Methods to Overcome Retaining Wall Failure

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ADEQUATE DRAINAGE Adequate drainage channels must be installed to ensure that no water stays around the retaining wall


QUALITY MATERIALS Do not use poor materials as it also involves the safety of your family. To avoid the problem, you can hire a retaining wall contractor


FOUNDATION ISSUES Proper soil compaction is critical to curbing ground settling, thus leaving a denser surface stable enough for a wall foundation


REDUCE THE SOIL PRESSURE There are various options to reduce the soil pressure. It is often preferred to re-grad the backfill surface to decrease the height of the retained soil


REPLACE BACKFILL MATERIALS Crushed rocks are often used as a replacement for backfilling earth and it helps for a well-functioning wall base drainage system


EXPERT CONTRACTORS Experienced retaining wall contractors can not only solve the extraordinary site conditions but also prevent demolition and rebuilding.



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