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Retaining Walls

Used in nearly every sector, retaining walls adapt to challenging site conditions of every kind. Retaining walls are required for sites that feature difficult sloping terrain and where there is a need to maintain maximum developable area, or for locations requiring abrupt grade change, such as bridge abutments.

With their limited number of integrated components, Tensar International’s retaining wall systems are easier to stage and install, reduce construction time and costs and provide long-term durability, performance and structural integrity. In addition, Tensar retaining walls:

  • Present a lower cost alternative to conventional retaining walls, including cast-in-place
  • Are approved by most state DOTs
  • Feature Tensar® Geogrids. Made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) material, geogrids allow the use of a variety of backfill materials, including recycled concrete, and are inert to chemical and electrical corrosion
  • Incorporate a positive mechanical connection between wall face and reinforcement
  • Provide a variety of wall face dimensions, colors, textures and finishes to satisfy project requirements and design specifications
  • Are available as full service design and supply systems, including engineered drawings and site assistance
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Retaining Walls

With their limited number of integrated components, Tensar International’s retaining wall systems are easier to stage and install, reduce construction time and costs and provide long-term durability, performance and structural integrity. 

Tensar’s retaining wall systems include:

  • ARES® Retaining Wall Systems – Especially suited to transportation projects, ARES Systems resist chemical, biological and electrical corrosion. Options include the ARES Modular Panel Wall System, ARES Full Height Panel Wall System and ARES Two-Stage Construction Wall System.
  • Mesa® Retaining Wall Systems – Serving virtually every sector, including do-it-yourself residential, Mesa Systems support both structural and landscape applications. They combine the economy and versatility of segmental concrete units with Tensar’s proven geogrid technology.
  • SierraScape® Wire-Formed Retaining Wall System – Varying curves and face angles can be created for a more natural look.  A number of facing options can be specified, including plantable sod, hydroseeding, native vegetation and bioengineering.

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