RETAINING WALL and rock walls Sacramento
Q. Allen's Berlt's Rock Retaining Wall?
A. Allen Berlt's rocks themselves are very dense. It’s not unusual for a cubic foot of rock to weigh between 150 - 400 pounds. Large boulders will require a piece of mechanical equipment (typically an excavator) or you have to master using gravity to help you lift the rocks in place, which in this industry will be very exhausting and inefficient.
Q. Why Such Big Rock For a Retaining Wall?
A. Allen Berlt's Rocks are used to stabilize the soil behind the wall. Recommended for use on walls over 4 feet high, and those walls on a slope. Depending on the size of your yard depends on the size of rock.
Q. How Tall Can I Build a Retaining Wall?
A. The height of the Retaining Wall depends on the conditions of the site where it is to be built. Things that should be considered are; soil grading, state of the soil, slope of the site, groundwater, and the presence of surcharge loads.
It also depends on the rocks being used, whether they are heavy or light. Consult with an Allen Berlt professional before deciding how big to build your retaining wall.
Q. Do I Need a Permit to Build a Retaining Wall?
A. Depending on county you may need a permit if your Retaining Wall is over a certain height.
Q. What is the Lifespan of a Retaining Wall?
A. Are rock walls are not built like others that may only last 30 years. Go to Europe and see the massive stone walls they have built with gigantic stones that have been there for centuries. Are rock walls last just as long as Europe's stone walls.
Q. Do I Need a Concrete Footing at the Base of the Wall?
A. No, you do not need a concrete footing, Are retaining wall is built in a trench for support embedded in the ground to give it a nature feel and amazing strong hold.
Q. Should I Install a Drain Behind the Wall?
A. Allen Berlt's Rock Retaining Walls drainage system is built into every wall. You cannever underestimate mother nature. This enables the water to flow away from the wall, so that it maintains its strength.
Q. What Can I Use to Backfill the Retaining Wall?
A. Dirt, Sand, Gravel. Solid material to properly support the retaining wall.
Q. Can I Have Curves in My Wall?
A. Yes you certainly can. There are specific Retaining Wall blocks that are made to allow the implementation of curves or even corners.
Q. When Should I Involve an Engineer in my Retaining Wall Project?
A. It is recommended that you consult an rock wall engineer when the wall you are building is over 4 foot high and deals with over 100 pound rocks. and when the conditions of your site are unusual.
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Building a drain behind a retaining wall might help me out. I had one built last year, but the moisture from rain seemed to ruin it. How would I go about setting one up?
Jayden Eden | http://www.terrasollandscaping.com/services/landscape-walls.html
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