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Retain-iT is an easy to use solution for creating robust retaining walls from timber sleepers.

The Retain-iT post system provides a snug fit so when the sleeper is dropped in, it is immediately secure. No packing or fastening is required.

As functional as it is beautiful, the system has the strength and long-life of high tensile galvanised steel, and is flexible enough to cater to wall heights up to 800mm or four sleepers high.

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Retain-iT® Post System

Retain iT is a DIY-friendly post system for building retaining walls, garden beds, sandpits, and playgrounds. Traditional walls and beds once required drilling and screwing posts and rails. With Retain iT, simply install your posts and drop in your sleepers up to 800mm high for a strong wall. Fencing bracket also available.

Retain iT now available in sleek black powder-coat!

Explore Retain-iT® Post System

Retain-iT^® 50mm System

Converts timber sleepers into timber retaining walls up to 800mm high
50mm system suits all 50mm timber sleepers
High tensile, galvanised for long life
Heavy duty, robust steel construction

Description

HEAVY DUTY RETAINING POST SYSTEM

Easy to use solution for creating solid, aesthetically pleasing retaining walls from timber sleepers

Whites Retain-iT provides a snug fit so that the sleeper is dropped in and immediately secure. No packing or fastening is required.

Available in three configurations:

Corner Post - for perfect 90-degree corners
Joiner Post - for joining sleepers in a straight line
End Post - for a neat finish to your wall

As functional as it is beautiful, the system has the strength and long-life of high tensile, galvanised steel and is flexible enough to cater to single, double, triple and quadruple sleeper heights.

Retain-iT 50mm systems suit timber sleepers that are 50mm wide. For 75mm wide sleepers use, Retain-iT 75mm system.

Handy Hints:

Check with your local council for regulations regarding retaining walls.
When installing Retain-iT, concrete one post at a time adding sleepers as you go to ensure a straight wall
For a different look, add a layer of timber capping to the top of the wall - it makes for great seating too
Designed with 15-degree tolerance, so you can create 'curved' walls at special angles

Watch Retain-iT Driveway Video Watch Retain-iT Learn about Retain-iT^® 50mm System

Code	Product Name	Height (mm)	Finish	Suits	For Timber Depth (mm)
16041	Retain-iT Joiner Post	450	Galvanised	1 Sleeper	50
16042	Retain-iT Corner Post	450	Galvanised	1 Sleeper	50
16043	Retain-iT End Post	450	Galvanised	1 Sleeper	50
16071	Retain-iT Joiner Post	750	Galvanised	2 Sleepers	50
16072	Retain-iT Corner Post	750	Galvanised	2 Sleepers	50
16073	Retain-iT End Post	750	Galvanised	2 Sleepers	50
16111	Retain-iT Joiner Post	1100	Galvanised	3 Sleepers	50
16112	Retain-iT Corner Post	1100	Galvanised	3 Sleepers	50
16113	Retain-iT End Post	1100	Galvanised	3 Sleepers	50
16251	Retain-iT Joiner Post	1500	Galvanised	4 Sleepers	50
16252	Retain-iT Corner Post	1500	Galvanised	4 Sleepers	50
16253	Retain-iT End Post	1500	Galvanised	4 Sleepers	50

Retain-iT^® 75mm System

Converts timber sleepers into timber retaining walls up to 800mm high
75mm system suits all 75mm timber sleepers
High tensile, galvanised for long life
Heavy duty, robust steel construction

Description

HEAVY DUTY RETAINING POST SYSTEM

Easy to use solution for creating solid, aesthetically pleasing retaining walls from timber sleepers

Whites Retain-iT provides a snug fit so that the sleeper is dropped in and immediately secure. No packing or fastening is required.

Available in three configurations:

Corner Post - for perfect 90-degree corners
Joiner Post - for joining sleepers in a straight line
End Post - for a neat finish to your wall

As functional as it is beautiful, the system has the strength and long-life of high tensile, galvanised steel, and, is flexible enough to cater to single, double, triple and quadruple sleeper heights.

Retain-iT 75mm systems suit timber sleepers that are 75mm wide. For 50mm wide sleepers, use Retain-iT 50mm system.

Handy Hints:

Check with your local council for regulations regarding retaining walls.
When installing Retain-iT, concrete one post at a time adding sleepers as you go to ensure a straight wall
For a different look, add a layer of timber capping to the top of the wall - it makes for great seating too
Designed with 15-degree tolerance,so you can create 'curved' walls at special angles

Watch Retain-iT Driveway Video Watch Retain-iT Learn about Retain-iT^® 75mm System

Code	Product Name	Height (mm)	Finish	Suits	For Timber Depth (mm)
16241	Retain-iT Joiner Post	450	Galvanised	1 Sleeper	75
16242	Retain-iT Corner Post	450	Galvanised	1 Sleeper	75
16243	Retain-iT End Post	450	Galvanised	1 Sleeper	75
16271	Retain-iT Joiner Post	750	Galvanised	2 Sleepers	75
16272	Retain-iT Corner Post	750	Galvanised	2 Sleepers	75
16273	Retain-iT End Post	750	Galvanised	2 Sleepers	75
16311	Retain-iT Joiner Post	1100	Galvanised	3 Sleepers	75
16312	Retain-iT Corner Post	1100	Galvanised	3 Sleepers	75
16313	Retain-iT End Post	1100	Galvanised	3 Sleepers	75
16351	Retain-iT Joiner Post	1500	Galvanised	4 Sleepers	75
16352	Retain-iT Corner Post	1500	Galvanised	4 Sleepers	75
16353	Retain-iT End Post	1500	Galvanised	4 Sleepers	75

Black Retain-iT^® 50mm System

Converts timber sleepers into timber retaining walls up to 600mm high
50mm system suits all 50mm timber sleepers
Heavy duty, robust steel construction
High tensile galvanised steel for long life
Black powder-coated finish
Available at selected stores only - check with your local store for availability.

Description

HEAVY DUTY RETAINING POST SYSTEM, SLEEK BLACK LOOK

Easy to use solution for creating solid, aesthetically pleasing retaining walls from timber sleepers

Whites Retain-iT provides a snug fit so that the sleeper is dropped in and immediately secure. No packing or fastening is required.

Available in three configurations:

Corner Post - for perfect 90-degree corners
Joiner Post - for joining sleepers in a straight line
End Post - for a neat finish to your wall

As functional as it is beautiful, the system has the strength and long-life of high tensile galvanised steel, powder-coated for a sleek black finish. It is flexible enough to cater to single, double and triple sleeper heights.

Retain-iT 50mm systems suit timber sleepers that are 50mm wide. For 75mm wide sleepers use, Retain-iT 75mm system.

Handy Hints:

Check with your local council for regulations regarding retaining walls.
When installing Retain-iT, concrete one post at a time adding sleepers as you go to ensure a straight wall
For a different look, add a layer of timber capping to the top of the wall - it makes for great seating too
Designed with 15-degree tolerance, so you can create 'curved' walls at special angles

Watch Retain-iT Driveway Video Watch Retain-iT Watch Veggie Garden using Retain-iT Black Learn about Black Retain-iT^® 50mm System

Code	Product Name	Height (mm)	Finish	Suits	For Timber Depth (mm)	Colour
16044	Retain-iT Joiner Post	450	Powder-Coat	1 Sleeper	50	Black
16045	Retain-iT Corner Post	450	Powder-Coat	1 Sleeper	50	Black
16046	Retain-iT End Post	450	Powder-Coat	1 Sleeper	50	Black
16074	Retain-iT Joiner Post	750	Powder-Coat	2 Sleepers	50	Black
16075	Retain-iT Corner Post	750	Powder-Coat	2 Sleepers	50	Black
16076	Retain-iT End Post	750	Powder-Coat	2 Sleepers	50	Black
16114	Retain-iT Joiner Post	1100	Powder-Coat	3 Sleepers	50	Black
16115	Retain-iT Corner Post	1100	Powder-Coat	3 Sleepers	50	Black
16116	Retain-iT End Post	1100	Powder-Coat	3 Sleepers	50	Black

Black Retain-iT^® 75mm System

Converts timber sleepers into timber retaining walls up to 600mm high
75mm system suits all 75mm timber sleepers
Heavy duty, robust steel construction
High tensile galvanised steel for long life
Black powder-coated finish
Available at selected stores only - check with your local store for availability.

Description

HEAVY DUTY RETAINING POST SYSTEM, SLEEK BLACK LOOK

Easy to use solution for creating solid, aesthetically pleasing retaining walls from timber sleepers

Whites Retain-iT provides a snug fit so that the sleeper is dropped in and immediately secure. No packing or fastening is required.

Available in three configurations:

Corner Post - for perfect 90-degree corners
Joiner Post - for joining sleepers in a straight line
End Post - for a neat finish to your wall

Retain-iT 75mm systems suit timber sleepers that are 75mm wide. For 50mm wide sleepers, use Retain-iT 50mm system.

Handy Hints:

Check with your local council for regulations regarding retaining walls.
When installing Retain-iT, concrete one post at a time adding sleepers as you go to ensure a straight wall
For a different look, add a layer of timber capping to the top of the wall - it makes for great seating too
Designed with 15-degree tolerance,so you can create 'curved' walls at special angles

Watch Retain-iT Driveway Video Watch Retain-iT Watch Veggie Garden using Retain-iT Black Learn about Black Retain-iT^® 75mm System

Code	Product Name	Height (mm)	Finish	Suits	For Timber Depth (mm)	Colour
16244	Retain-iT Joiner Post	450	Powder-Coat	1 Sleeper	75	Black
16245	Retain-iT Corner Post	450	Powder-Coat	1 Sleeper	75	Black
16246	Retain-iT End Post	450	Powder-Coat	1 Sleeper	75	Black
16274	Retain-iT Joiner Post	750	Powder-Coat	2 Sleepers	75	Black
16275	Retain-iT Corner Post	750	Powder-Coat	2 Sleepers	75	Black
16276	Retain-iT End Post	750	Powder-Coat	2 Sleepers	75	Black
16314	Retain-iT Joiner Post	1100	Powder-Coat	3 Sleepers	75	Black
16315	Retain-iT Corner Post	1100	Powder-Coat	3 Sleepers	75	Black
16316	Retain-iT End Post	1100	Powder-Coat	3 Sleepers	75	Black

Retain-iT^® Fence Bracket

Sturdy fence post support
High tensile, galvanised for long life
Heavy duty, robust steel construction

Description

HEAVY DUTY FENCE POST SUPPORT

Easy to use solution for creating a fence over an existing Retain iT retaining wall

Whites Retain-iT Fence Bracket provides a sturdy fence post support and allows you to add a fence to your retaining wall.

Simply slot-in into any of the three Retain-iT system: corner post, joiner post or end post and bolt-on to secure the bracket (as shown in the picture gallery).

As functional as it is beautiful, the system has the strength and long-life of high tensile, galvanised steel.

Handy Hints:

Check with your local council for regulations regarding retaining walls and fences.

Watch Retain-iT Driveway Video Learn about Retain-iT^® Fence Bracket

Code	Product Name	Height (mm)	Finish
16240	Retain-iT Fence Bracket 75mm	500	Galvanised
16040	Retain-iT Fence Bracket 50mm	500	Galvanised

Retain iT® Staking Solutions

Quick and easy to build. Ideal for garden beds, vegie patches, sandpits and playgrounds. Stakes are simply hammered into the ground; screw-fix or nail your timber into place to complete the job.

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Retain-iT^® Sleeper Stakes

Secures timber borders for garden beds, vegetable patches, sandpits and play areas
Can be hammered directly into the ground
Can be screwed or nailed directly into the timber

Description

QUICK AND EASY STAKING SOLUTION

Whites Sleeper Stakes are easy to use staking solution for timber sleepers.

These are available in flat or corner configuration for single sleeper height garden beds and edging. Simply lay out your sleepers, drive the stake into the ground, and nail or screw through pre-drilled holes to secure your timber sleeper border.

Learn about Retain-iT^® Sleeper Stakes

Code	Product Name	Height (mm)	Finish
16002	Sleeper Stake – Flat	450	Galvanised
16001	Sleeper Stake – Corner	450	Galvanised

Retain-iT^® Heavy Duty Retaining Stakes

Corner stake for external corners
Flat stake for joining or straight runs
Hot dip galvanised for long life
Pre-drilled holes for easy screwing or nailing
450mm bar secures deeply into the ground
Chisel point drives quickly and easily

Description

HEAVY DUTY STAKING SOLUTION

Whites HD Retaining Stakes are easy to use heavy duty staking solution for timber sleepers. These are hot dip galvanised for a longer-life in the ground.

These stakes are available in flat or corner configuration for single sleeper height garden beds and edging. Simply lay out your sleepers, drive the stake into the ground and nail or screw through pre-drilled holes to secure your timber sleeper border.