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so water does not get through to their land and wash away land
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How can people reduce erosion in high risk areas?
They plant vegetation, build terraces, and build retaining walls.
Which builders can build me a retaining wall?
Retaining walls are fairly commonplace in construction, but the best way to find a builder with experience is to call and ask a contractor or builder if he or she can provide the service. I would recommend calling local contractors (look them up in the phone book or online) and asking whether they build retaining walls and ask for estimates.
What does a beginner need to look out for when it comes to building retaining walls made of stone?
Poor drainage destroys most retaining walls. Build in drainage right in the wall from base to close to the top. A solid footer is necessary for tall walls otherwise they shift as the seasons change and walls collapse. All footers should extend below the frost line.
Where is a good place to look online for information on retaining walls?
If your interested in building a retaining wall and want to find this info online you can go to the acr landscaping site and it tells you all about how to build one professionally.
What controls surface runoff by building retaining walls?
The flow of surface run-off can be controlled by building retaining walls called _____.
What is the average cost per square foot to build a home in Kelowna?
The average cost per square foot to build a home in Kelowna is $1,500. This information is as of 2013 and is for a graded home with massive retaining walls.
What does a retaining wall mean?
I'm not really familiar with retaining walls. Can you somebody tell me more about it?
How long do geotextiles that reinforce retaining walls last?
If properly done, retaining walls that are reinforced using geotextiles are built for permanent purpose. bit.ly/1vXqpuu
What are secant piles used for?
They are a means of building retaining walls.
How can I identify retaining walls?
Retaining walls are built to prevent soil from being lost due to erosion or displacement down a slope. Once built, it can also be used as a beautifying feature in a garden. They usually appear as decorative, and are located on a hill or incline. Retaining walls are used to hold back soil and rocks that might otherwise slide down a hill. Retaining walls can be made of different materials such as rocks and stones.
Where can I buy a retaining wall?
Retaining walls require bricks or large stones to be put together to form the wall. These are available at Home Depot and Lowes. they also offer instructions to help building these walls.
What do you need to build a drainage system behind retaining walls?
To keep retaining walls from heaving or cracking, due to hydrostatic pressure, you need to have some release for this pressure. Typically, this is done by installing perforated drain pipe in a bed of gravel along the length of the wall, close to the bottom. The pipe should have 'T' joints and extend through the wall every 6'-8'.
