retaining wall regina – Textured Terrain https://texturedterrain.ca Concrete and Landscaping solutions Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:55:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 In the market for a retaining wall? https://texturedterrain.ca/in-the-market-for-a-retaining-wall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-the-market-for-a-retaining-wall https://texturedterrain.ca/in-the-market-for-a-retaining-wall/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:46:30 +0000 https://texturedterrain.ca/?p=4597 Seeings how Textured Terrain are Certified installers of this state of the art retaining wall/ earth erosion system, we thought we would give a run through of what it really is in detail. So What Is Flex MSE? Flex MSE is a Cost Effective, Sustainable and Permanent –  Engineered Solution. The Flex MSE  Vegetated Wall System uses the... Read more »

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Seeings how Textured Terrain are Certified installers of this state of the art retaining wall/ earth erosion system, we thought we would give a run through of what it really is in detail.

So What Is Flex MSE?

Flex MSE is a Cost Effective, Sustainable and Permanent –  Engineered Solution.

The Flex MSE  Vegetated Wall System uses the same globally accepted principles of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) that builders rely on for making massive  retaining walls.

Geobag walls have been built as high as 75ft, with great success. Our Second Generation interlocking Plate is a 100% recycled, recyclable component which adds increased geogrid compatibility and friction strength over its precursors.

Flex MSE is a unique soft building material that exhibits hard material qualities.  It weathers events that would ruin other systems, and only gets stronger and greener as time goes on.

Cost Effective:

  • Flex MSE is 60% of concrete’s cost installed.
  • Flex MSE is a simple two component system that often installs in half the time of concrete block walls.
  • No specialized equipment, labour, cranes, forms, footings, or rebar.

Sustainable:

  • Flex MSE walls require minimal initial leveling or subgrade embedment.
  • The flexible, easily adjusted units conform perfectly to trees and unexpected bedrock
  • Flex MSE is a recycled, non-toxic product that conforms to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) qualifications.
  • Flex MSE vegetated walls are graffiti proof.
  • Flex MSE installations use 97%  less Green House Gases (GHGs) over comparably sized concrete blocks.

Permanent:

  • Flex MSE lasts almost twice as long as concrete (120 year ASTM System Life rating).
  • A light weight soft armour product that integrates easily with other proprietary systems and has  great performance in limited access, tough or unstable terrain.
  • Settlement and water ruin concrete walls.  Flex MSE has a very high settlement tolerance and excess water drains through the system.  The drainage aspect eliminates the need for chimney drains and pipe behind the wall, while feeding the vegetation.

Bottom line? Flex MSE  is a Green solution that installs faster, lasts longer, looks completely natural, and costs less. For a truly Green solution without the Green ‘premium’, choose Flex MSE  for retaining walls, slope stabilization, erosion control, site reclamation, and ‘Anywhere Land Meets Water.’

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The classic Driveway “Cover up” https://texturedterrain.ca/the-classic-driveway-cover-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-classic-driveway-cover-up https://texturedterrain.ca/the-classic-driveway-cover-up/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:43:55 +0000 https://texturedterrain.ca/?p=4571 When it comes to Concrete, what If we said the cheaper fix actually costs you more, does that make sense?     When explained in detail it makes a lot of sense.   We receive a lot of feedback when it comes to the pricing of concrete, especially on new driveway installs.   Well, there are many factors that... Read more »

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When it comes to Concrete, what If we said the cheaper fix actually costs you more, does that make sense?     When explained in detail it makes a lot of sense.   We receive a lot of feedback when it comes to the pricing of concrete, especially on new driveway installs.   Well, there are many factors that dictate the pricing for concrete services.  For example, the logistics, the material, and most importantly the workmanship.   When it comes to Concrete, workmanship is very important.  The reason being is you only get one chance at it, so make sure you have a very knowledgeable contractor.  Concrete waits for no one!

The life expectancy of concrete is many many years if maintained properly.   But when it does eventually deteriorate, and you decide its time to do something about it.  Think wisely about getting the cover up type fix.  Many homeowners are lured into these other materials that will cover ugly concrete, and as a bonus are quite cheaper.  Don’t be fooled, it will cost you more in the future.  Now you’re in a situation that your having to remove the cover up material as well as the concrete underneath, in turn costing a lot more.  

Many times, concrete needs to be replaced due to cracking.  In most cases, the cracking is due to the earth/ground shifting under it.  This is due to low or high moisture levels, unexpected heavy traffic etc.   While it sounds great covering those cracks or ugly concrete with a much more cost effective product like asphalt or rubber paving etc, remember that the underlying problem is still there.

Remember, your finished product is only as good as the preparation underneath it!   There is a reason why Concrete are 99% of residential driveways in Canada.  It is Tried, Tested, and True.    #yqr #reginaconcretecontractor

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