Pyrawall®

Pyrawall: durable, permeable, and vegetated wall face for aesthetically pleasing long-term reinforcement of slopes

When retaining walls and slopes require both long-term reinforcement and also an aesthetically pleasing facade, civil engineers and contractors turn to Pyrawall. This innovative wrap-face vegetated solution is more cost-effective than hard armoring options because it eliminates the need for metal bracing, increases efficiency, and requires less material handling. Not to mention, on-site soil can be used for infill.

This innovative vegetated wall solution combines Pyramat 75 High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) and fiber-composite interlaced bracing. As a result, it provides immediate erosion protection for the retaining wall and resists lateral earth pressures. Furthermore, Pyrawall adapts to unique site conditions with flexible setbacks and alignment. To ensure premium results Ferguson Waterworks distributes both green and tan wrap-faces to ensure the structure blends in with the surrounding landscape.

Why use Pyrawall?

• Long-term durability and an aesthetically pleasing vegetated wall solution
• Resists lateral earth pressures and provides erosion protection
• Withstands UV rays for up to 75 years of design life
• Eliminates the need for temporary metal bracing and removable forms that are often used when constructing a retaining wall
• Adapts to curves along the wall or slope as a result of its flexibility
• Provides reliable, permeable, and vegetated wall face for long-term performance and aesthetics
• Offers a viable solution for coastal climates because the components are not susceptible to corrosion
• Saves time and expense by using on-site soil for infill
• Is easily transported, so it is viable for difficult-to-access and space-limited sites

What are common applications for Pyrawall?

• Wrapped-face mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) structures
• Reinforced soil slopes
• Streambank stabilization
• Landslide remediation
• Vegetated facing for soil-nail or ground-anchored slope
• Landscaping enhancements for residential and commercial properties
• Wing walls for geosynthetic reinforced soil-integrated bridge systems (GRS-IBS)