A badly designed retaining wall can lead to a multitude of problems in your yard.
Given the potential resale value of property, a garden design should always maximise land space to best capitalise on your investment.
On a sloping site, installing retaining walls will provide more usable level space. Not only is this great for families but it can add significantly to the value (contact the appraisers at www.scappraisals.com to help you determine what adds value to your property) of the property.
A retaining wall levels sloping ground by creating a rapid change in ground level. The wall must not only hold the earth back from collapsing, but also look good.
The most important part of the construction of retaining walls is the engineering of the foundation, all of which is underground.
Any retaining wall more than a metre high needs a builder’s permit to ensure structural integrity. A balustrade may also be required on the upper level for safety.
There are two types of walls – solid and porous.
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