SLOPELOC BLOCK
Slopeloc is a dry laid concrete block system with a unique ribbed face appearance that can be built as a gravity wall, and therefore be easily erected by the DIY enthusiast or alternatively as a structural wall by more experienced installers.
A straightforward dry lay block system for facing retaining slopes. Slopeloc can be used domestically in garden retaining wall projects or on a larger scale in commercial
applications for embankment repairs and situations where an aesthetic slope is required.
Usage:
- Unique economical alternative to vertical retaining walls
- Professional indemnity backed design
- All units less than 20kg
- Proven block/grid connection
- Choice of colours - bespoke colours available to order
- Fast, efficient delivery
Special order colours: Hamstone, Ivory, Bathstone, Terracota, Black, Russet & Pewter
| Product Code | Dimensions (mm) W x L x H | Weight (kg) | Pack Size | Exposed Face Area | Coverage | Colour | Product Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SLOPE01 |
245 x 300 x 125 |
16.5 |
72 |
0.0375m2 |
2.70m2 |
FLINT |
|
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SLOPE02 |
245 x 300 x 125 |
16.5 |
72 |
0.0375m2 |
2.70m2 |
YORKSTONE |
|
|
SLOPE04 |
245 x 300 x 125 |
16.5 |
72 |
0.0375m2 |
2.70m2 |
SANDSTONE |
|
Yes, however only Convex curves can be built.
The maximum wall height as a gravity wall is around 1.3m however this would require some insitu concrete as a backing. A pure gravity wall would only achieve a height of 0.625m.
There are 26.67 blocks per m².
There are 72 blocks per pack which equates to 2.7m².
The normal design for a reinforced earth wall has a 300mm zone directly behind the wall formed from a 4-20mm angular drainage stone feeding into a drainage pipe at the bottom that leads to the site drainage system.
There is no restriction on the type of grid that can be used behind a Slopeloc wall but this would need to be designed in conjunction with the grid manufacturer’s information.
The fill material typically falls within the general guidelines of 6I/6J and can be described as well or uniformly graded granular material.
Yes, we employ a third party engineer to undertake a fully PI backed design.
