The Onyx Block Concrete Sleeper is perfect for creating a unique landscape in your outdoor space or building a retaining wall to complement a newly-built or renovated modern home. Its style combines a natural rock pattern face finish with 40MPA strength and durability; the Onyx block concrete sleeper will add a modern but warm touch to your next landscaping project.
Concrete Sleeper Colours
Colour of sleepers is only an indication and may vary due to screen settings.
Installing this yourself? Check out our blog on Concrete Sleepers: How to Build a Retaining Wall
Onyx Block Concrete Sleepers Specifications
Weight per Sleeper:
- 1.6m - 60kg
- 2.0m - 70kg
- 2.4 - 80kg
Dimensions (L x H x W):
- 1591 x 200mm x 75mm
- 1991mm x 200mm x 75mm
- 2391 x 200mm x 75mm
Materials:
- Manufactured with independently tested 40Mpa concrete with 2 or 3 N12 reinforcement bars
Suitable For:
- Straight retaining walls, high retaining walls, garden beds, steps
Regulations and Engineering
Engineering is a cost to factor in depending on your wall height. See below for current Australian Standards
- AS4678-2002 – Earth Retaining Structures sets the overall standards for retaining walls in Australia.
Other Australian Standards that may be relevant include:
- AS/NZ1170.0-2002 Structural design actions – General principles
- AS/NZ1170.0-2011 Structural design actions – Wind actions
- AS3600-2009 Concrete structures
- AS/NZ2312-2002 Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings.
On top of these Australian Standards, councils have their own regulations, so it is best to do your research to ensure there are no hiccups along the way.
Council Requirements
When planning to build a retaining wall it is always recommended to contact your local council for any information or planning approvals.
- Brisbane City Council Building a retaining wall
- Ipswich City Council Building and development compliance
- Gold Coast Council – Retaining walls
- Toowoomba – Building approvals and heights for retaining walls
- Moreton Bay Regional Council – Building approval
- Logan City Council – Building Approvals Fact Sheet
- Redlands City Council – Minor building projects
- Sunshine Coast Council – Property fences and retaining walls
The Onyx Block Concrete Sleeper is perfect for creating a unique landscape in your outdoor space or building a retaining wall to complement a newly-built or renovated modern home. Its style combines a natural rock pattern face finish with 40MPA strength and durability; the Onyx block concrete sleeper will add a modern but warm touch to your next landscaping project.
Concrete Sleeper Colours
Colour of sleepers is only an indication and may vary due to screen settings.
Installing this yourself? Check out our blog on Concrete Sleepers: How to Build a Retaining Wall
Onyx Block Concrete Sleepers Specifications
Weight per Sleeper:
- 1.6m - 60kg
- 2.0m - 70kg
- 2.4 - 80kg
Dimensions (L x H x W):
- 1591 x 200mm x 75mm
- 1991mm x 200mm x 75mm
- 2391 x 200mm x 75mm
Materials:
- Manufactured with independently tested 40Mpa concrete with 2 or 3 N12 reinforcement bars
Suitable For:
- Straight retaining walls, high retaining walls, garden beds, steps
Regulations and Engineering
Engineering is a cost to factor in depending on your wall height. See below for current Australian Standards
- AS4678-2002 – Earth Retaining Structures sets the overall standards for retaining walls in Australia.
Other Australian Standards that may be relevant include:
- AS/NZ1170.0-2002 Structural design actions – General principles
- AS/NZ1170.0-2011 Structural design actions – Wind actions
- AS3600-2009 Concrete structures
- AS/NZ2312-2002 Guide to the protection of structural steel against atmospheric corrosion by the use of protective coatings.
On top of these Australian Standards, councils have their own regulations, so it is best to do your research to ensure there are no hiccups along the way.
Council Requirements
When planning to build a retaining wall it is always recommended to contact your local council for any information or planning approvals.
- Brisbane City Council Building a retaining wall
- Ipswich City Council Building and development compliance
- Gold Coast Council – Retaining walls
- Toowoomba – Building approvals and heights for retaining walls
- Moreton Bay Regional Council – Building approval
- Logan City Council – Building Approvals Fact Sheet
- Redlands City Council – Minor building projects
- Sunshine Coast Council – Property fences and retaining walls