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Prolam Timber Cribwall
Description

Prolam timber cribwall is a durable and sustainable retaining wall system which is easy to install and economical. With a warranty of 50 years with high seismic performance, you can be assured of an supreme retaining wall solution.

 

Key Features
  • Durability — There is a guaranteed design life of 125 years, as well as a standard industry warranty of 50 years against decay and termites
  • Economy — More cost-effective than other retaining wall types
  • Appearance — Planting directly into the wall face enhances the natural appearance of timber and stone
  • Environmental — Timber is sourced from 100% sustainable NZ plantations (both FSC and non-CCA treatment options available).
  • Ease of Construction — Easily constructed by any competent or DIY builder
  • Seismic Performance — Performed exceptionally well through the Christchurch 2010 and 2011 earthquakes
  • Technical Support Services are available
Scope of Use
  • Prolam Crib Walls can be used in many different ways, it has been used as sound barriers as well.
  • Retaining walls can be designed up to 8.0m high and can be used on curved walls
  • Can be stained different colours to create patterns
In-Service History

Prolam Crib Wall has been around since the early days of the company.

Other Performance Attributes

Prolam crib retaining wall can be used on walls up to 1.5m high without consent, anything over 1.5m will need consent and an engineer’s design. The site requirement form will need to be filled out for the engineer report to be completed.

Warranty

There is a guaranteed design life of 125 years, as well as a standard industry warranty of 50 years against decay and termites.

Documents
Cribwall Site Requirements & Specifications
Structural Timber Guide 2023
Prolam Warranty & Maintenance

2018

Cribwall Brochure

For 20 years, Prolam has been a proud manufacturer of New Zealand structural laminated posts and beams.

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