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What are the benefits of installing a rock retaining wall?
22/09/2021
Retaining walls are a very common type of structural landscaping feature. Their basic purpose is to contain soil and prevent the erosion of a piece of land. Rock retaining walls are an excellent way to maintain the landscape structure of an outdoor property or location in manner that is both effective and visually appealing. Here are just a few of the many benefits of adding a rock retaining wall to your property.
Rock retaining walls can help your property look its best
A rock retaining wall can help create a beautifully landscaped project. Like all retaining walls, rock retaining walls help level out uneven or steep land and give it a more pleasant appearance. Because they are made of natural materials, rock retaining walls also blend perfectly into outdoor landscapes.
For smaller residential projects, rock retaining walls can be used to create raised flower beds in backyards and entryways. For larger residential or commercial projects, rock retaining walls allow you to add variable height to certain sections of the landscape, making it look more interesting.
Rock retaining walls are highly functional
As well providing visual appeal, rock retaining walls have a variety of functional advantages that will benefit you and your property. Installing a rock retaining wall will make it less likely that your property will flood by providing an effective drainage gradient. Rock retaining walls also prevent sinkholes and dirt piles or hills from developing.
Rock retaining walls also make it easier to maintain your property and prevent soil erosion. A property is less likely to be damaged by extreme weather and climate when a rock retaining wall is installed. In areas especially prone to erosion and flooding, installing a rock retaining wall will save you from unnecessary repair costs in the future.
Rock retaining walls can boost the value of your home
Installing a rock retaining walls is an excellent, easy, and affordable way to increase to increase the value of your property by making it more versatile. If your property sits on a slope, retaining walls allow you to use space where it would otherwise be difficult to fully utilise. For example, rock retaining walls can create terraced areas that are suitable for planting vegetables or garden plants. Because rock retaining walls are made from natural materials, it is easy to adjust or make changes to the wall whenever necessary. All these qualities make a property attractive to potential buyers if you intend to sell the property in the future.
Rock retaining walls are highly durable and low maintenance
When it comes to landscaping structures, a rock retaining wall is an excellent investment. A well-built rock retaining wall will provide support for decades to come. A rock retaining wall is made of durable materials that can withstand harsh climate conditions. Time and money spent repairing or maintaining the wall will be minimal.
Rock retaining walls are environmentally friendly
Many environmentally conscious customers are looking to install retaining walls built from natural materials, such as rock retaining walls, because they use significantly less artificial materials than traditional concrete retaining walls. Rock retaining walls also disrupt the natural vegetation of the area far less compared to artificial retaining walls. Overall, rock retaining walls are as durable and affordable as traditional concrete retaining walls, but blend better with the natural surroundings, and have far less of an impact on the environment.
Contact Rick Davis Contracting
Rick Davis Contracting can provide rock retaining wall construction services throughout Sydney and New South Wales. Learn more about our rock retaining wall construction services here
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