Estate Gates Birmingham AL
Enhance Your
Property Value with Retaining Walls
A retaining wall
retains earth laterally when there is a drastic change in height, preventing it
from spilling down to a lower level Estate Gates Birmingham AL normally required when a sloping loss it’s natural integrity or
composed of unstable material such as gravel or sand. There are different
classifications of Retainer Wall Railing Birmingham AL.
Gravity Retaining
Walls:
These depend on
their own sheer weight to secure them in place and curb earth from sliding.
These are made of bricks, concrete, cement, etc.,
Pile retaining
walls:
These rely on
layers driven into ground which offset the weight of the slope above from below
the surface of the ground, much in the way a lever works.
Cantilevered
retaining walls:
These rely on
steel-reinforced concrete structures cut into the slope. The weight of the
slope presses down their footings to neutralize the downhill flow of earth. 
Types of
retaining walls:
Rock bank: 
A large bank of
rocks and stones which uses the natural slope already in place, but at a less
acute angle.
Sleeper wall: 
This is very
affordable and easy to install. Timbers rot easily but concrete sleepers will
be a much reliable option.
Masonry wall:
These can be
built higher than other retaining walls but there should be serious footing and drainage.
Gabion wall:
These are made
with carefully selected pebbles, stones, rubble. These walls are absorbent
making them ideal for sites and drainage or soil issues.
Dry stone wall:
A motor-free
retaining wall made from carefully chosen rocks and stones.

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