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TIMBER RETAINING WALLS Retaining walls are

garden, highlighting a special feature or

structure, highlight natural features and help

50mm & 200 x 50mm IMAGE COURTESY OF JAMIE REID

friendly treated NZ Radiata pine Available in

COURTESY OF NORTHSAWN LUMBER H5 RETAINING POST

Available in various diameters from 125 to

POSTS Cirtex range of retaining wall posts and

2 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS Retaining walls are perfect for creating a focal point in your garden, highlighting a special feature or levelling off areas to create a flat lawn. Retaining walls are great for creating terracing and raised gardens where space is limited. On a steep site they give your garden structure, highlight natural features and help control soil erosion. IMAGE COURTESY OF JAMIE REID ROUGH SAWN RETAINING TIMBER Retaining walls can help you shape and level out your property. H4 treated NZ Radiata pine Available in 150 x 50mm & 200 x 50mm IMAGE COURTESY OF JAMIE REID TONGUE & GROOVE RETAINING TIMBER With a refined tongue and groove profile, you can transform an unwanted sloping area into a flat garden or lawn. H4 treated NZ Radiata pine Available in 150 x 50mm & 200 x 50mm IMAGE COURTESY OF JAMIE REID MCA GAUGED Premium grade MCA (Micronized Copper Azole) H4 environmentally friendly treated NZ Radiata pine Available in 150 x 50mm, 200 x 50mm & half round IMAGE COURTESY OF NORTHSAWN LUMBER H5 RETAINING POST H5 treated NZ Radiata pine Available in 100 x 75mm & 100 x 100mm Lengths 1.8, 2.4, 2.7 & 3M LARGER DIMENSION AND GAUGED POSTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. H5 ROUND POST H5 treated NZ Radiata pine Available in various diameters from 125 to 300mm Lengths from 900mm to 7M CIRTEX RETAINING POSTS Cirtex range of retaining wall posts and corners make it easy to build a strong and good looking retaining wall. They come in different lengths to match the height of retaining wall required. 39

RETAINING BLOCKS Firth retaining blocks have the

allowing them to blend in with any landscape.

decorative tree rings, planters, raised garden beds

TRI FACE STRAIGHT FACE FIRTH EZI WALL RETAINING BLOCK

constructed using the unique interlocking system

edging or beds and tree wells AVAILABLE COLOURS:

5M high 7 units per LM or 57 units per M 2 Retaining

tree rings, planters or raised garden beds.

5M high 5 units per LM or 50 units per M 2 4kg block

Tri-Face Straight Face available in Ash & Charcoal

ROCKFACE ONYX VOLCANIC ASH ASH CHARCOAL ROCKFACE TRI

KEYSTONE GARDEN WALL RETAINING BLOCK FIRTH KEYSTONE

walls, tree rings, patio, lawn or edging and garden

Build straight, curved or terraced walls up to 0.

3 units per M 2 13kg block AVAILABLE COLOURS:

3 RETAINING BLOCKS Firth retaining blocks have the natural look of quarried stone and earth tone colours allowing them to blend in with any landscape. Ideal for creating low DIY landscape retaining walls, decorative tree rings, planters, raised garden beds or finishing your lawn edge. TRI FACE STRAIGHT FACE FIRTH EZI WALL RETAINING BLOCK FIRTH KEYSTONE SEDONA STONE RETAINING BLOCK Easily constructed using the unique interlocking system Suitable for low freestanding retaining walls, garden edging or beds and tree wells AVAILABLE COLOURS: Build curved, straight or terraced walls up to 0.5M high 7 units per LM or 57 units per M 2 Retaining capping units are also available Virtually maintenance free. Ideal for finishing your lawn edge, for decorative tree rings, planters or raised garden beds. Build walls up to 0.5M high 5 units per LM or 50 units per M 2 4kg block AVAILABLE COLOURS: Available in Straight Face and Tri-Face Straight Face available in Ash & Charcoal Tri-Face available in Rockface Easy to install ROCKFACE ONYX VOLCANIC ASH ASH CHARCOAL ROCKFACE TRI FACE TRI FACE STRAIGHT FACE STRAIGHT FACE FIRTH KEYSTONE GARDEN WALL RETAINING BLOCK FIRTH KEYSTONE COMPAC IV RETAINING BLOCK Perfect for landscape walls, tree rings, patio, lawn or edging and garden or flowerbed borders. Build straight, curved or terraced walls up to 0.7M 33.3 units per M 2 13kg block AVAILABLE COLOURS: Available in Straight-Face and Tri-Face Straight Face available in Ash & Charcoal Tri-Face available in Rockface Easy to install Perfect for heavy duty garden retaining walls. Creates walls up to 1M high (can go higher with specific design) 3 units per LM or 11 units per M 2 AVAILABLE COLOURS: Retaining capping units, corner blocks and fibreglass pin connectors are also available 34kg block ASH CHARCOAL ROCKFACE ROCKFACE

4 SMALL MEDIUM LARGE Ezi Wall Sedona Stone Garden Wall Compac IV * Available in Tri-Face, Straight Face Available in Tri-Face, Straight Face Available in Tri-Face, Straight Face Maximum height 0.5M 0.5M 0.7M 1M* Straight wall Curved walls Vertical Battered/Setback Corners Step option Block face size Small Small Medium Large Per M 2 57 units 50 units 33.3 units 11 units 41

SLEEPERS The possible uses for wooden sleepers in your

PlaceMakers has access to a great range of sleepers that

A very good sleeper for its uses and price.

When using around vegetable gardens use of polythene

OAK SLEEPERS Australian hardwood is suitable for a wide

1M USED SLEEPERS A grade used rustic sleepers.

5 SLEEPERS The possible uses for wooden sleepers in your garden are many and varied. PlaceMakers has access to a great range of sleepers that can be used for raised gardens, pathways, steps, water features and furniture. RUSTIC SLEEPERS Used rustic sleepers. The top and sides are generally square. Ideal for retaining walls, edgings and similar. A very good sleeper for its uses and price. Creosote treated (as per NZ standards). When using around vegetable gardens use of polythene between soil and timber is recommended. OAK SLEEPERS Australian hardwood is suitable for a wide range of landscaping applications such as garden edging or low non structural retaining walls. Available in: 220 x 110mm x 2.1M & 220 x 130mm x 2.1M USED SLEEPERS A grade used rustic sleepers. The top and sides are generally square and well defined with rustic weathering. Ideal for steps, vertical and prominent features. Brown to light brown in colour. An excellent solid sleeper that is big and impressive. IMAGE COURTESY OF XTERIORSCAPES LTD

MCA* PINE SLEEPER MCA* treated timber offers a reduced chemical footprint and has

This makes it highly suitable as an inexpensive, sustainable plant surround.

Naturally durable and suitable for non structural landscaping projects.

Available in: 150 x 100mm & 200 x 100mm IMAGE COURTESY OF SECOND NATURE KARRI

sustainably grown and have the internationally recognized PEFC forestry management

They include natural defects and will weather to a natural silver look.

Most sleepers are heavy, use 2 people to lift Sleepers will last longer if a barrier

6 MCA* PINE SLEEPER MCA* treated timber offers a reduced chemical footprint and has been certified by Greenguard. This makes it highly suitable as an inexpensive, sustainable plant surround. Available in: 200 x 100mm & 200 x 75mm *MICRONIZED COPPER AZOLE MACROCARPA SLEEPER Naturally durable and suitable for non structural landscaping projects. It will weather to a silvery grey colour or can be stained or painted. Available in: 150 x 100mm & 200 x 100mm IMAGE COURTESY OF SECOND NATURE KARRI SLEEPERS Karri landscape sleepers are high density and naturally durable, are sustainably grown and have the internationally recognized PEFC forestry management certification. They include natural defects and will weather to a natural silver look. Available in: 220 x 110mm x 2M IMAGE COURTESY OF KEYLAND HANDLING HINTS FOR SLEEPERS Most sleepers are heavy, use 2 people to lift Sleepers will last longer if a barrier (e.g. polythene, gravel) is placed between the sleeper and any soil Always wear gloves when handing sleepers Use a breathing mask when cutting sleepers Creosote sleepers should not be used in areas where they will come into contact with food unless a suitable barrier is used 43

GABION BASKETS PlaceMakers is able to provide

Our baskets are made of high quality welded,

G75/4/C GABIONZ G75/4/D 500(W) x 500(D) x

x 1000(D) x 500(H)mm 1000(W) x 1000(D) x

aggregates available to complete the look,

7 GABION BASKETS PlaceMakers is able to provide a range of high quality baskets in a range of standard sizes or customised to your specification. Our baskets are made of high quality welded, galvanised, wire-mesh panels and are made right here in New Zealand. GABIONZ G75/4/A GABIONZ G75/4/B GABIONZ G75/4/C GABIONZ G75/4/D 500(W) x 500(D) x 500(H)mm 1000(W) x 500(D) x 500(H)mm 1000(W) x 1000(D) x 500(H)mm 1000(W) x 1000(D) x 1000(H)mm PlaceMakers have a full range of aggregates available to complete the look, ask in store for further details GABIONZ G75/4/E GABIONZ G75/4/F GABIONZ G75/4/G 2000(W) x 500(D) x 500(H)mm 2000(W) x 1000(D) x 500(H)mm 2000(W) x 1000(D) x 1000(H)mm IMAGE COURTESY OF DESIGN AND GARDEN LANDSCAPES

SOLAR BLOCKS Firth Solar Screen Blocks have a decorative open pattern

feature in commercial and domestic projects.

IMAGE COURTESY OF HOME AND GARDEN (BY HELEN BANKERS) SOLAR BLOCK 397

x 290 x 90mm PILLARS & WALLING Alpine Rustic walling, Alpine Jurassic

8 SOLAR BLOCKS Firth Solar Screen Blocks have a decorative open pattern through the face of the shell, allowing the breeze to pass through and provide shade from the sun. They can be used to create decorative walls or as an architectural feature in commercial and domestic projects. Made to order and minimum order quantities apply. IMAGE COURTESY OF HOME AND GARDEN (BY HELEN BANKERS) SOLAR BLOCK x 290 x 90mm SOLAR BLOCK x 290 x 90mm SOLAR BLOCK x 290 x 90mm PILLARS & WALLING Alpine Rustic walling, Alpine Jurassic walling and natural bricks add a touch of class to your home and garden. Columns, fireplaces, walls and chimneys are all enhanced by this natural New Zealand stone. 45

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