The king post wall is already a common sight along major motorways, railway tracks and other places. They have served to be one of the most effective barriers and wall systems for use in various areas for years. You can choose to have a king post wall system on a temporary or permanent basis. It’s a more affordable alternative to other building choices and wall options and it isn’t that difficult or complex to install.
A proper alternative with the use of various in-fill materials
One main reason why king post walls are often used is when the ground is difficult to drill into, especially when you have to deal with hard rock. If you cannot penetrate the ground with sheet piles, it’s much better to use king post walls as you can drill the ground, install posts along the intervals and centres, and simply in-fill the spaces horizontally with a system for lining panels.
The in-fill materials you can use for your king wall post project include precast concrete, which you can customise according to the precise sizes you need. You can also opt for architectural precast concrete to suit the finish you desire. Alternatively, you can fill the centres with steel sheet piles, which are not as heavy as concrete panelling, and you can extract them for future reuse. Another option would be to use timber in between the centres of the posts.
Once you have had the panels installed you can choose from various cladding materials such as stone, wood and brick.
Various applications
Whilst king post walls are most popular for use as retaining walls, particularly for defence and protection from floods and for retaining a property’s or area’s embankments.
What makes king post walls better than other wall solutions is that you can use them when the ground is too hard or rocky.
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