Homes: Retaining walls require planning

The bigger the project is, the more youll have to consider your walls ability to hold back soil and rock that is piled up behind it.

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Retaining walls are common in the Lower Mainland when it comes to containing gardens and lawns, in large part, because of our regions rolling geography and sometimes-steep grades of land.

The downside of sitting on top of a hill is that it sometimes leaves you with nothing more than a significant drop-off when you step out the door.

Probably the most popular reason to build a retaining wall is to increase usable yard space, and to add to the overall landscape design of your yard.

Terraced hills with retaining walls and leveling out yard areas that allows enjoyment for kids and guests.

Retaining walls can be substantial undertakings and youll want to consider hiring a contractor or landscaper experienced in building retaining walls to do this major job for you.

Plan ahead before starting your project. The bigger the project is, the more youll have to consider your walls ability to hold back soil and rock that is piled up behind it.

That means solidifying and fortifying foundations, making sure youre using proper building materials and procedures, and acquiring the proper building permits from city hall.

But we dont all live in mansions and smaller retaining walls are typically used in landscaping to create some depth and perspective in gardens and landscaping.

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Homes: Retaining walls require planning