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What are retaining walls? Purposes of using retaining walls?

  • February 13, 2018
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Appearance of the property enhances

A retaining wall can be made highly attractive with the proper selection of the material. A landscape lighting, an alluring planting and a set of stairs can make your property stand out from the rest in style. Moreover, retaining walls can be used to create interesting features in the landscape. Upscale entryways, having raised area for signage, made from retaining wall can give a captivating appearance.

Also Read: Types Of Bricks Explained

To create flat areas

A retaining wall can convert a slope into a flat land. This indicates a possibility of the construction of buildings and other structures that wouldn’t be possible with the steep slope.

Terracing

A whole mountain can be converted into several steps by constructing a series of the retaining walls. This method is called terracing and it helps to turn the steep land into a flat area which can be used to grow crops. This technique not only helps farmers to grow crops but it can be used in commercial property which may prevent soil erosion and create a pedestrian access on the slope.

To improve the site drainage-

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