Terraforce
TERRAFORCE is a well-known and award-winning Cape Town-based company that offers interlocking concrete blocks (earth-retaining blocks) for environmentally friendly landscape retaining walls and erosion control. Is a member of the Concrete Manufacturers Association (CMA) and a Level Four BBBEE Contributor.
Terraforce pioneered the hollow, reversible interlocking concrete block that is unmatched in its versatility, both in application and elevation. Suitable for commercial and residential landscape retaining walls, small or large.
The wide range of plantable retaining wall blocks is tailored to create environmentally friendly domestic or industrial installations and to support sustainable development in soil stabilisation. Walls can range from light gravity retaining walls to geogrid reinforced earth-retaining or heavy gravity, double skin walls.
Brochures / Datasheets
The book includes detailed chapters on patterns, plantability, features, inclinations, corners, steps, and stairs, showcasing various design examples and practical applications.
Terracrete™ permeable hard lawn pavers, which are integral to the sponge city concept. This urban planning model utilises nature-based solutions to manage stormwater, reduce urban development impacts, and enhance urban liveability by mimicking natural water cycles.
Irrigation for Terraforce retaining wall
Silvio Ferraris from ReMaCon Products CC emphasizes that the installation of the irrigation system, rather than the watering itself, can lead to significant issues, including potential wall failure in large commercial setups.
TERRAFORCE® is a reversible, hollow core retaining block designed for transforming segmented retaining walls (SRW) into aesthetically pleasing structures. Detailed planning and competent workmanship ensure the durability of these walls, but it’s the final landscaping that elevates a mere concrete structure into a vibrant display of colour, scent, and texture.
Stormwater management on retaining walls
TERRAFORCE® is renowned for its original, reversible, hollow core retaining blocks designed for effective stormwater management. The semi-impervious nature of most retaining walls necessitates efficient drainage to prevent hydrostatic pressure build-up, which can lead to wall damage such as bulging, cracking, or collapse.
Maintaing your Terraforce wall
Maintaining such a structure requires regular attention to ensure its integrity and appearance. Key maintenance practices include monitoring and replacing cracked blocks if the crack width exceeds 0.5mm, keeping plantable spaces free of weeds and inappropriate vegetation, refilling any voids caused by wind or water with coarse sand or gravel, and regularly inspecting grouted interfaces.
Terraforce® is a pioneering retaining wall system featuring reversible, hollow core blocks that offer significant environmental advantages. These vegetated concrete blocks support root reinforcement, enhancing soil stability and reducing erosion risks. The system employs soil bioengineering techniques to select and plant vegetation that bolsters soil integrity and erosion resistance.
TERRAFORCE® is a versatile and innovative retaining wall system, recognized for its unique “one block does it all” design. These interlocking concrete blocks are engineered for constructing environmentally friendly retaining walls that enhance soil stabilization for both residential and industrial applications.
Designing better with Terraforce
Designing better with Terraforce, a guide to best results. At the beginning of the design processs, site conditions must be assessed, geotechnocal, loading and drainage.
How high can you go with Terraforce
How high can you go with Terraforce? The award-winning South African company that developed a range of interlocking concrete blocks for earth retaining walls and erosion control.
Laying corners with Terraforce
Laying corners and features with Terraforce retaining wall blocks, a guide to what is possible. A range of modular retaining systems with corner blocks and other functions.
Terraforce blocks are produced to meet stringent local and international standards, undergoing rigorous testing to ensure durability and compliance.
TERRAFORCE®, the pioneering reversible hollow core retaining block, offers a comprehensive contractor checklist to ensure the safe construction of retaining walls.
Interlocking connectivity and friction in Terraforce walls
Terraforce segmental block walls offer a versatile and cost-effective alternative to traditional reinforced concrete retaining walls. These innovative systems are designed for easy installation and adaptability, featuring options such as open-face, interlinked systems that provide frictional resistance, and closed vertical face appearances with interlocking capabilities on both horizontal and vertical planes.
Terraforce Retaining Wall Blocks
TERRAFORCE offers a versatile and award-winning retaining wall system that is lightweight for easy transport and features interlocking blocks that can be reversed to display various faces. These blocks support plant growth and prevent erosion, making them ideal for creating eco-friendly structures in both domestic and industrial settings.
V10 block (standard or rock face): ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE EASTERN CAPE
V8 block (standard and rock face): ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE EASTERN CAPE
Dry Cast Specification Guideline | Terracrete
Terracrete permeable concrete block pavers PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY are versatile units used in a wide range of applications, ranging from light erosion control on exposed earth slopes, for reinforced, grassed waterways, or for installing permeable, paved road/parking surfaces (to differing levels of sophistication).
Wet Cast Terracrete Specification Guideline
Terracrete permeable concrete block pavers are versatile units PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY used in a wide range of applications, ranging from light erosion control on exposed earth slopes, for reinforced, grassed waterways, or for installing permeable, paved road/parking surfaces (to differing levels of sophistication)
L13 hollow core standard and rock face retaining block
L13 hollow core standard and rock face retaining block PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
The L15 retaining block: L15 standard and L15 rockface.PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
L16 Retaining Block – PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY Rockface earth reinforcement retaining wall blocks with Geogrid or mass gravity system or as a fascia.
The L18 hollow core retaining block: L18 standard and rock face. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
The L22 hollow core retaining block: L22 standard and L22 rockface. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
S10 Retaining Block – PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY The S10 hollow core retaining block: S10 Standard.
Terrafix erosion control block
Terrafix erosion control block is an interlocking environmentally acceptable element, made of high strength concrete. It was specifically designed to provide a flexible lining where protection against wind and water erosion is required. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
Terralite hollow core retaining blocks: Terralite standard (CT) and Terralite rockface (CT). PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
The 4×4 Multi Stepblock PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY aimed at providing efficient and economical steps in conjunction with the original retaining blocks by Terraforce. They soon became very popular not only for stairway access but to provide comfortable, practical seating arrangements at leisure amenities & school sport facilities.
The L11 hollow core retaining block: L11 Standard and L11 Rockface. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
L12 Hollow core retaining block: L12 standard and L12 rockface. PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY
Terraflora Waterwise Greening Design your ultimate garden using this collection of South Africa’s indigenous plants.
Decorwall Retaining Block | Terraforce Hollow Core Retaining Block
Terraforce Decorwall Block PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY with mechanical vertical interlock for economical retaining solutions. Used in the following applications: meandering terraces, composite walls, steps, tilted foundation for extra stability, storm water management…
Terracrete Product Specification
Terracrete permeable concrete block pavers PLEASE CHECK LOCAL SUPPLIER FOR AVAILABILITY are versatile units used in a wide range of applications, ranging from light erosion control on exposed earth slopes, for reinforced, grassed waterways, or for installing permeable, paved road/parking surfaces (to differing levels of sophistication)…
