Terraforce pioneered the hollow, reversible interlocking concrete block that is unmatched in its versatility, both in application and elevation. Suitable for commercial and residential landscape retaining walls, small or large.
The wide range of plantable retaining wall blocks is tailored to create environmentally friendly domestic or industrial installations and to support sustainable development in soil stabilisation. Walls can range from light gravity retaining walls to geogrid reinforced earth-retaining or heavy gravity, double skin walls.
Terraforce blocks adhere to local and international standards having undergone extensive laboratory testing – based on SANS 207, BS 8006 and ASTM-D6916-18 – by professional accreditation agencies over the last 4 decades. In addition, licensed manufacturers must adhere to strict minimum specification and regular compressive strength tests as set out by Terraforce Head office, ensuring that the end user is supplied a quality product.
L Range - Standard™
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L17 Smooth & Rockface - Terraforce
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L18 Smooth & Rockface - Terraforce
L Range – Standard option™
TERRAFORCE blocks have been substantially tested and analyzed under field and laboratory conditions and are manufactured under license by reputable manufacturers on five continents.
The blocks can be used as part of either a gravity system or as the fascia of a geosynthetic reinforced segmental retaining wall structure or as a fascia for a cement stabilized backfill.
Terraforce Retaining Block
| Blocks/m² (measured vertically): | 17.8 |
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| Block mass/kg: | 15.44 |
| Block infill volume/m3: | 0.00475 |
| Ave. constructed mass Kg per m² of wall: |
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| Block wall thickness/mm: | 45 |
L Range – Standard option™
A versatile concrete retaining block for landscaping and erosion control.
Terraforce Smooth Face blocks lend themselves, among many other applications, to creating beautiful terraced gardens, heavy duty erosion and sediment control, as well as effective storm water and sea shore erosion control.
Terraforce Retaining Block
| Blocks/m² (measured vertically): | 18 |
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| Block mass/kg: | 20 |
| Block infill volume/L: | 0.011 |
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| Block wall thickness: | 45 |
4×4 Multi Step Block - Terraforce
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4×4 Multi Step Block - Terraforce
4×4 Multi Step Block™
Create seating and stairs with retaining blocks.
Fifteen years ago Holger Rust, owner of Terraforce – a local and international pre-cast concrete block licensor – developed a new retaining block, the Multi 4×4 Step block: a light, dry-stack concrete unit, generally used for constructing low terrace walls, stairs and seating arrangements.
Aimed at providing efficient and economical steps in conjunction with the original retaining blocks of his design, they soon became very popular not only for stairway access, but also to provide comfortable, practical stair and seating arrangements at leisure amenities and school sports facilities.
Terraforce Retaining Block
| Blocks/m² (measured vertically): | 13 |
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| Block mass/kg: | 18 |
| Block infill volume/L: | 0.007 |
| Ave. constructed mass Kg per m² of wall: | 370 |
| Block wall thickness: | 40 |
Terralite™
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Terralite Rockface (CT) - Terraforce
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Terralite Standard (CT) - Terraforce
Terralite™
A smaller landscaping retaining block, for the DIY market
The Terraforce landscaping retaining wall system is available in South Africa and other countires in a smaller size block, known as the Terralite, the primary application of which is the DIY market.
It can be used to create flowerbed borders, tree rings, braai places, patio walls, driveway walls, garden landscapes and any light retaining needed around the property.
In Canada and California, the block has been available for many years and is sold extensively through nurseries and landscape suppliers. It is playfully called the `ladies block’ because of its light weight and appropriateness for small landscaping installations and its availability in various colours.
Terraforce Retaining Block
| Blocks/m² (measured vertically): | 36 |
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| Block mass/kg: | 8 |
| Block infill volume/L: | 0.0027 |
| Ave. constructed mass Kg per m² of wall: | 430 |
| Block wall thickness: | 40 |
Terralite™
A smaller landscaping retaining block, for the DIY market
The Terraforce landscaping retaining wall system is available in South Africa and other countires in a smaller size block, known as the Terralite, the primary application of which is the DIY market.
It can be used to create flowerbed borders, tree rings, braai places, patio walls, driveway walls, garden landscapes and any light retaining needed around the property.
In Canada and California, the block has been available for many years and is sold extensively through nurseries and landscape suppliers. It is playfully called the `ladies block’ because of its light weight and appropriateness for small landscaping installations and its availability in various colours.
Terraforce Retaining Block
| Blocks/m² (measured vertically): | 36 |
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| Block mass/kg: | 8 |
| Block infill volume/L: | 0.0027 |
| Ave. constructed mass Kg per m² of wall: | 430 |
| Block wall thickness: | 40 |