SOUTH CAROLINA RETAINING-WALLS-EROSION-C0NTROL-BUILDERS

South Carolina Retaining Walls and Erosion Control

Building South Carolina retaining walls consists of materials like masonry, stone, brick, concrete, vinyl, steel or timber. Certain areas have topography that varies from slightly rolling to mountainous. For such areas, retaining walls allow the construction of steps or level areas.

South Carolina Concrete Retaining Walls- These types of walls are common in gardens and other outdoor landscapes. They offer better support for vertically-slanting slopes. Concrete retaining walls are high-built and have deeper and heavier soil underneath them.

South Carolina Block Retaining Walls- For enclosing an area in a garden, block retaining walls are the most suitable. These walls are of two types. Modular retaining walls and segmental retaining walls. They comprise of interlocking concrete units to hold back the load of the soil.

South Carolina Rock-Stone Retaining Walls- For leveling flower beds in gardens, you might consider the rock retaining walls. The rocks and stones that are used in the construction of these walls must fit with the landscape. When the rocks are stacked together, spaces are left between the rocks.

South Carolina Cinder Block Retaining Walls- Cinder block are also use for retaining walls and gardens. Here, the cinder blocks are reinforced with steel bars embedded in a concrete foundation. The wall is built upon a 1-foot deep flat-boxed shaped trench.

South Carolina Timber-Wood Retaining Walls- are boards used in building, commonly for framing, and you can purchase it finished or raw. Raw timber is rough and is often made from natural hardwoods that are resistant to the elements. Finished timber is usually made from softwood like fir, pine and cedar, and it usually has some type of coating or treatment added to it to protect the wood from the elements and rotting.