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Block Face Concrete Sleeper
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Overview Block Face Concrete Sleeper offers the structural reliability of reinforced concrete with the aesthetic versatility of a textured, colour-stained finish. Designed for gravity retaining walls up to 1.0 m (single-course, engineer-certified designs may allow greater heights), these sleepers resist the hydrostatic and surcharge loads typical of Melbourne residential sites - without rotting, warping, or requiring ongoing treatment. Technical Specifications Material: Reinforced precast concrete (steel-mesh core) Concrete grade: 32 MPa minimum compressive strength (AS 3600) Section size: Standard length: 1,980 mm (fits standard 2,000 mm post spacing) Surface finish: Exposed aggregate, smooth, or woodgrain-textured face Colours: Natural Grey, Charcoal, Sandstone, Earth (confirm at order) Weight: Approx. 80-130 kg per sleeper (machinery or two-person lift required) Compliance: AS 3600 (concrete structures), AS 4678 (earth-retaining structures) Best Applications Residential and commercial garden retaining walls Driveway edge retention and embankment stabilisation Tiered garden beds and raised planter walls Pool and alfresco surround feature walls Commercial and council landscaping projects Delivery & Stock Concrete sleepers stocked in multiple colours at BuildBarn, 3 Eastlink Drive, Hallam VIC 3803. delivery or flat-deck delivery arranged for larger orders. 24-48 h Melbourne Metro delivery available for standard packs. Call the Hallam warehouse to confirm colour and length availability and delivery-offload requirements.

Material200 x 80 mmSize / dimensions1.8 mFinish / colour1.8 m, 2.4 m, 2 mAvailabilitySpecial order
Product overview

Retaining wall material details and site checks

Review dimensions, wall-system fit, drainage, engineering considerations and heavy-load access before ordering.

Retaining wall overview

Block Face Concrete Sleeper is available for pickup, delivery or a quote depending on stock, size and location. Check finish, quantity and site notes before checkout.

  • Retaining Walls & Sleepers option for building-material orders.
  • 200 x 80 mm with 1.8 m for estimating materials.
  • Delivery support is available when the suburb and site access suit the selected product.
  • Pair with matching clips, screws, subframe materials and finishing accessories before quote requests.
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Price guide$39.72each inc GST

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Retaining checks

Wall fit, drainage and site loading

Wall system fit

Match Block Face Concrete Sleeper with the required sleeper size, post spacing and cap or corner detail.

Drainage and set-out

Retaining wall work should allow for drainage aggregate, geotextile, backfall and site set-out before materials are ordered.

Engineering check

Wall height, surcharge, soil conditions and local requirements may need engineering advice before installation.

Heavy-load access

Delivery should be checked against truck access, unloading method and safe material storage.

Wall materials

Sleepers, posts and drainage items

Use these products to complete the retaining wall material set.

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Retaining comparison

Compare wall system fit and site requirements

FactorSelected wall itemConcrete sleeper wallSteel post system
Best use200 x 80 mmSleeper runs and visible facesPosts, corners and wall structure
Design checkCheck wall height, spacing and drainageCheck sleeper length and finishCheck post size and embedment
HandlingDeliveryHeavy sleepers need safe liftingSteel posts need length and access planning
Price planning$39.72Compare sleepers, posts and capsCompare steel, drainage and concrete together
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Retaining and landscaping material planning reference

Site material checklist

  • Check posts, sleepers, caps and drainage together
  • Confirm truck access and unloading space
  • Check quantities before delivery is confirmed
  • Prepare heavy mixed loads for staff review
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Wall materials

Sleepers, posts and drainage items

Use these products to complete the retaining wall material set.

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Retaining Walls & Sleepers
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Plain Concrete Sleeper

36 options / 2 colours
$31.09each inc GST$17.27 per LM

Special order

  • Hallam pickup
  • Delivery
200 x 80 mm1.8 m