Elegant natural stone retaining wall solutions: Affordable and stunning
Building a retaining wall can often lead to hefty expenses. Ensuring it's done right the first time is crucial. Professional engineering for footings and load requirements is key – especially when dealing with concrete or Besser block construction that may involve re-bar. In numerous states, an engineer's report specification becomes mandatory for walls above 1 meter in height.
For those seeking a gorgeous stone finish, costs tend to skyrocket. The process becomes a multi-step ordeal – first constructing the structure, then waterproofing it, and finally adding the cladding stone. Concrete and Besser block materials are porous, necessitating a waterproofing membrane system on the retaining side.
Traditional stone wall construction steps include:
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Building footings
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Laying Besser blocks with re-bar
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Core filling with concrete
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Waterproofing the retaining side
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Attaching stone cladding
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Installing capping stones
