A retaining wall adds both function and form to your property.
A retaining wall is a structure designed to hold soil in place on unnatural slopes. They can also be used to bound soils between varying elevations. Concrete retaining walls are often overlooked by many homeowners, but they can add quite a few benefits and value to your property. Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider installing a concrete retaining wall.
Property Protection
A retaining wall is a protective structure before anything else. Retaining walls hold soil back from collapsing or eroding into your home. They also prevent sinkholes, slope movement and provide support for vertical grade changes in your yard. Retaining walls are incredibly durable and requires much less maintenance to prevent erosion on your property.
Flood Prevention and Drainage
Retaining walls are also a useful deterrent against flood waters. A retaining wall can protect your property from flood damage by directing water and floating debris toward the street instead of your home. A retaining wall is a great permanent solution to flooding rather than putting out sandbags every flood season. With how wet this summer has been for the East Coast, installing a retaining wall might not be a terrible idea.
Aesthetics
Retaining walls aren’t just utilitarian either, they also provide a lot of aesthetic value to your property. Retaining walls are a great way to eliminate the eye sores in your yard that are dirt piles and hills. A quality professional can enhance the image of your home with an aesthetically satisfying wall installation. Retaining walls also come in a wide variety of materials, and can be implemented into terraced gardens, patios, or as a backdrop for your landscape. Whether it’s concrete or natural stone you can find a look that fits in with the style of your home.
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