Concrete Retaining Walls Maple RidgeA retaining wall is a structure that is typically built in locations where a building or project space needs added support for dirt and sediments that could potentially slide beneath. It acts as a pillar of support to ensure the soil remains in place. Retaining walls are a common project spanning residential, municipal, strata, and commercial. Getting a concrete retaining wall installed on your property can have incredible benefits for you. It can act as a natural barrier to ensure your foundation is safe by keeping any sediment in place. A properly installed concrete retaining wall can significantly lower the risk of floods and sinkholes on your property.
If you have a dirt pile or an unsightly hill on your property, getting a retaining wall installed is a fairly easy way to add some aesthetic. In more recent times, retaining walls have become a popular design option as concrete can give off a very sleek look. If you are looking at getting a concrete retaining wall done, it is important that a concrete contractor with proper experience installs it. There is an inherent risk of a retaining wall collapsing. This is not the type of job for a cheap contractor or a DIY project. An improperly placed concrete retaining wall can cause injury and damage to your property. |
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Concrete Retaining Wall Contractor Maple Ridge
When installing a retaining wall, it is important to have 4ft in the back of your mind. This is due to most municipalities in the province having a 4ft limit on retaining walls without a permit. The application requires a drawing by a professional engineer if you are looking to go over the limit. A skilled concrete contractor is require when building a retaining wall. If you would like a retaining wall over 4ft but not inclined to go down the permit route, we have a solution for you. This is done through layering multiple retaining walls below 4ft to get the right height you are looking for. Through this process, a unique structure is made. You can actually place different types of greenery in each layer of retaining wall which creates a gorgeous layered garden.
Retaining walls can be made from many different materials such as green walls, rock, stone, wood, and of course concrete. Concrete retaining walls can come in a couple of different forms depending on how they are installed. If you are looking to do a landscaping project, small concrete blocks are a good choice as they are much easier to create curve shapes and give you flexibility in placement. Smaller blocks tend to have much wider variety of designs and styles to choose from as well. If your project site has limited access space, smaller blocks are preferred as they are much easier to transport. For any larger scale project, large sized concrete blocks typically work well. Due to the size, you won't have as much flexibility compared to a smaller block. These large blocks give off a great industrial look and if that's up your alley, this could be a great choice. An appropriate project site is required for larger blocks as the appropriate equipment is needed for transportation. For a custom look, poured reinforced concrete is the way to go. This type of concrete retaining wall is the most durable, has the most flexibility and shapes, and is typically not bounded by the project site. This process is used for the foundation homes as well. To get the smooth curved surfaces requires skilled labour and the proper equipment to do the job. The custom look it gives can match the exterior of any home and be a perfect addition to your landscape. |