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