Do you need to construct a retaining wall?
If your property is on flat ground, you may not think much about flooding or landslips. If your property contains multiple levels, you could be all too aware of the damage that flooding can do to your land. To prevent soil or water from reaching areas that it shouldn't, you must have a way of keeping it in the desired location. The easiest way of stopping the movement of soil is to call a retaining wall contractor. The contractor will be happy to explain the different types of retaining walls and whether they would be the best choice for your site.
How do retaining walls help?
A retaining wall can bear the lateral pressure that results from holding back sand, soil, water, or other materials. Holding a material in place rather than allowing it to flow across the land, will not only keep the property looking more attractive but prevent erosion as the soil is washed away by unwanted flows of water. Retaining walls come in different types, and a retaining wall contractor can guide your choice to a concrete sleeper wall or some other style depending on the location of the wall and the material you want to keep in place.
Two types of retaining wall to consider
Gravity
The key point about retaining walls is that they can withstand the pressure placed upon them. There are times when gravity will be enough to allow the weight of the wall to counteract the pressure applied to the wall. Gravity retaining walls are often of a thick, heavy construction and can be concrete, stone, or brick. A retaining wall contractor will be pleased to calculate the precise dimensions required for a gravity retaining wall. If you prefer not to use a stone retaining wall, the same effect can often be achieved with a gabion retaining wall or a crib retaining wall constructed using interlocking boxes.
Anchor
If you don't have space for a thick stone wall, why not use a thinner wall and secure it in place using anchors? An anchored wall does not rely upon the wall strength but upon the anchors to maintain it in position. The anchors are driven deep into the ground and can bear the weight of the material, ensuring that the wall does not move and allow the material behind it to slip downwards.
Other types of retaining wall are available. A local retaining wall contractor will be able to guide you through the possibilities.