When retaining walls need to hold back serious earth pressure — heights over 1.2 metres, heavy surcharge loads, or challenging soil conditions — structural engineers reach for the 250UC. As the heaviest commonly used Universal Column section in retaining wall construction, the 250UC provides the bending strength and rigidity needed for walls that lighter sections […]
The 150UC is one of the most versatile and commonly specified steel sections for retaining wall construction across Victoria. Sitting in the sweet spot between lighter H-channel posts and heavier 200UC or 250UC columns, the 150UC offers excellent structural performance for medium-height walls without the cost and handling weight of larger sections. Here’s everything you […]
When building a retaining wall that needs to last decades, the choice of steel posts makes all the difference. Galvanised steel retaining wall posts offer superior corrosion protection and structural integrity, making them the go-to option for Australian residential and commercial projects. Whether you’re retaining a gentle slope or engineering a wall over a metre […]
Corten steel retaining walls have become one of the most sought-after landscape features in modern Australian design. The distinctive rust-orange patina that develops on weathering steel isn’t just beautiful—it’s a self-protecting layer that shields the metal beneath from further corrosion. RW Steel Victoria supplies corten steel posts and panels for retaining walls across Melbourne and […]
When builders and landscapers refer to “H channel steel posts,” they’re typically talking about Universal Column (UC) sections used as retaining wall posts. The H-shaped profile—two parallel flanges connected by a web—creates a natural channel for timber or concrete sleepers to slide into. At RW Steel Victoria, we supply galvanised H channel posts in every […]
The 100UC15 is one of the most commonly specified steel sections for low retaining walls across Melbourne and Victoria. Lightweight yet strong, this universal column profile is the go-to choice for garden walls, fence post applications and small landscaping retaining structures. At RW Steel Victoria, the 100UC15 (also called 100UC14.8) is one of our best-selling […]