Retaining walls are designed to confine soil on unnatural slopes, but they also offer great ways to redesign awkward, unusable spaces. They can add variations of elevation to ground that may already be level, or they can be used to level out ground that is irregular or sloped. Raised retaining walls are often used for raised gardens to keep the dirt in place, so it doesn’t become misplaced over time. They will keep dirt from eroding downslope, which is usually caused by water runoff from rain or irrigation. The walls allow a home or business owner to manipulate the land, sculpt steep slopes to increase visual appeal or create two-tiered effects in the yard. Whatever the design, retaining walls in Oahu HI make it possible to take advantage of areas that would otherwise be unusable by adding valuable space and appeal.

Most of the time, a retaining wall requires very little maintenance. When deciding on whether to build a retaining wall, there are important points to be considered such as the proper location for the wall placement, effective construction material for the location, environmental conditions, excessive water, ground pressure, tree roots, and any possible maintenance issues. A large part of the load a wall bears is lateral (sideways) pressure, and every precaution has to be taken to reinforce them to prevent them from sliding, bowing, and even overturning.

Once constructed, walls made of natural products can weather harsh environmental conditions. Brick and stone are common retaining walls materials, but they can also be made of vinyl, steel, brick, masonry, or timber. Concrete retaining wall blocks offer strength and durability at a fraction of the cost along with several options to choose from including many concrete colors, textures and shapes, and even designs that bear a remarkable likeness to natural stone. It is important to have an experienced and skilled landscape specialist assist in the design of a wall that is stable, attractive, durable, and within budget. The retaining walls in Oahu HI are not just simple stacked blocks, bricks, or stones. They are also carefully engineered systems that must be able to withstand gravity while retaining tons of soil that could damage surrounding structures and landscaping. Contact Island Ready-Mix Concrete to know more.