Why Retaining Walls Are Much More Than Simply Functional

Posted on: 20 September 2022

When you think about retaining walls, you may refer to something completely functional and designed to help you address a particular problem. Yet while these walls are certainly handy in such situations, you can also use them if you want to beautify your landscape and give yourself some additional, practical options. What do you need to know about retaining walls insofar as they can help you with your upcoming project?

Dealing with Erosion

If you happen to live on undulating land or have a significant slope that you need to deal with, retaining walls could be your perfect solution. Storm water runs out of control without a structure like this, and erosion is a significant issue. You may find it difficult to plant anything on that land as seeds may simply be washed away whenever you get some heavy rain.

Also, you may find that your property is under attack if it happens to sit towards the bottom of a large slope. Water could run against your foundation and pool around the perimeter. This could lead to issues with rising dampness and a host of other problems.

If you erect a retaining wall at a strategic point on your land, you can almost eliminate the threat of erosion, run-off and foundational issues. You can create a set of terraces instead, where those retaining walls segregate areas of flat land.

Utilising Your Land

With these walls in place, you'll be able to make much better use of the available land and can turn to some landscaping experts to help you beautify. You can install a lawn without worrying about erosion and flower beds which will sit on flat land instead.

Designing

But don't forget that retaining walls can also be aesthetically pleasing. You can choose your design and do not simply have to rely on standard blocks to form the structure. These days, walls can be made out of sandstone, granite or limestone, and you can install them in various ways. You can have shorter retaining walls to help create a natural seating area or use these blocks to set up a fire pit, an outdoor barbecue area and other solutions.

Exploring Your Options

As you can see, retaining walls can transform an unusual or simply impractical outdoor space. Talk with contractors who specialise in their construction, and they will assess your property before introducing you to the various options available today. 

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Hello, my name is Lisa and this is my blog. I live in Perth, Australia and for the past two years, I have been working on my home to improve it. My husband works away a lot, so the upkeep of the family home is completely in my hands. At first, I didn't have a clue what I was doing. Thankfully, my brother works as a contractor and knows about electrical wiring, plumbing and general construction. He gave me some great advice so I decided to start this blog so I could pass on his wisdom to others. I hope you enjoy my blog.

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