6/3/2023 0 Comments Retaining wall blockThese walls need only a basic crushed stone footing and T-shaped timber deadmen to anchor them. Wood / Timbers Photo by Jerry PaviaĪffordable and good for DIYers the 6圆s, 6x8s, and 8x8s sold in lumberyards and home centers are held together with screws, spikes, or rebar. 4 Different Types of Retaining Wall Materials 1. ![]() ![]() Timber can last up to 40 years there’s no limit on the life span of a properly installed masonry or concrete wall. How effective your wall will be and how long a retaining wall will last-decades or just a few years-depends largely on things you can’t see, such as a sound footing buried in the ground and drainage to keep water from building up behind the wall. Just keep in mind that when planning for a type of retaining wall meant to hold back tons of soil, there’s little room for error. Stacked timbers or mortared stone, for instance, can impart a rustic look, while poured concrete is sleekly modern. More than problem-solvers, retaining walls also have a sculptural quality that adds definition to the landscape, and they can be made from various materials to evoke different styles.
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