Soil Panel was designed by Phi Group to be used specifically in conjunction with Soil Nails where the creation of extra space requires existing embankments to be cut back forming steep sloping faces.  Stability and structural support to these slopes is provided by soil nailing the newly excavated face and attaching the heavily galvanised steel Soil Panel cages to the protruding nails across the exposed face.  

The internal face of the panel forms part of the structural support to the embankment face and the outer, geotextile lined face allows filling with growing medium for vegetation establishment, or for containment of stone where required. 

The panel components come flat packed and are then installed on site and connected to the soil nails.  Growing medium is then placed into the panel and is either pre-seeded, hydra seeded or planted during the growing season.

An alternative is to fill Soil Panel with stone, this is often chosen due to lack of light locations or where a zero maintenance requirement is preferred. The system can provide natural looking vegetated embankments capable of reaching heights in excess of ten metres. 

Additionally Soil Panel provides excellent protection to structural elements from accidental impact or fire damage, thus enhancing durability. 

Please note that the Soil Panel system can also be utilised in reinforced earth retaining structures.

Benefits 

• British design and manufacture in accordance with BS EN ISO 9002.
• Highways Agency approved system.
• Patent Protected.
• Variety of face finishes; vegetated or stone. Establishment and sustainable growth of vegetation.
• Unique, innovative system supported by full design and build service.
• Protection of structural elements in the event ofcollision or fire damage.
• No special foundations required.
• Minimises muck away, saves on Landfill Tax.
• Factory assembled units and latest construction techniques for speed and economy.

• A proven system, successfully used in a wide variety of applications