5 benefits of using steel posts for retaining walls

When building retaining walls, choosing steel posts over other materials assures a number of benefits such as strength, durability, ease of installation, aesthetic appeal, low maintenance, and environmental considerations.

1. Strength and durability

Steel has higher strength and durability than many other materials, making steel posts incredibly strong. When properly treated, galvanised steel posts can be used to build a robust and reliable retaining wall that remains upright and in good condition for many years. Not all steel and galvanised posts are equal though.

Galintel uses only heavy-duty steel (15.00kg/m for a 100mm H-section) making them extra robust. Additionally, all Galintel retaining wall posts are fully hot-dip galvanised for corrosion protection in accordance with AS/NZS4680:2006 and quality assured. The tough coating on our products provides reliable protection from rusting, ground erosion, external pressure, and temperature changes. So, they are also not easily damaged during transportation, storage, and installation.

Galvanised steel is rust-resistant and doesn’t require painting or staining. Posts will last longer without the maintenance requirements of other finishes. To get tailored assistance with your Galintel retaining wall posts, reach out to our knowledgeable team for further details.

2. Easy installation

Steel retaining wall posts are typically a convenient and adaptable way to design and install sleepers. The ease of installation can be dependent on the cleverness of the design.

For instance, the Galintel range of retaining wall steel posts comes in various lengths and designs, including the H-section, C-section, and 90-degree and 45-degree corner posts, making it convenient for any landscaping and garden design.

Moreover, our steel posts also come predrilled with specially designed matching fencing brackets, suitable for a variety of timber, concrete, and masonry sleepers, making the installation quick and easy. This means no on-site modifications, keeping the integrity of the galvanising intact and enabling jobs to be installed and completed faster.

To learn more about the easy installation of Galintel’s retaining wall posts, head to the Installation and Selection Guide on our website.

3. Timeless aesthetic appeal

Retaining walls are often used as a visual element within an exterior project, so they need to look good. The timeless appeal of the hot-dip galvanised steel finish on Galintel retaining wall posts makes them very adaptable for residential or commercial projects and can be paired with a wide variety of sleepers such as timber, concrete or composite materials in 75mm or 100mm sleeper sizes.

For a sleek contemporary look, Galintel retaining wall posts’ galvanised finish can also be painted over or powdercoated. Painting can be used to match or contrast the retaining wall steel posts with the rest of the landscaping decor elements, such as flooring, sculptures, and metalworking. Thus, with steel posts, it’s easier to get the desired look of your landscape design than any other material.

Whether you are aiming for a rustic or modern look, retaining wall steel posts make it all possible. Galintel recommends speaking with your local paint experts or powdercoater for a suitable paint product to achieve a custom finish.

4. Low maintenance

The best value-for-money products go beyond the initial price tag. When selecting materials for your landscape design, the long-term design life should also be considered. An initial short-term saving could mean a long-term headache.

When offering a solution that is both appealing and convenient for your clients, you should take into account how materials will wear and how easy it is to keep them looking their best. Galintel retaining wall posts provide great value-for-money with no ongoing maintenance required, unlike timber posts, which, even after treatment have a shorter design life when exposed to the elements and can be prone to rot, discolouration and even termites.

Galintel retaining wall posts are quality assured and ideal for residential or commercial projects, so you can have the peace of mind they will have longevity and no-fuss maintenance.

5. Sustainable future

Sustainability should be at the forefront of every design consideration. This extends to products used for gardens and landscaping projects. Whilst Galintel retaining wall steel posts can improve the look and value of a property significantly, did you know they also meet circular design requirements?

As quality steel can be almost infinitely recycled, it offers a considered solution that anticipates the multiple lifecycles that structures, components, and materials can have.

As Galintel uses only heavy-duty high-quality steel in their retaining wall posts, they will not only last an incredibly long time but can also be recycled when they reach the end of their life, for instance, when a client wants to renovate again.