Retaining Wall Construction

If you're a homeowner looking to enhance your outdoor space, you've come to the right place. Retaining walls are functional since they help prevent soil erosion and manage slopes. But they also add a touch of elegance to your landscape.

Do you want a beautiful terraced garden or need to manage the terrain? Our expert team at Louisville Landscape Pros is here to help. Let's explore how a retaining wall can transform your yard into a practical setting.

What is a Retaining Wall?

A barrier or retaining wall holds back soil to prevent erosion on sloped terrain. It provides support and stability. Homeowners use them to create a flat space for lawns, patios, and garden beds.

Types of Retaining Walls

Let's explore the types of retaining walls and their benefits for your outdoor design.

Gravity

Gravity walls use their own weight to resist pressure from the soil they hold back. These walls use heavy materials like stone, concrete, or brick. They’re thicker at the base and taper towards the top, ensuring stability.

Gravity walls are ideal for low- to moderate-height applications. They’re found in gardens, along property boundaries, or to create terraces in yards. Solid construction makes them perfect. Especially when you need a strong wall without extra reinforcement.

Cantilevered

Cantilevered walls use the weight of the soil behind them to resist the pressure of the soil in front of them. This design allows for a thinner wall than a gravity wall.

Benefits of cantilevered walls:

• Cost-effective: Often less expensive to build compared to other retaining wall types.
• Space-saving: Use in tight spaces where a gravity wall might not fit.
• Versatile: Use for small terraced gardens to large retaining wall landscaping projects.

But note that cantilevered walls need careful engineering and construction to ensure stability.

Anchored Walls

This retaining wall construction uses cables or rods driven deep into the ground. The anchors are usually attached to a solid structure or buried deeply for extra support. Anchored walls are strong and can hold back heavy loads.

They’re great for high or steep slopes that need extra stability. They also work well in areas with loose or shifting soil, keeping your landscape secure and in place.

Segmental or Block Walls

We construct segmental or block retaining walls from interlocking blocks. They fit together without needing mortar. They are flexible and easy to install, working in various heights and shapes.

A block wall is perfect for creating garden beds, terraces, and decorative features. Its modular design allows for quick construction and easy customization for your setting.

Benefits of Retaining Walls

Discover the many benefits retaining walls can bring to your lawn and garden.

Erosion Control & Drainage

Retaining walls help prevent soil erosion in areas with uneven terrain or slopes. They hold the soil in place, reducing the risk of landslides and runoff. This protection is especially important during Louisville’s heavy rains.

Retaining wall construction often incorporates drainage solutions to manage water flow. This design helps prevent water pooling in unwanted areas. It also protects your yard from water damage.

Retaining wall construction often incorporates drainage solutions to manage water flow. This design helps prevent water pooling in unwanted areas and protects your yard from water damage.