We noticed that many of the properties had bulging retaining walls. We learned that it was due to the area’s geology and soil composition, and unfortunately, it made many homes undesirable. A local ...

He recommends consulting with a structural engineer, if possible, especially if you’re dealing with poorly drained clay soil. If that’s the case, at the very least, aim toward drainage overkill.

The owner of a long-empty Downtown office building is seeking to demolish the building after it was hit twice by a vehicle, ...

Unbeatable in terms of natural charm and longevity, stone garden wall ideas can make a huge impact on the look and feel of your outdoor space. Is the new stone garden wall simply aesthetic to ...

The wall was but 10 inches tall, for goodness sake, with no soil pressure against it. Why do you think that wall failed, and what can I do to build retaining walls even three feet tall that will ...

We are back in the field with Damien Enright of Structural Systems today! Damien is talking with us about retaining walls, and what homeowners should do if they start to see cracking or issues ...

As infrastructure ages and soil conditions shift across the Hawaiian Islands, homeowners are increasingly turning to experts to address serious structural concerns—particularly with retaining ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Islanders can have retaining walls on their property inspected for free -- with no risk of receiving a violation from the city if the wall is in bad shape ...

A Utah-based company is addressing questions about the failure of a retaining wall and hillside slope that caused devastating events at two of their homes in Dr ...

Alternatively, you may be looking for more structural retaining walls to provide support and retain the weight of a sloping site – in which case it’s likely a professional landscape designer ...