What Equipment Do I Need to Install Novum Wall?

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Novum Wall’s precast retaining wall system is engineered for seamless installation, helping contractors meet tight schedules and achieve impeccable results.

Installation requires only basic tools and smaller machinery, which you may already have on hand or can rent, keeping installation simple and efficient.

Novum Wall is designed to be installed with smaller equipment, such as skid steers, mini-excavators, and subcompact utility tractors. This allows for constructing walls in tough-to-access sites and small project footprints.

You’ve got a tight schedule, a demanding project, and a crew that depends on equipment efficiency to get the job done. Installing retaining wall systems shouldn’t be a headache, but heavy blocks, tight spaces, and equipment limitations can slow things down. That’s where Novum Wall comes in. Designed with contractors like you in mind, Novum Wall blocks are smaller and lighter, allowing you to use smaller equipment to install in tight spaces with limited access, and excavation must be kept to a minimum.

Whether your project calls for a gravity or mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall, setting yourself up with the right equipment to install Novum Wall will keep your crew on track and efficient while delivering the natural-stone-like aesthetics your clients desire.

Equipment Needed for Novum Wall Installations

Novum Wall installations are designed to be straightforward. Whether you’re building a gravity wall up to 6 ft (1.8 m) or a reinforced wall with geogrid to heights up to 20 ft (6 m), having access to the proper equipment is vital.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Compact Machinery – Includes mini-excavators, skid-steers, subcompact utility tractors, or any machine capable of safely lifting/moving 750 lbs (340 kg) and backfill materials.
Compaction Equipment – Prepare solid foundations for Novum Wall installs with a plate compactor or vibratory roller.
Level – Achieve consistent installations with a minimum 4-ft (1.2 m) level or self-leveling laser.
Lifting Device – Lifting and placing blocks is simple with load-rated chains or straps.
Pry Bar – Adjust blocks into their final position using a large pry bar.
Other Tools – Use a shovel for site prep and a broom to clear work surfaces.

View installation resources for step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.

With its lightweight design and contractor-friendly installation process, Novum Wall helps you meet tight deadlines by using minimal equipment and tools to deliver impressive results. Your crew stays efficient, your clients remain impressed, and you add a new dimension to your retaining wall offerings.