Local Retaining Walls in Wivenhoe TAS

Factors to consider when selecting a retaining wall

Living at the bottom of a hill? Experiencing flooding during heavy rainfall? Fearing a mudslide around your home? These are telltale signs that suggest you require a retaining wall. To help you out, we’ve assembled a guide in choosing the best retaining wall suited to your needs.

• Gravity walls resist pressure against the slope via its weight and are generally a good option for something small. Gravity walls are often precast concrete retaining walls.
• Anchored walls provide additional strength through the use of cables and are ideal for supporting large amounts of earth.
• Sheet piling is great for soft soils and limited spaces as they are thin, light and functional. The quality of the interlock is central to the performance of the retaining wall.

Keeping these in mind, you’ll have a better understanding of the type of residential retaining wall you require when beautifying the landscape. Keep searching through our directory and request a quote today!