Retaining Walls: Drainage and Construction
If you have a long, sloping driveway or yard, it is probably beautiful, but without the right type of protection, it can also be a pain if you want to do anything with the yard. For instance, there is no way that a swimming pool can be installed on a yard that is sloped. A teeter totter for the kids would never work right. Outbuildings would not be able to sit properly. This is why you see so many homes that have retaining walls around them. This is a great way to level out the property and still keep it looking really great. Retaining Wall - What Is It? Basically, it is any wall that supports a structure and protects it against the advancement of water or earth. There are many different uses for these walls, including in homes for garages, to keep earth from driveways and stairways, keeping riverbanks from eroding, separating roads and highways, and to protect drivers from roadside embankments. Construction of These Walls There are different ways to build these walls, and how you buil...