Retaining walls

Timber retaining walls are an ideal solution for landscaping, offering a perfect combination of strength, durability, and natural aesthetics. At EcoChoice, we provide FSC-certified timber such as Oak, Ekki, Greenheart, Opepe or treated softwood to ensure your project supports both sustainability and environmental preservation.

Technical Advantages of Timber Retaining Walls

Timber is a superior material for retaining walls due to its lightweight yet robust properties. It provides excellent strength, capable of spanning significant distances while holding substantial loads. Unlike heavy materials like concrete or stone, timber is easy to work with, reducing installation time and costs. Additionally, timber’s natural flexibility allows it to adapt to soil movement, offering long-lasting support in various environmental conditions—all at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional building materials.

Timber also blends seamlessly with landscapes, preserving the natural look and feel of your outdoor environment while offering significant structural integrity.

Styles of Timber Retaining Walls

Timber retaining walls can be designed in a variety of styles to match both functional needs and aesthetic preferences. Popular styles include:

• Horizontal Timber Walls: Horizontal sleepers or boards are used for a strong, striking look. These boards are usually slotted down between vertical H beams and are ideal for holding back large volumes of soil and can be constructed to various heights.
• Vertical Timber Walls: Tongue-and-groove boards are driven into the ground and offer a clean, modern aesthetic with the added safety of a waling/waler beam to hold them all together . This design is well-suited for lower retaining walls such as planters and offers ease of installation. It is also commonly seen at the edges of canals and rivers as a way of stabilising slopes.

Whether you’re looking for a rustic sleeper wall or a modern tongue-and-groove design, EcoChoice has a range of sustainable timber options to suit your landscaping project.