Permacrib timber crib is a gravity retaining wall system, that uses timber header and stretcher components to form a cage which is then filled with stone.
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Process
Permacrib uses timber header and stretcher components to create a ‘timber cage’ which is then filled with a graded stone to create its mass (75-40mm clean). The gravity retaining wall principle means that the mass within the wall resists the applied forces. Consequently the higher the wall needs to retain, the deeper the structure needs to be. Permacrib has 8 different model sizes ranging from header sizes of 600mm to 1650mm, so we can provide the most economic structure possible. We have built Permacrib retaining walls up to 10m in height using double or even triple depth structures. Header stack are typically 750mm apart and course heights are in increments of 161mm. This means that we can deal with variations in foundation levels or top of wall levels very efficiently. The standard lean back for a Permacrib timber crib wall is 1H:4V (76 Degrees)
Manufactured from PEFC certified timber, the Permacrib components are machined in the UK to an approved QA system, ensuring high dimensional accuracy. It is then pressure treated to BS8417:2011 using High Concentration Copper Azole preservative. Complete cell penetration is achieved to give full protection. Our UK manufacturing and treatment plants are subject to stringent environmental health controls and checks. All Permacrib components have a Desired Service Life of 60 years, and we are proud that Permacrib is the only timber crib system to have gained BBA Certification.
