# Avoiding Pitfalls: 7 Common Mistakes in Installing Retaining Wall Blocks **What are Retaining Walls?** # **Importance of Proper Installation** Proper installation is crucial for the longevity and effectiveness of retaining walls. A poorly built wall may collapse under pressure or allow water to...
Introduction Retaining walls play an essential role in maintaining the integrity of your property. They prevent soil erosion, manage water drainage, and create usable space in sloped areas. However, over time, these structures can suffer wear and tear due to weather conditions, soil movement, or...
A retaining wall solves two problems at once in Asheville. It holds back a slope, and it creates usable space on a lot where the grade gets in the way of gardening, parking, or a patio. If you have a hillside in Kenilworth, a driveway edge in West Asheville, or a cut bank in North Asheville, a...
Retaining walls solve real problems in Asheville. Steep yards, shifting clay, and tight lots mean soil wants to move. A properly built wall holds grade, protects foundations, and turns unusable slopes into flat, livable space. If you are pricing a project, wondering about permits, or trying to...
