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Pics. That's why all strong retaining downside: To better decide if a retaining wall is the solution for your yard, it can help to understand how they work.
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Maximum slope steepness is dictated by the quality of fill soil available and whether or not the slope will be protected with riprap to eliminate the need for mowing and other maintenance. Compact in lifts of 8 in. A retaining wall holds back earth.
One area that can be commonly overlooked, or at least underestimated.
Retaining walls are landscaping tools to help landowners overcome sloped areas. Retaining walls have to work a lot harder than freestanding walls. These walls work by using their weight to resist the pressure of the ground that is behind them. David beaulieu is a garden writer with nearly 20 years experience writing about landscaping and over 10 years experience working in nurseries.
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