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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Retaining walls are not as simple to design as you might think. This is why structural and civil engineers are math experts. An interesting thing happens as a retaining wall gains height.
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 walls.
DEAR TIM: The retaining wall at my older home is in sad shape. A contractor told me that if I don’t tear it down immediately and replace it, my house foundation that’s 6 feet away will ...
The city's No-Penalty Retaining Wall Inspection Program was launched after a retaining wall above the Henry Hudson Parkways collapsed in 2005. In the last five years, the city has performed more ...
DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — 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 Draper. The ...