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Concrete Modular Retaining Walls
Besides providing the functional support that a retaining
wall provides, modular retaining walls are pretty darn cool to look at. So
what is it that makes a modular retaining wall different than other forms of
retaining walls?
Modular retaining walls follow a unique design. These retaining walls (made
of concrete) are designed in an interlocking method as opposed to the more
linear design of other types of retaining walls.
Probably the structure modular retaining walls are most evocative of are the
old castles of Europe’s middle ages. As such, the presence of this type of
retaining wall really adds to the visual allure of a home or piece of
property. It certainly won’t detract from it! This very appealing look has
allowed the popularity of modular retaining walls to experience exponential
growth in recent years. Perhaps that growth will continue to grow for
decades.
There is a concern, however, with the weather when building modular
retaining walls.
Heat and cold can effect the concrete composition of a modular retaining
wall more than it can affect retaining walls made of different materials.
Although granted, variations in heat and cold will have some effect on wood,
stone retaining walls as well. Primarily, modular retaining walls must allow
water to run off or drain off its structure or changes in temperature will
lead to the water causing cracks. This, however, will not be an issue if the
individual building the modular retaining walls builds the wall properly.
And most builders of these walls are skilled enough to know the proper way
to construct the walls.
A modular design to a concrete retaining wall is definitely a design one
should consider when mulling over the type of retaining wall one should have
constructed. If one likes the very cool, Gothic look of Europe, a modular
wall may prove quite aesthetically pleasing. |
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