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Why Do I Need A Retaining Wall?
Provides Support
Homeowners often pursue a retaining wall installation to stabilize soil and provide extra support for additions, such as driveways, patios, walkout basements, or any other hardscape or landscape feature situated on elevated or sunken ground.
The planning stage of retaining wall installation is vital. One of the biggest mistakes we see when it comes to retaining walls is poor engineering. In order for these walls to do their job, there is a lot that needs to be considered in the design process. With this in mind, it’s important to have knowledgeable professionals handling the design of your structure.
Controls Water Runoff
If your home sits at the bottom of a hill, a retaining wall - alongside other necessary drainage solutions - will help control the risk of erosion and protect your home from water damage. By creating a plateau on a hill or slope, you can slow the momentum of water during heavy rainfall.
Walls that don’t have a proper drainage system installed to reroute groundwater have a high chance of failure. Water spells trouble for retaining walls. Considering drainage throughout the building process will prevent erosion, protect your wall, and ensure the longevity of the build.
Maximizes Space
Retaining walls can also be used to expand your outdoor living space. Building a retaining wall can transform difficult, sloped areas of your yard into flat, usable surfaces. This will maximize space and effectively open up your backyard for entertaining.
Retaining walls that don’t adhere to best construction practices will likely become victim to tilting, bulging, cracking, or even collapsing. Hiring a contractor who knows the best construction techniques for each material type from concrete to stone will help you avoid these unattractive flaws.
Types Of engineered Retaining Walls
Gravity
Gravity walls use their own weight to maintain stability and hold back soil. This common type of retaining wall can be constructed from a variety of materials including concrete, stone, and even brick masonry.
Cantilevered
Also known as reinforced retaining walls, cantilevered walls are supported by a slab foundation that extends back into the hill. This added strength stabilizes the wall and prevents it from sliding or tipping forward.
Anchored
Anchored walls are the strongest type of retaining wall and can add support to any of the other techniques mentioned. As the name suggests, a cable or anchor is wrapped around the wall and driven into the rock or soil behind it to provide further stabilization.