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Segmental Retaining Walls

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What Retaining Walls Do

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What is Lateral Earth Pressure

Backfill Drainage Issues

How Segmental Retaining Walls are Constructed

Advantages of Segmental Retaining Walls

When Gravity Alone Won't Do the Job

Embedment of Segmental Retaining Walls

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Retaining Wall - from StoneWall Select from ICD Corp.
StoneWall Select from ICD Corp.

Segmental retaining walls consist of modular concrete blocks that interlock with each other. They are used to hold back a sloping face of soil to provide a solid, vertical front. Without adequate retention, slopes can cave, slump or slide. With the unique construction of segmental retaining walls, higher and steeper walls can be constructed with the ability to retain the force of lateral earth pressure created by the backfill soil.

Retaining Wall - from StoneWall Select from ICD Corp.
StoneWall Select from ICD Corp.

Segmental retaining walls can be installed in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and textures. They can incorporate straight or curved lines, steps, and corners. They are ideal for not only slope support, but also for widening areas that would otherwise be unusable due to the natural slope of the land. Retaining walls are often used for grade changes, and for other functional reasons such as widening driveways, walkways, or creating more space in a patio outdoor area.
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