Retaining Wall Ideas

Many outdoor areas on residential properties have slopes on them or the grading isn’t as good as it should be. If you want to build any outdoor feature on it, you would have to excavate a certain portion of the landscape and this would leave some part of the slope exposed. Over time, the soil and rocks can come loose and cause a mudslide, which can damage your landscape. This is where you can build retaining walls to support the slope.

Rolling Hills Landscapes Inc. is one of the most noted companies in this field and caters to clients across Pittsburgh, Bethel Park, Moon and Irwin. They have a very solid client base in and around Monroeville, Ross Township, Mt Lebanon, Washington, Wexford and Penn Hills. The different types of materials used in retaining wall construction are:

Retaining Wall Blocks

Many companies manufacture retaining walls systems that can be used as they are in a landscape. You can use these to create the kind and length of retaining wall you need. These blocks are interlocking units that can be dry-stacked to a certain height and they make a very sturdy and resilient wall for outdoor applications.

Concrete Blocks

These are concrete masonry units made to fit perfectly one on top of the other. They are extremely resilient and can bear a significant amount of weight from the slope they support. Since they have a modular design, the installation is easy and the structure is very long-lasting as well. You can clad these concrete blocks with stone or brick veneer if you prefer that styling.

Block Walls

Today, many retaining walls are built using blocks; these units are large, heavy and resilient and perfect for building retaining walls of all types. If you like, stone veneer can be affixed to the outer surfaces of these blocks to give them the appearance of stone. These block walls are easy to construct, yet very long-lasting which is a definite advantage.

Building A Retaining Wall

When you are planning on getting a retaining wall built on your property, you want to make sure that the construction is of the best quality. This is why you need specialists for the job and these walls are very different from standard walls. They are especially engineered to provide support to the landscape and prevent soil erosion. Our team is always ready to help with customized solutions. We have installed high-quality retaining walls of all shapes and sizes on residential and commercial properties in Greater Pittsburgh, PA. We ensure that these walls are as resilient as possible. Our experts have a thorough understanding of the products and materials used and the construction techniques and engineering that go into them.

Retaining Wall Design

The professionals that are handling the construction of retaining walls for you will also provide you various designs for these features. These could also have dual functionality with in-built seating or lighting in them. This kind of wall becomes a space saver and adds to the beauty of the landscape. If you find that concrete surfaces are too boring, these could be clad with brick or natural stone veneer and this improves their aesthetics.

When you are looking for a landscaping company that will provide you high-quality hardscaping services and complete the project to your satisfaction, within the pre-decided timeframe and budget, it’s best to contact experienced professionals like the ones at Rolling Hills Landscapes Inc.