Concrete Retaining Walls

Pressing ahead with the construction of a retaining wall will surely lead you to having a more practical and useable space, but before you get to that point, you need to consider the various materials that you could use to construct the retaining wall. At Precision Retaining Walls of Seattle, we’ve helped with the design and construction of wood retaining walls and stone retaining walls, but perhaps the most common choice is concrete retaining walls. These constructions have several benefits that make them a worthwhile investment, and should be something you’re seriously considering. Below, we’ll run through some of the chief benefits of adding a concrete retaining wall to your property, as well as some of the reasons our service is the way to go. If you still have any lingering queries that need answering, our customer service representatives are available over the phone or online.

Strong and Flexible

Retaining walls need to be strong – really strong. They’re holding back a huge amount of weight, all year round. The pressure is constant, so any construction material needs to be able to withstand all of that and so much more. Concrete, it probably won’t surprise you to learn, does fantastically well in this regard. It’s a stubborn, sturdy material that performs excellently when used for retaining walls. Interestingly, though, it also shows great flexibility too. Due to the way concrete retaining walls are installed, it’s possible to create structures that fit even the most awkward spaces. By choosing this service, you’re getting a retaining wall that is equal parts strong and adaptable.

Water Resilience

In Seattle, the presence of water is always a concern. We’re treated to a fair volume of rain throughout the year, where, at times, flooding could even be a concern. With this being so, it stands to reason that your retaining wall needs to be able to hold up against water. When a concrete retaining wall is cast properly, it does an outstanding job at resisting water. This could even act as a solid enough defense against flooding for you and your property, depending on its location.

Adaptable Customizability

The likelihood is that you might want to change the appearance of your property’s exterior spaces during your tenure in the building. Building a retaining wall is a major job, though, so changing how it looks isn’t the easiest, right? Well, not exactly. While reconstructing the wall isn’t something you should really consider – which is the case for all retaining walls – you do have pretty strong customizability here. You can paint and repaint your wall to fit the aesthetic you’re building, as often as you please.

Reducing Costs

When it comes to the cost of building retaining walls, it’s hard to beat the concrete variety. The exact cost of your retaining wall will depend on the design and size of the structure, obviously, but the bottom line is that a concrete iteration is likely to be cheaper than other materials. If you’re concerned about keeping your retaining wall cost low, this a great choice.