Did you know that retaining walls are structures that are designed and constructed for a single purpose? In essence, they are used to hold soil behind them. That being stated, there are many types of retaining walls. There are also many types of materials that can be used to build them. For example, pressure treated timber, stones, concrete blocks, and poured concrete are all popular materials. Jolin Paving & Excavating is your Massachusetts retaining wall company. You should not attempt to build a retaining wall yourself unless you know exactly what you’re doing.
Did you know that when it comes to designing and building of retaining walls there are a great deal of factors to consider? This holds true whether the retaining wall or walls are intended for commercial, industrial or residential use. For example, does the soil contain sand, clay or something in between? Another factor is what type of structure is above the retaining wall? Will the ground above and below the retaining wall be sloped or level? The height of the retaining wall also comes into play.
Prior to starting the design phase of your retaining wall and having you chose the aesthetics, your Massachusetts retaining wall company must fully understand the conditions of the location. Of course other environmental related factors must be considered as well. The bottom line is that your retaining wall must be designed and constructed in a manner that it will not fail. Constructing a retaining wall certainly takes an advanced amount of planning. It also takes a carefully calculated layout so that it won’t collapse now or in the future.
So, how do you know if you actually need a retaining wall installed at your property? If you’re experiencing issues with water drainage you may need to have a retaining wall installed. That means if you’re starting to notice that there is a significant amount of standing water collecting in a particular area of your property it needs to be taken care of. In essence, retaining walls are great for water drainage because they can be engineered to redirect that water to a local waterway, retention pond, or a storm drain.
In fact, water drainage is a typical function of retaining walls since they are typically built with materials that water cannot penetrate. Another telltale sign that you need a retaining wall is if you’re having an erosion issue at your property. Erosion typically occurs when a property is constructed on land with loose soil. The good news is that a retaining wall will help maintain the structural integrity of the soil that your property is built upon. In essence, the retaining wall will channel the water down to areas where it will not risk eroding the soil.
If you have any questions about our retaining wall construction services, or would like to schedule service we are happy to help. Please contact us today! Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc. is your New England connection for a vast variety of environmentally related services. Our company has been serving Boston Massachusetts, Southern NH, VT & ME as well as Northern CT & RI since 1952. Please Contact us to learn more today. Environmental related issues occur all of the time, and can strike at any time. That is exactly why you need to have a local and reliable environmental services company at the helm and ready to go whenever you actually need them.
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