What Is The Purpose And Benefits Of Retaining Walls?
It is obvious that retaining walls can make a yard look so drastically improved, but did you know there are several benefits of retaining walls as well? Retaining walls are made of concrete, bricks, and stones, and can be of many types.
Whether it is to prevent soil erosion, to mark boundaries, or simply to add a little magnetism to your property, with a range of techniques and materials, you can create retaining walls that remarkably enhance your property’s value.
Purpose
Why build a retaining wall?
Do you have a yard but aren’t sure whether you need one?
Here are some situations that benefit from retaining walls.
Prevents Erosion
The main purpose of retaining walls is to prevent erosion. A retaining wall built of strong material holds in place soil that is vulnerable to movement and contains it in a given area. They can prevent mudslides.
By allowing sloped land to be converted into flat land, the water run off rate is decreased, maintaining the nutrient levels in the soil.
Provides A Boundary Marker
Of course, walls are the most permanent forms of boundaries. If your land is adjacent to someone else’s and you struggle with differentiating your properties, a retaining wall can be of great help.
Benefits
Better Landscaping Opportunities
As soil erosion is prevented, these now flat surfaces can be optimized for use. You can plant beautiful flowers or fruitful trees. Since there are many types of retaining walls, you can be creative with the materials you use. Many people use boulders, wood, gabion, or concrete blocks to increase the attractiveness of their property.
Improving Appearance
With better landscaping opportunities, you can create a decorative paysage. Using many retaining walls to create flat surfaces at elevated intervals can also help you diversify the aesthetic appeal of the landscape, by allowing you to explore different possibilities.
Reducing Damage And Maintenance Costs
Replacing soil, managing run off and recovering from floods can be expensive. With retaining walls, you spend less on replanting and repotting your plants, shrubs, and trees, and on fertilizing soil that has become lacking in nutrients. Retaining walls themselves are a one-time investment that require minimal maintenance and save a lot on property maintenance.
Increases Property Value
Considering all the aforementioned benefits of retaining walls, potential buyers are sure to see the physical and financial attractiveness of your property. Retaining walls provide a long-term solution and augmentation of sloped landscapes.
Final Words
If you still have questions about retaining walls, look no further than Golden Wolf Landscape & Design LLC. Our professionally trained staff knows everything about building the best best retaining walls ever. So, you can safely leave it to us!
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