The most popular advice on how to repair a brick retaining wall is backwards. Most guides start with a pointing trowel, a bucket of mortar, and a loose brick. I'd … Continue reading
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A stone veneer is not a structural retaining wall. The veneer carries only its own weight, while all lateral earth pressure, hydrostatic load, and settlement resistance must come from a … Continue reading
If you're dealing with a sloped yard, you know how much usable space you're losing. A block retaining wall can completely change that, turning a tricky hillside into a beautiful, … Continue reading