Retaining walls can be built with a range of materials cement wood natural stone and concrete blocks are all commonly used.
Retaining wall drainage fabric.
No matter what material you choose every retaining wall should include a provision to collect and drain the water that seeps through the ground behind it or the weight of the saturated soil can cause the wall to fail.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
1 dig a 6 to 8 inch wide trench immediately behind the retaining wall with a shovel.
Landscape fabric is thin and sturdy and is a simple way to preserve a retaining wall s construction.
That s why all strong retaining walls begin with landscape fabric backfill and 4 inch perforated drainpipe.
How deep should the footing be for a retaining wall.
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The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of.
As their names suggest landscape fabric is used in landscaping applications and drainfield fabric is used in septic drainfields.
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Poor drainage resulting in saturated soil and frost heaving is the main cause of failure.
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Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
A wall that leans into the soil it retains is less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure than a plain old vertical wall.
Ensure your retaining wall stands strong for years to come by using the correct type of stones for your project and by choosing a design that works well for your soil and lawn type.