Retaining Wall

What is a retaining wall?

A retaining wall is a structure that retains soil, connects hilly areas, and even provides seating in your landscaping. These walls support the soil laterally, meaning that they create two levels in your property. It’s vital that the retaining wall is correctly built because if it isn’t, the soil and water retained could collapse the wall.

What is the purpose of a retaining wall?

Retaining walls have several purposes. The most common reason people install these walls in their yard is that they provide a leveled area in a slope. By making the slope usable, you take full advantage of the landscaping in your property and you even get a new area to sit on.

Moreover, retaining walls prevent soil erosion. They hold back the water and help manage rainwater. With this, you can also divide garden or flower beds making your landscaping more organized and easier to care for. It’s crucial to have a proper design on your landscape to have the full benefits of the wall.

Always remember to contact a team of professionals if you’re thinking about installing or remodeling your retaining walls. If done incorrectly, your wall could collapse due to the pressure of the soil and water, and this could mean a hazard for you in your own yard.

Different materials for retaining walls

Concrete Blocks

Concrete is extremely durable so this type of wall will make a sturdy and long-lasting retaining wall. They can be placed in different ways giving you a variety of styles to choose from.

Poured Concrete

Poured concrete requires skill and experience to do it right. These walls give a modern architectural look to your yard, enhancing the design of your landscape. It’s crucial to have experts install these walls since they can crack if done wrong. Luckily, we’re experts in concrete!

Brick

Although brick walls are more labor intensive, the traditional look brick walls give you are worth it. Brick walls are a timeless classic and can transform your yard into a statement.

Stone

If you want a higher end style, the stone is the best choice. The possibilities are truly endless when you choose the stone as your wall material.

Wood

You have to ensure the wood is treated well to have a lasting wall. Wood is susceptible to moisture and termites, for this reason, it’s important to choose the right kind and to install it correctly.

Retaining Wall

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