The main purpose of a retaining wall is to serve as a means to retain something from invading another area. This can be to hold back water from an area, or to hold soil from seeping away from where it belongs. Another use for retaining walls is to change a steep, unusable slope into a more useful, eye appealing landscape. Depending on the look one desires, there are different materials to choose from when building retaining walls.
Wood Planks – This is probably the cheapest route to go, especially if one can find used planks. However, wood planks are not advisable for applications in which there is a lot of soil to be held, nor are they advisable for water applications. Wood planks will eventually rot and have to be replaced. Wood planks are good for applications like creating raised garden beds. They don’t need to hold a lot of soil, and it isn’t a problem to replace them every few seasons.
Wood Timbers – These are stronger than wood planks, which means they can be used when a bit more strength is needed. These are also used for raised garden beds and some small landscaping projects. The same problem of having to be replaced from time to time makes them less desirable for some projects.
Rubble Wall – When homeowners in Roswell, GA desire unique retaining walls, they will often turn to rocks and boulders. Because each rock or boulder is different, no two retaining walls will look the same. On the downside, a rubble wall takes quite a while to build, as it is somewhat like doing a large scale jigsaw puzzle. It is also not recommended to do a very high wall, unless you use a contractor that specializes in this. The wall can fail under the extreme weight if the rock placement is not done with expertise.
Concrete Block Wall – This is a very sturdy way to construct a retaining wall. Plain concrete blocks are generally used for commercial purposes, but these blocks also come in a variety of colors, styles, and sizes that look simply beautiful.
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