Retaining walls play a critical role in holding back soil, preventing erosion, and stabilizing slopes. However, even the strongest walls can fail if water is not properly managed. Without effective drainage, buried water generates hydrostatic pressure that can crack, bulge, or collapse a wall. Indeed, improper drainage is often cited as the leading cause of retaining wall failure, with saturated […]
Does your yard often turn into a soggy mess? Persistent puddles might seem like a minor nuisance, but they can lead to serious problems, including damaged landscaping, mosquito infestations, and even foundation issues. The tricky part? The cause isn’t always obvious, and fixing it often requires more than just waiting for the sun to dry things out. Then what do […]
Segmental Retaining Walls (SRWs) are a popular solution for stabilizing slopes and preventing soil erosion. These are made up of modular, interlocking concrete blocks that are stacked without the use of mortar. Now, you might think, “How can a wall stay stable without mortar?” Well, the absence of mortar actually helps the wall to remain slightly flexible, withstand ground movement, […]
