How to Solve Common Issues of Retaining Wall

Brief 

These are the common retaining wall problems and solutions you should know about before starting your build. if you’ve decided to go for this approach for your garden wall ideas, the information below will definitely come in handy.

Insight

t’s well worth knowing the common retaining wall problems and solutions if you’re looking to add these structures to your plot. A go-to solution for tiering spaces into functional and stylish levels, retaining walls are a key part of landscape design for sloping gardens. But, get the construction wrong, and instead of your dream makeover, you could be facing disaster.

‘Over the years, some of the most common problems we’ve seen with retaining walls are caused by poor drainage, foundation issues, or badly executed construction,’ explains Luke Dejahang, CEO of Crown Pavilions.You’re much more likely to end up with structurally sound retaining wall ideas if you know what mistakes to look out for from the get-go – which is why we’ve rounded up the things to avoid and what to do instead.

5 RETAINING WALL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS THAT WILL HELP ENSURE SUCCESS FOR YOUR OUTDOOR PROJECT
‘Retaining walls in gardens can look aesthetically pleasing and be super practical.

However, they can come with numerous problems, especially if they aren’t properly planned and executed,’ says Huz Member, Director at Buildworld.  So, if you’ve decided to go for this approach for your garden wall ideas, the information below will definitely come in handy.

1. NOT PROVIDING PROPER DRAINAGE

‘Perhaps the biggest problem with retaining walls is poor drainage, which in turn means saturated soil,’ reveals Huz. ‘Wet soil adds extra weight and can put additional strain on the wall if not designed properly,’ explains Luke Dejahang of Crown Pavilions. What’s more, if it freezes and then thaws, it can cause extra pressure.