February 25, 2025
Benefits of Concrete Sleeper Retaining Walls?
The primary reason for installing a concrete sleeper wall is to retain part of your property. Concrete sleepers have become increasingly popular in new housing developments across Queensland. Essentially, the concrete sleeper wall helps hold back loose soil, allowing you to level areas—such as your front or back yard—creating more usable and functional space.
Concrete sleepers come in a variety of textures, colors, and sizes, allowing you to incorporate them as a feature in your space, which can enhance the overall visual appeal.
Sinkholes may occur if previous mining activities have taken place on your property, whether you're aware of them or not. Installing a concrete sleeper wall helps maintain a stable and compressed soil bed, preventing the formation of sinkholes.
In Queensland, heavy rainfall is common. A concrete sleeper wall can improve drainage by allowing rainwater to flow more efficiently, rather than being absorbed into the soil in the absence of a retaining structure, reducing the risk of flooding.
Concrete is a durable material. While there are other options like steel or timber, concrete sleepers offer superior longevity. Steel can rust, and timber is vulnerable to termites, making concrete the more resilient choice for retaining walls