Your sloping yard will not be able to be leveled using the traditional methods. You’ve come to the conclusion you need to build a retaining wall. But what kind of retaining wall will you choose? There are the obvious choices but what about budget? What are some inexpensive retaining wall ideas? In this article we …
Maybe you’ve completed your retaining wall project and you’re just not sure what you need to finish it off. Or maybe your existing retaining wall cap is sturdy but looking a little worn. It may need some freshening up or replacement. At the very top of your retaining wall there usually is a cap to …
Building a retaining wall on your property can be done a number of different ways. Sometimes it makes sense to build a wall out of natural stone or poured concrete. However, sometimes it make sense to use large retaining wall blocks. The first big benefit of using large retaing blocks is lower cost. The second, for …
When considering the least expensive ways to build a retaining wall there are a few different options. There are boulder retaining walls which can be built from boulders found on your property if you happen to have a lot of them. But what if you don’t have any boulders and boulders are too expensive where …
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The best way to get a pool if you don’t want to spend the earth is to go with an above ground pool. But what if your yard is on a slope? How do you fit the pool in and make it work? There are some yards where some simple grading will do the trick, …
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Retaining walls are a great addition to a backyard for many reasons. They can be great for aesthetics, literally holding back the earth and even spotlight other features such as a swimming pool. Furthermore, there are many types of retaining walls to choose from. Some material types include powder-coated steel, corten steel and boulder retaining …
When you look at your retaining wall you are proud of how straight and plumb it is. Nothing to fix related to bulging or structural deficiencies. It looks good but not great. So what can you do to clean the wall? You may be wondering how to clean retaining wall blocks. In this article, we answer …
There is a common problem that occurs in backyards across the country. The yard is not flat and you’ve realized you need a solution. You just can’t use the yard like you want to without building a retaining wall. So what type of retaining wall is best for you? Where should you put it? Who …
There are numerous types of retaining walls out there to solve your grade change. When seeking out a modern solution however, the playing field gets smaller and smaller. Yes, a raw concrete wall, or rough hewn lumber board formed concrete wall is a sleek and modern solution. But what if you don’t want to take …
Metal Retaining Wall: Pros, Cons, Price and How To Build Read More »
You have noticed something wrong with your retaining wall. Maybe the blocks at the top are out of square. Perhaps the cap has been pushed off. Or you noticed there’s a big bulge in the middle of the wall. There may be water seeping through the wall that turns to ice in winter. When you …
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