil, compost, etc. to the inside of your retaining walls, and complete any potential paving.
Installation on ground level
Step 1: Make sure to have a solid, flat foundation before installing retaining walls. Without this, there is a possibility of damage to walls due to tension along connections and straight edges.
Step 2: Place your retaining walls on the solid foundation. Bolt your desired walls together with the supplied materials.
★ Loosely tighten the bolts first, and then tighten them once you're happy with the position
Step 3: Install your walls by drilling holes into your foundation, and secure them into the substrate by using plugs, or possibly a chemical anchor.
★ Loosely tighten the bolts first, and then tighten them once you're happy with the position
Step 4: Finish by adding your desired materials, e.g. soil, compost, etc. to the inside of your retaining walls, and complete any potential paving.
Our Collection
With a variety of sizes and finishes of retaining walls, we're sure you'll find something suitable for your outdoor space.
Need more advice?
Please do not hesitate to contact us on 0345 605 2505 if you would like any advice, or if you would like to discuss the requirements you have for your desired retaining walls.
Alternatively, you can email us at customerservice@worm.co.uk. We will be more than willing to help.