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Retaining walls are structural features that are used to support landscaping and structural applications. They are a landscape design element, used to provide stable and secure support for masonry walls and forms, and are often used to help support the weight of stone walls. They are also used to create a dry or drained slope, which is beneficial to plant growth and can also be used to direct water away from a building site, therefore reducing the risk of flooding. They may also be used to help direct water away from a foundation, prevent soil erosion, or reduce the risk of flooding. They may also be used to provide stability to retaining walls, and in other situations that call for a stable base. The following is a list of the main uses of retaining walls.
Stability
The stability of a retaining wall is vital to its success in helping to provide stable support for a variety of structures. It must be able to support the weight of the structure above it without fail, while also having the correct slope and drainage. A stability layer will help to ensure the retaining wall will remain stable in the long run.
Drainage
One of the main reasons for constructing retaining walls is to prevent soil erosion. This can be achieved by diverting water into an outlet that will carry the water away from the structure, and away from the foundations. This is vital to prevent water from pooling on the surface and eventually reaching the foundations. A wall that is built on the outside of the property can help to prevent this from happening by diverting the water flow.
Prevent Soil Erosion
Retaining walls can be used to create a dry or drained slope. Drainage is important when constructing retaining walls because it is used to direct water in the most efficient manner. This is also vital to prevent soil erosion and keep the landscape in its natural, healthy state.
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