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Modular retaining wall for £4.5m life sciences building
WoodBlocX timber block units have been used to create a retaining wall at Solasta House, the new Life Science and Technology building at Inverness Campus. WoodBlocX worked with Robertson Construction to achieve a suitable design and went on to perform the installation works for the retaining wall. This length of retaining wall took approximately 3 days to complete
WoodBlocX timber block units have been used to create a retaining wall at Solasta House, the new Life Science and Technology building at Inverness Campus.
Work undertaken
WoodBlocX worked with Robertson Construction to achieve a suitable design and went on to perform the installation works for the retaining wall. This length of retaining wall took approximately 3 days to complete.
WoodBlocX walls are built with many individual pieces of timber (rather like bricks), that are pinned together using plastic dowels. Each piece of timber – selected to use only the strongest parts of the tree and never the heart – is then pressure-treated twice, and because they are pre-drilled, the treatment penetrates almost 100% of the wood.
Testimonial
Speaking about the development, site manager, Chris Ogg said: “We are delighted with the result of the WoodBlocx wall and the service provided by WoodBlocX during design and install. It looks great alongside the building and our block path”.
