Drainage Behind Retaining Wall: How to Stop Retaining Walls from Failing

Why do retaining walls fail?

There are many reasons why a retaining wall will fail. However, the unifying thread through all of those failures is water. Walls fail because the builder did not use enough class 5 fill. Without the right amount of base material, water builds up underneath the wall and pushes the base layer out. Retaining walls also fail because the base layer was not leveled properly. An unlevel base layer allows areas for water to wash away certain sections more than others, which creates an unstable wall. In other failed walls, we’ve seen water collect behind the wall. This collected water freezes and expands which pushes on the wall, causing it to fall over. The common thread through all of these problems is improper preparation for water.

Having an experienced landscape company build your retaining wall will take all the headaches and worries out of your wall.

Use crushed stone behind the wall

Use fabric behind the wall

Use drainage tubing behind the wall

Use the correct stones

Ensure your retaining wall stands strong for years to come by using the correct type of stones for your project and by choosing a design t hat works well for your soil and lawn type. Our experts are happy to provide solutions for your retaining wall needs; just give us a call at 763-568-7251 or submit a message through our quick quote system . The post Drainage Behind Retaining Wall: How to Stop Retaining Walls from Failing appeared first on KG Landscape Management .

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