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Foundation and Retaining wall Contractors
Residential retaining walls must be built wherever there is a down slope in soil. Building retaining walls are designed to keep back soil and prevent erosion from occurring. They also stop unwanted
down slope movement from happening where they are built.
There are several types of retaining walls:
- Concrete retaining walls
- Wood retaining walls
- Block retaining walls
- Timber retaining walls
A reinforced concrete retaining wall is the most common type used on business properties. However, this type is not recommended for homes because of it's very high cost in comparison to other materials and the fact that concrete retaining walls tend to accumulate mold upon it's surface and take on a dirty appearance. Wooden retaining walls are safe to use for a home garden and are very inexpensive. They can be assembled using spikes or bolts by the average person with ease.
Block retaining walls are almost always the best choice for larger retaining walls because it is very simple to install due to the fact that the pieces are interlocking, and it is also capable of adjusting to water that may come in between the pieces of the wall or underneath. Railroad ties were once used to build retaining walls but are no longer used because of the damage they cause to surround vegetation in the area. A permit is required for any amateur built retaining wall that is more than 3 feet in height.
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