On a newbuild estate Persimmon Homes required a retaining wall at the rear of their properties. The wall needed to ensure safety and stability for the families moving into the properties. There was no existing system in place at the site so Persimmon Homes needed to ensure the chosen system would be able to retain the land behind the homes and have a long lifetime. Retaining walls made of timber would not provide the required lifetime due to the recent legislation banning certain treatments of timber. Timber not only

rots and decays, it splinters which would cause an unsafe environment for family life. Persimmon Homes were therefore looking for a material which would withstand the challenging environments and that

would remain safe for many years to come. They chose Ecocrib Retaining Walls not only for their many material benefits, but also for their green credentials being

®made from hanit ’s 100% recycled plastic. With 120 year BBA approval, Persimmon Homes were safe in the knowledge they were being provided with the most reliable structure. .

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CHALLENGEPersimmon Homes were looking for a crib wall retaining system to retain the ground to the rear of the properties at their new housing estate in Stalybridge .

®hanit

material offered the perfect solution

Ecocrib Retaining Wall

KEY FACTS

“Working with Hahn Plastics means we can create our concept for an Eco friendly retaining wall system and it’s a pleasure to work with such a reputable and reliable company to help achieve this goal. Our client are always appreciative of the hard work that goes into recycling UK waste and are happy to invest in the product as the long term benefits outweigh many other types of retaining wall systems.”

Phill Cross, Director of PC Construction - Ecocrib Retaining Walls

Hahn Plastics Ltd work closely alongside PC Construction in the manufacturing of Ecocrib Retaining

®Walls, providing hanit profiles for construction.

In comparison to the more traditional materials used in the construction of retaining walls, it was the main priority of PC Construction to develop an environmentally sustainable, easy to install and cost effective retaining

®wall. Using hanit profiles, they were able to provide a strong, durable and structurally sound wall which is also aesthetically pleasing due to its timber like finish.

Hahn Plastics Ltd is part of the

HAHN Group, leader in the development and manufacture of technical recycled plastic products.

® hanit is a family of highly engineered blends of recycled plastics which use Hahn’s unique patented manufacturing process.

® hanit products offer significant advantages over traditional materials such as wood, steel and concrete.

® hanit does not absorb moisture, therefore does not rot or decay. There are no harmful preservatives used during manufacturing therefore all products are chemically inert meaning they do not harm the environment in which they are

® placed. hanit profiles are also splinter free which ensures the safety of younger family members in their back gardens.

Ecocrib retaining walls have a 120 year BBA approval which was able to ensure Persimmon Homes with a lifetime guarantee for their newbuilds. The sustainability of Ecocrib was also able to help towards BREEAM excellence.

Recycled UK Waste

Lightweight

Easy to cut with no dust

Weather resistant

Rot proof

Chemical & microbial resistant

Fast to install

Maintenance free

100% Recycled Plastic Products

SOLUTION