Living in a sloppy area means you need a retaining wall to secure even ground around your garden and front yards and prevent erosion of both soil and water. Unlike standard walls with vertical pressure, retaining walls are horizontal, so building them correctly should be a priority. One of the best materials is the natural stone retaining wall, which has a history of giving your home an elegant look and keeping the soil and water in check.
Why Should You Use A Natural Stone Block Retaining Wall?
We know natural stones are quite expensive compared to the other options used to make retaining walls, so why people go for cheaper ones is understandable. However, the price should not stop you from choosing the best. Here are a few reasons why opting for natural stone is a good idea:
- Low Maintenance: Although using natural stone to build a retaining wall costs more, the maintenance cost is lower. Ensure you clean the wall and keep the debris away from it.
- Durability: One thing anyone who wishes to invest their money in anything considers is the durability of the investment. It is no different for retaining walls. When you invest in a particular material to make your retaining walls, you hope that the material allows for durability. Using natural stone to build a retaining wall guarantees that your retaining wall will last for decades. You'd see walls made ages ago with the natural stone still standing.
- Appearance: Whether modern or traditional, whatever form your house comes in, you can be sure that a natural stone block retaining wall will fit right in. You don't have to be worried about your retaining wall looking odd on your property.
- Wide Range Of Choice: Things don't have to get boring when choosing Natural Stone as the material you want for your retaining wall. There are a wide variety of natural stones to pick from, and they come in different textures and colours. You can also choose to mix them up.
- Increase In Property Value: As a homeowner, there is no doubt that you wish for an increase in the value of your property. You might want to put it up for sale tomorrow. Properly constructed retaining walls add value to any property, and natural stones add more value as they are more expensive.
- Environmental Friendly: Natural stones are an intelligent choice for those who wish to go green. Stones are not manufactured, and they are easy to recycle. If you want to bring down your walls, you can repurpose them for something else. As experienced masonry contractors, we can introduce you to construction materials and wall maintenance products that will not affect the nearby land.
4 Reasons You Should Choose Us To Build Your Natural Stone Retaining Wall.
- Highly Functional: It's one thing for your retaining wall to be durable and another for it to do its job. Getting your natural stone retaining wall constructed by us means you can be sure that your retaining wall will do its job perfectly. It would resist any pressure and effectively prevent the downward fall of soil and water.
- Access to high-standard equipment and products: we are trustworthy and always do what is best for our customers. We have access to high-standard equipment and materials to construct your retaining wall. You don't have to worry about calling us a day or a week after to lay out complaints about any failure.
- We Follow The Construction Standard: There is a standard for everything to be done perfectly, and retaining walls are no different. Apart from using high-standard equipment, there is a set standard that we have to follow to make sure that the walls we build are excellent. We ensure that the end product fits our customers' tastes and standards.
- Budget-friendly: Everyone has a budget, and we understand that. We try our best to work with your budget. Although it might affect the size of your retaining wall, you can be sure it won't affect its aesthetics and functionality.
Nation Landscaping can arrange a convenient time to visit your home or business so that an accurate quote can be provided. contact usand we'll be in touch within 48 hours. Our dedicated team look forward to meeting you.
Natural Stone Block Retaining Wall FAQs
- What is the best natural stone for retaining walls? - Although stones like granite and limestone are trendy in making natural stone retaining walls, picking the best natural stone for retaining walls depends on you. Each rock is solid and durable and would make an excellent retaining wall, so choosing the best natural stone for retaining walls is almost impossible.
- How Long Do Stone Retaining Walls Last? - This is one of the excellent advantages of a natural stone retaining wall. When we say it is long-lasting, we don't mean it would function for just a few years. We mean, for decades to come, you'd still have your beautiful and functioning retaining wall. A well-built stone retaining wall can last for as long as 40 to 100 years without flaws.
- How high can a natural stone block retaining wall be? - While choosing the design for your stone block retaining walls is your choice, and you get to decide how high you want it to be, there is always the doubt of building one too high. Usually, you should consider stopping somewhere between 3 and 4 feet tall. However, there are some factors you should also consider while deciding on the height of your retaining wall. It would be best to consider the landscaping, the wall's purpose, and what the proper authorities in your area say about the height you choose. Usually, building a retaining wall above 3 feet needs to be done under the supervision of an engineer.
- How long does it take to build a stone wall? - How long it takes to build a stone wall depends on many things, including the design you wish to make, the method the workers choose to use, and the stone sizes. Some unforeseen events like the weather, curing time, etc., also play their part in how long it takes to build a stone wall.
- Does a natural stone block retaining wall need foundations? - The primary purpose of a stone block retaining wall is to retain soil and water and prevent them from downfalling. To do this, the wall must resist the soil's pressure and hold it back. This is why stone block retaining walls need foundations, not just any foundation, but solid ones to ensure they remain standing.
- Can a dry stone block wall be a retaining wall? - Yes, a dry stone block can be a retaining wall. Although it might take a different technique, it still is possible. You must lay out the shape you wish to use, prepare the foundation, determine the wall angle, etc. Whatever shapes they come in, you can still make a dry stone block retaining wall whatever shapes they come in.
- Do you need to put mortar between stone blocks on a retaining wall? - Mortar is a paste used to bind building stones and blocks together. There are two ways with which stone retaining walls can be constructed, and the easiest method, the dry stack method, does not need any mortar. In the end, the construction to decide if mortar would be needed.
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What are the advantages of a natural stone garden wall?
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The advantages of the natural stone garden wall can't be over-emphasized.
- It blends in with your garden and nature and doesn't make your garden look odd.
- If your home was constructed using the architectural styles of traditional houses, the natural stone garden wall still fits in with it.
- The stone garden wall adds more value to your property if you want to sell or rent it.
- You also don't have to worry about replacing it, as your natural stone garden wall will stay functioning and beautiful for years to come.
- How can I keep my stone wall looking great after many years? - As earlier said, the cost of maintaining a stone wall after it has been erected is relatively low, which is one good reason to opt for it. To keep your stone wall looking great after many years, you might want to get a sealant to prevent mould and water from soaking in. You can wash it lightly with a brush and water if it gets dirty and grimy. Remember that blasting your stone wall roughly with improper water pressure and temperature can cause the stone to begin to chip away.
- How much does building a natural stone wall cost? - On average, the natural stone wall costs between $20 and $80 per square foot for materials and labour costs between $15 and $30 per square foot. The total estimated cost of a natural stone wall is $110. This is, however, an estimate because different factors affect the cost of building a natural stone retaining wall. Some of these factors include the construction team you choose to hire, the location of the wall, the type of stone you wish to use, the type of soil the team would be working with, etc.
- How do you build a natural stone wall? - If you choose to build your retaining wall, these are the basic steps. You have to start by excavating the land and then building your base or foundation before you begin to add the levels of stone. Building a natural stone retaining wall will most likely require a professional construction team, especially if you are not grounded in construction. This will save you both time, effort and money.