Segmental Retaining Walls - Eastern and Western Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
When most people think of these kinds of retaining walls, they envision the basic concrete wall blocks you can get at stores like Home Depot or Lowes. But in reality, that’s just one type of retaining wall block of the hundreds that are available these days. There is a wide variety of wall blocks to choose from.
There are two main reasons you’d choose this variety of retaining wall over a rock wall. First, to create a formal look. If you have a paver patio or other concrete structures in your landscape or just want to have a more contemporary, formal look then this kind of wall can compliment the rest of your landscape or home. Second, you’d want to consider a segmental retaining wall if structural integrity is critical. A properly built segmental retaining wall should never fail, given proper installation techniques. This would include proper base, embedding at least 1 block or 1/8 the total height of the wall below ground, a suitable free-draining material behind the wall and drain tile so water can move from behind the wall to relieve hydrostatic pressure and the use of Geogrid behind the wall if called for.
The most expensive retaining wall is the one you have to pay for twice!
If you’re in the market for a retaining wall, contact us for a free estimate. To begin, simply complete our online quote request form and one of our Retaining Wall experts will evaluate your information and contact you promptly to begin your personalized bid process. Or call today to set an appointment: 443-496-1651
There are two main reasons you’d choose this variety of retaining wall over a rock wall. First, to create a formal look. If you have a paver patio or other concrete structures in your landscape or just want to have a more contemporary, formal look then this kind of wall can compliment the rest of your landscape or home. Second, you’d want to consider a segmental retaining wall if structural integrity is critical. A properly built segmental retaining wall should never fail, given proper installation techniques. This would include proper base, embedding at least 1 block or 1/8 the total height of the wall below ground, a suitable free-draining material behind the wall and drain tile so water can move from behind the wall to relieve hydrostatic pressure and the use of Geogrid behind the wall if called for.
The most expensive retaining wall is the one you have to pay for twice!
If you’re in the market for a retaining wall, contact us for a free estimate. To begin, simply complete our online quote request form and one of our Retaining Wall experts will evaluate your information and contact you promptly to begin your personalized bid process. Or call today to set an appointment: 443-496-1651