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LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALLS AND STEPS

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LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALLS AND STEPS

Retaining walls can add the finishing touch to a well-landscaped yard, or provide a focal point around which the entire design can pivot. Since they also have an important structural function, retaining soil and creating rigid tiers in your yard, they should also be made with high-quality stones or pavers. Molina can supply and install the finest brick, clay, or travertine pavers to help you create a retaining wall that will set your yard apart from your neighbors. Here is all you need to know about retaining walls and steps.

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Retaining Walls And Steps

TYPES OF RETAINING WALLS

There are four basic types:

Gravity retaining walls

These are the most basic structures and hold soil back through sheer weight. They rely on their own weight to hold back the earth behind them. Gravity retaining walls allow you to choose a wide variety of materials.

Cantilevered retaining walls

These walls are reinforced with steel bars running through the concrete or masonry. They also include a slab foundation that underlies the wall, creating an L shape. The soil weight holds the slab down so that the wall doesn’t tip over.

Sheet piling retaining walls

These are thin walls of steel, wood, or vinyl driven directly into the soil. This basic solution is used in cases where there is minimal space available. They are constructed to retain earth, water or any other filling materials.

Anchored retaining wall

This design enables a variety of fronts of retaining walls to have their weight supported by anchors driven into the soil and attached by cables or strips to hold it all together and you will not even noticed them once it's done.

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RETAINING WALL PROJECTS

HOW TO BUILD STEPS IN A RETAINING WALL

When building steps in a retaining wall, the important thing is to design your staircase in accordance with the natural gradient of your slope. On steep slopes, steps should be packed closely together, while flatter gradients lend themselves to wider steps and landings. Start the process by plotting the location of your stair risers. Then you can begin excavating the base trench and stair locations. After installing the base course and the first riser, you can add rock and/or soil backfill and compact. You can then build in additional steps repeating the filling and compact process as you go.

Constructing a retaining wall is a complex procedure and best left to a professional contractor. Contact us today for more information!

DESIGNS & PATTERNS FOR RETAINING WALLS

Pavers can be installed in a variety of patterns and designs, one of their many benefits. You could opt for herringbone, basket weave, running bond, stack bond, circular, or fan patterns. The choice of pattern will depend on your preferences, as well as your choice of material and the shape of the area of being paved.

RETAINING WALLS / STEPS FAQ

Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about retaining walls.
The basic rule of thumb is to bury about 1/8th of the wall’s height. For example, if your wall is four feet tall, the first row of blocks or stones should start six inches below the soil. There should generally be a gravel base starting about three inches below that first row.
Crushed gravel is the best base for retaining walls. Crushed gravel consists of varying sizes of stones, which allows for the right amount of compaction.
A good retaining wall is supposed to be impervious, meaning that water should not be able to pass through it. It is therefore essential to install efficient drainage to prevent bulging or cracking further down the line.
Retaining walls can range between four feet and ten feet without reinforcement. Four feet tends to be the average height.
Yes! Brick, clay, or travertine pavers work exceptionally well for the construction of retaining walls and steps.

Retaining Walls and Steps Contractor

If you are planning to install a retaining wall and steps, secure the help of an experienced contractor. Molina is your first choice for the supply and installation of quality brick, clay, or travertine pavers. Contact us for more information.

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