Our team at Kalberer Construction specializes in hardscaping, which refers to all the elements of landscape design that don’t include plants, trees, or other living features. We can create stunning designs using stone, concrete, brick, pavers, and more, such as walkways and patios to fire pits and retaining walls.
In this article, we will focus on retaining walls, going over some essential information you need to know about these structures.
- Purpose – The first thing you might be wondering about retaining walls is what these structures are meant to do. To put it simply, the purpose of retaining walls is to prevent soil from falling down a slope. If your yard has a steep grade, you might need retaining walls to keep the soil in place and to prevent erosion. Retaining walls are also used to help the soil stay put and bear up against the weight of a heavy structure uphill.
- Materials – Retaining walls can be made of a wide range of materials, including bricks, concrete blocks, and natural stone. Which material you choose will affect the total cost of your retaining wall, and it will have a significant impact on its appearance. Our team can help you choose the ideal material for your retaining wall, finding the perfect balance between appearance and price.
- Drainage – A third key thing to know about retaining walls is that they require drainage systems. Our team has the right experience to design and install effective drainage measures in our retaining walls—you won’t have to worry about problems with water flow with our team on hand to help you.