The Tasman™ retaining wall system is the premium retaining wall product for near vertical and very high retaining walls. Its natural rock face finish and colours, and purpose made corner and capping units ensure a beautifully finished landscape solution. Baine Masonry manufactures the Tasman block from its site at Appin, NSW.

Tasman® block retaining wall systems are designed and manufactured for Australian conditions. The Segmental Retaining Wall Systems (SRWS) are suitable for constructing strong and durable walls for residential and commercial projects. The split face and natural colourways offer a texture and tone that will complement the Australian landscape and add beauty, value and functionality to your property. Plus, the Tasman® SRW system has been extensively tested, performing well both in the lab and in the field.

Tasman® block retaining wall systems offer the following benefits:

• Near Vertical Walls
• Do-it-yourself quality retaining walls
• No need for concrete footings
• Wide range of natural colours available
• Suitable for right-angled corners, steps, straight or curved walls
• Positive connections requiring no pins or plastic connectors
• Snug-fitting connections limit movement when correctly installed

The Tasman™ retaining wall system incorporates purpose made corner and capping units to achieve a classical sandstone retaining wall appearance. The unique design of the Tasman allows increased flexibility over other retaining wall systems in the way it allows near vertical walls to curve or have 90* corners. The blocks are easily dry-stacked and their patented design ensures that the block below locks into the block above with a minimal 10mm setback to form an attractive structural retaining wall. The capping unit is adhered to the top course of blocks to finish off the wall. The Tasman™ system is manufactured with a water repellent admixture to add to its quality.

The Tasman® block SRWS is constructed up to 660mm high for straight retaining walls (three courses and one cap) and 860mm for serpentine retaining walls (four courses and one cap). If you are intending to use Tasman® block to support higher embankments you should consult your local council on their compliance requirements, you may need to seek the advice of a competent civil or structural engineer; walls should comply with the Australian Standard AS4678 Earth Retaining Structures.

Baines Masonry is the Australian distributor of SRW Products for segmental retaining walls, geo fabrics to aid in infiltering fines away from drainage material, geogrid for soil stabilisation and reinforcement and a range of sealers and cleaners.

Click here to download the Tasman® and Norfolk® Retaining Wall Evaluation and Installation Guide for the basics on how to construct segmental concrete gravity retaining walls and concrete reinforced soil retaining walls.

Check with your local council to ensure compliance with all local building codes.

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