Slate Stone Retaining Wall
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Slate stone retaining wall. Color dimension weight and texture may slightly vary due to natural materials used during manufacturing. Perfect for planters borders tree rings straight or curved retaining walls up to. We also supply many sealers to complete your landcaping project for all surfaces. If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.
Most stoneyards will deliver the stones for a slight charge. A wall that leans into the soil it retains is less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure than a plain old vertical wall. Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall. Our wall blocks can also be used to wrap columns hide utilities build steps and more.
Creates nonessential wall and garden structures. Have the yard deliver the material to the project site. To figure out how much stone you ll need multiply your wall s height times the depth times the length. Unlike other types of retaining walls stacked stone walls don t need drainage systems because water escapes naturally through cracks between the stones.
To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site. In addition to retaining walls project ideas include outdoor fireplaces fire pits stone mailboxes stone water features outdoor kitchens built in seating built in planters pillars and garden walls of various heights. We have a huge display of natural slate floor and wall tiles paving and retaining walls. Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of.
About masonry and slate. Take the measurements to a stone supply yard and select the material for the project. Masonry and slate is new south wale s largest stockist of baines masonry concrete sleepers slate products and wall and floor tiles. You can build a stone wall with natural fieldstone that you have on your property provided the stones are flat enough for stacking.
Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time. Have them placed as close to the site of your retaining wall as. Stone retaining wall tips. If your wall is 2 feet high 1 1 2 feet wide and 20 feet long you ll need roughly 60 cubic feet of stone.
This project uses granite slabs for the steps and field stone for the wall. Flat or cut stones are much easier to work with than fieldstone and will make a sturdier wall.