Walls, drainage systems and different features like gabions are known to utilize concrete for construction but this and other materials usually develops defects after a short while. Graviti is a registered trademark and Gravity Wall Systems is a large manufacturer of this brand.
Graviti products such as Graviti Blocks and the Graviti Mattress were developed to save time and cost. They are much faster to apply and save a lot of money in terms of initial cost and long term repair. These materials can be safely and effectively used in sensitive environments whether freshwater, terrestrial or marine. The final result is beautiful features, flexible designs, extreme permeability, long lasting with about 100 years of design life, environmentally friendly and cost effectiveness.
Graviti Concrete is a porous material made from concrete and is used in the manufacture of products for concrete retainingwalls.These walls will usually not require a separate drainage system unless it is recommended or specified. This material is what is used to make Graviti Blocks and other Graviti products.
It can be used to make different features and can be manipulated in whichever possible way. The porosity of the concrete mix maintains the strength of the structure throughout since it prevents hydraulic pressure from building up. It can be used to stabilize soil and control erosion.
Concrete retaining walls are a regular part of construction since they are used to keep soil erosion from continuing. They are conventionally used in gabions, stone pitching and boulder walls. Graviti adds a twist to this and even provides the option of using them underwater. All that is required is deployment to counter the effects of wave energy, land slippage or erosion.
This system offers great performance which is demonstrated by its ability to tolerate movement while avoiding any kind of distress, permeability which prevents the building up of pressure behind the structure, durability since they are made from wet-cast concrete and have no steel reinforcements in them. They can also be easily deployed using an excavator. The whole system is applied without mortar thus saving time, energy and money.
Gravity Wall Systems is the local manufacturer of these products and are tasked with ensuring that they remain of the highest quality at all times and is in constant supply. They can however also offer design services.
All concrete retainingwalls are unique depending on their specific function. It is therefore important to keep in mind the design of the structure. The company can assist you in coming up with the appropriate design for your structure so that it remains as durable as it is intended to be. A registered design engineer may however still be required because all walls created using Graviti products have to be compliant with all Local Council Regulations.The advantages of this system work for the overall benefit. People enjoy less erosion and the environment remains unharmed at all times.