Retaining wall block options to suit your landscape

A retaining wall block has the ability to create an artistic look and feel to any landscape. The more relevant and matching the material that is used the better the quality of work and look it would have on your garden.

Here is a look at some of the options for designing a well-built retaining wall and what you should look at first and foremost.

• The type of base that is required, should it be cement, gravel or rock.

• Will the water pressure be effecting the wall or will water collect around it

• What is the backfill that will be used, gravel, woodchips or sand

Standard retaining walls options are as follows,

• Inter-locking wall systems – this system can restrict the height of the wall and special assembly and engineering is required. The blocks are interlocking with pins and adhesives’ making it strong and durable.

• Natural stone – This option is the best if you are looking for artistic and creative designs. This system is very cheap and affordable and with stone walls Ballina it is possible for you to hand pick your stones such as field stone boulders, quarry stone and barn stone. This option gives the landscape the most natural look and feel and is a good choice for walls that need to be built on a slight slope. This option is cheap and requires a qualified professional to install it.

• Timber - using timber makes the wall look very eco and warm as natural wood has the tendency to give that natural elegance and cozy feeling, no matter what it is used for. However, timber is not the best choice if the wall is constantly exposed to moisture and dampness. This is a great option if you are planning to plant trees and flowers or a lovely garden. If you are considering using treated wood, you should consider using treated pine material.

• Concrete – pouring concrete is full of pros and cons. It needs a structural design and engineering. It’s long lasting and strong. Some of the considerations for concrete are that it can be used for many applications; the look can be customized, requires a foundation and has restrictions on size and shape.

Author: Todd Johnson
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