Designed and made in australia pioneer reinforced concrete sleepers are guaranteed for up to 35 years making them the perfect solution for termite proof retaining walls up to 3m high.
Colorbond fence on top of concrete sleeper retaining wall.
We stock fence brackets that directly attach to the steel posts allowing an easy fence addition.
Join the first square post to the standard post and screw together.
Please watch the video above for more info.
They have a powder coated finish to match colorbond fencing.
Adding a fence on top of a concrete sleeper can be a cost effective way of increasing your privacy and can allow for a more natural look in your space.
How long will my durawall retaining wall last.
We recommend increasing the hole depth by 600mm to allow for fence load.
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They are an extra layer of support and can add interest to the landscaping and gardening.
Fix colorbond bottom rail to your mark and fix the colorbond top rail 2mm above the top of the post to reduce sharp edges.
Concrete sleeper retaining walls applications include garden beds house blocks roadways and as the base of timber paling fences and colorbond fencing.
This is a great and cost effective method of installing a colourbond fence ontop of a retaining wall we have used it for years and have not had a problem as long as you attach the plates correctly.
Can you install a colorbond fence ontop of a concrete sleeper retaining wall.
Yes the durawall retaining wall system has been designed to handle the attachment of a fence either colorbond or timber.
The depth of the posts in the ground should match the height of your sleeper retaining wall and the 100 mm of concrete below.
All pioneer reinforced concrete sleepers are 200mm high and 75mm thick and include internal reinforcing so they re solid strong.
Place post assembly in the hole with the top 1850mm above ground and fill the hole with concrete.
Do not use your fence as a retaining wall as it is not designed for this purpose.
Concrete sleeper retaining wall with a fence.
Pine sleepers are cca treated to resist termites.
Insert posts and align with a spirit level.
Generally our h4 treated pine sleepers are only used under pinelap fencing but they can be fitted under colorbond fencing also if you like the timber retaining look.
Do the same to the other end of fence.
We stock 2 sizes.
The procedure of how to build a colorbond fence starts with digging a 600mm deep hole at end of fence and pouring some concrete.
Slope top of concrete away from post to drain away water add water and mix well prior to pouring bottom rail.