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Housing & Commercial Development

Housing & Commercial Development

Maccaferri has many solutions which overcome some of the challenges faced when developing sites for housing and commercial sue.

Retaining walls: On new housing and commercial developments the need for robust retaining systems is ever present. Increasingly, the appearance of the structure plays a significant role. Gabions constructed to a high standard and faced with local stone can deliver a structure that not only looks good but also reflects the natural environment. Where required, Terramesh® combines the aesthetics of a gabion wall with the additional strength of reinforced soil.

For an equally attractive finish, reinforced segmental block walls, can be offered with a split-face finish in a range of colours. Timber Crib structures, suitable for low height walls and landscaping, complete the range of retaining systems offered by Maccaferri.

Maccaferri’s systems which require a small footprint to construct, including gabions, MacWall™ segmental blockwork walls and in some locations, timber crib walls. Where needed, MacRes® concrete panel reinforced soil walls enable vertical faced retaining structures, ideal for train or highway corridors within urban areas.

Ground reprofiling: Where sloping ground needs to be terraced to facilitate construction development, reinforced soil (Terramesh®,Green Terramesh® and soil reinforcement geogrids, MacGrid® and Paragrid) can be used. By offering a wide range of geogrids, Maccaferri is able to maximise the potential to reuse site won material as structural backfill to the reinforced soil slopes, saving clients time and cost.

Drainage: The effective drainage of structures, green roofs and roads is essential to ensure their long-term performance. Numerous varieties of MacDrain® are available to replace traditional gravel/granular drains, offering laboratory tested long-term performance. It provides a conduit for unwanted or excess water from the structure, reducing pore water pressure and the damaging effects of water.

Pavement reinforcement and stabilisation: Urban environments are characterised by high traffic volumes, impacting pavement condition and fatigue life. The use of Road Mesh® and MacGrid® AR to reinforce the asphalt layers, extends fatigue life, minimising disruption through pot-holes and resurfacing works. MacGrid® EG and WG geogrids and MacTex® geotextiles can also stabilise sub-grades over soft soils. This solution is common in industrial developments experiencing high axle loads and truck movements.

Hydraulic works: River and stream diversions or channelisation is a common solution to contain a watercourse within a specific area. Maccaferri offers a logical graded range of erosion control systems from hard armour Reno® Mattresses to BioMac® biodegradable mats, enabling the selection of an erosion control system appropriate to the erosion risk clients face.

Sound Barriers: Noise pollution from infrastructure can be a problem within urban areas. Maccaferri offers GreenReef and GreenSonic; systems inserted within the urban streetscape which not only absorb noise, but also are re-vegetating, providing a green amenity.

Architectural:Gabions have been used for building cladding for many years. Whether using welded or woven mesh, Maccaferri has the expertise to help architects achieve this fashionable aesthetic.



Solutions


Floorings

Gravity retaining walls

Reinforced Soil Walls and Slope Reinforcement

Vertical walls with concrete face