18+ Retaining Wall Drain Images. The process of making sure that a retaining wall drains properly is relatively simple, but it is not very flexible. During the design process, develop a thorough understanding of the site and determine where water will come from and how it will be properly managed.
Many homeowners use retaining walls to increase the amount of usable land in their yard.
During the design process, develop a thorough understanding of the site and determine where water will come from and how it will be properly managed. Retaining walls are relatively rigid walls used for supporting soil laterally so that it can be retained at different levels on the two sides. Install a drain gate and drain tee fittings every 6m to 15 m depending on the amount of rainwater expected down. If you have a slope that is need of a retaining wall and have access to railroad ties, this is the perfect project for you!