Block Makers
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Versatile Landscape Retaining Wall System!
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- Locally owned and operated
- Professional service
- Servicing Geraldton and surrounding areas
- Years of experience
- General Info
One of WA's leading suppliers of retaining wall products. Our aim is to "go the extra mile" for all our customers, large or small.
At The Blockmakers, we manufacture and supply a wide range of quality retaining wall and paving products. We are also Australia's only manufacturer of Terraforce products. Terraforce is a well-known company that offers interlocking concrete blocks (earth-retaining blocks) for environmental landscaping and concrete retaining walls.
Permeable Paving Retaining Wall Blocks Limestone Blocks Concrete Blocks Retaining Wall Blocks A versatile concrete retaining block for landscaping and erosion control. Terraforce Retaining Wall Products are an environmentally friendly earth retaining system, ideal for most applications; from the domestic DIY gardens to large industrial/commercial projects. They are also suitable for erosion control including shoreline erosion.
Terracrete Permeable Paving Blocks encourage water infiltration and prevent rain water runoff, in order to replenish our dwindling ground water reserves. Ideal for areas prone to erosion, these versatile blocks can be used for domestic, industrial and agricultural applications such as drive ways, parking areas, vehicle tracks, hardstand for trucks and machinery, attenuation ponds, embankment stabilisation to name a few. It is effective for any areas that are left muddy after rain.
Perfect for elegant and classic stone retaining walls, garden beds, water features and countless other applications. Reconstituted limestone blocks have thermal and acoustic insulation properties making them a fantastic solution for areas where noise or heat is an issue. Concrete Blocks Hollow blocks are easy to install and have good properties. Our range of Hollow "Besser Style" blocks are widely used for retaining walls and structural walls and are available in grey and cream
- Extra Phones
- (08) 9072 1629
- Payment method
- cheque, money order, mastercard, debit, visa, eft, bpay, cash
- Established
- 1999
- ABN
- 68 962 390 831
- Staff
- 1-10
- Service Notes
- Open 7 Days a Week
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- Category
- Commercial
- Yes
- Keywords
- hardlawn paving, interlocking, permeable paving, reconstituted
FAQs
Does the block infill improve stability, and if so, how?
Gravel is heavier than garden soil and will also interlock the blocks better on the vertical plane, thus gravel infill improves stability considerably.
Does the choice between round face and straight face influence stability?
No, stability is not affected. However, poor construction techniques and cost-saving maneuvers will. This is where you can trust The Block Makers to deliver on quality workmanship.
How do Terraforce retaining blocks interlock?
On the horizontal plane, the blocks interlock via the convex and concave shape of blocks that interact with one another. On the vertical plane, interlocking strength is gained by the block infill which functions like an interlocking core. Infill materials such as coarse gravel or concrete obviously have a higher core strength than sand or garden soil. No pins or interlocking lips are involved that might interfere with versatility in alignment and inclination.
What kind of infill do I need for the blocks?
The blocks should be filled with material as specified by the engineer: garden soil, clean sand, gravel or concrete (reinforced if needed). Low garden walls that are meant to be plant supportive should be filled with the best garden soil available.
Can Terraforce concrete retaining blocks be dismantled and re-used?
Yes they can, and on many occasions the blocks have been used for temporary installations.