Poured Concrete Retaining WallsAn overview of the most common types of retaining walls, construction methods, and how to give them a decorative face replicating stone or masonry
Find a Contractor in Your Area Retaining walls provide lateral support to vertical slopes of soil. They retain soil which would otherwise collapse into a more natural shape. The retained soil is sometimes referred to as backfill. Retaining walls can be constructed of many different materials and with a variety of building techniques. Below is a list of information on retaining walls, their structure and their different types. Building Codes for Retaining Walls What is Lateral Earth Pressure? Four Common Types of Rigid, Monolithic Concrete Retaining Walls Monolithic Concrete Retaining Wall Proportions Provisions for Joints in the Construction of Walls Backfill Drainage of Retaining Walls Decorative Poured Concrete Walls Groundwork and Compaction: Important Issues Related Information: Concrete Contractors: Free magazine about decorative concrete. Sign up for a free subscription to Concrete Expressions
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