Reducing soil erosion, turning steep slopes into terraced backdrops, creating focal points in the landscape—retaining walls serve many purposes. Indeed, they are some of the most common ways to correct problems caused by hilly areas! Well-built retaining walls transform unworkable inclines into usable outdoor space for the garden.
There is a great deal amount of knowledge that goes into building the most stable and durable wall. Soil is heavy, especially when soaking wet from a recent rainstorm, so a basic retaining wall (four feet tall and 15 feet long) potentially has to support up to 20 tons of soil pressure. With every additional foot of height, the pressure of the soil increases substantially. Knowing how much, where to use and what types of aggregate should be implemented in the construction phase is key. Without proper drainage, aggregate dimensions/placement or surrounding slopes of land can take a heavy toll on your wall. Let us advise you the best route to build your dream retaining wall system, along with added features such as stairs, garden beds and multi-leveled wall systems.