Retaining walls are vertical structures made out of variety of materials such as wood, stone, brick, or concrete. They provide extra support in preventing soil from moving. Specific reasons for using a retaining wall will depend on the project.
Your landscaping sets the stage for the beauty of the exterior of your home. Whether you are accentuating and beautifying the front of your home or creating a tranquil space in your backyard, there are few ways better than strategically adding gardens and landscaping. One thing to consider when planning your landscaping is the use of stone retaining walls.
Retaining walls are very versatile and uniquely designed structures that hold soil on one side and are free-standing on the other. This type of wall can help you work with uneven topography and changes of grade in a landscape.
This post is the third in a series covering the construction of an elegant but practical front entry. In this post, we look at retaining wall construction and how, once again, the quality and durability is in the preparation and foundation.
Retaining walls are one of the most integral parts of landscaping, both residentially and commercially. Many homes and buildings are built no hilly or uneven ground (especially in New England). When a building is on a slope it is extremely important to ensure the solidity of the rock and soil around the base of the building.
The retaining wall has grown in popularity over the years as a way to transform the landscape of homes. There are retaining walls of all sizes made of all materials. Often they are used to stabilize earth while providing a beautiful addition to your landscaping. Today we’re going to go over some
If you want to do your own landscaping rather than hire a professional firm, one of the biggest hurdles is figuring out what materials, the quantity and quality you will need. Below are six of the most common materials needed for landscaping projects.
A retaining wall protects foundations by preventing the loss of supporting soil or pressure from accumulation of sliding soil. Adding a retaining wall improves the look and property value of your home.
Whenever you start the process of building a retaining wall, one of the decisions that you face is how to choose the type of retaining wall material for your project. Because of the variety of different materials available, you will need to consider several factors before you make your final decision.
Although retaining walls are a seemingly simple enhancement to any landscaping project, nearly 80% of all residential retaining walls fail at one point or another because of poor drainage. Even though it is often passed over, drainage is the most important aspect of any retaining wall’s structure.