Hardscape Wall (Denver Brick )

This hardscape project consisted of building a retaining wall using Denver Blocks.

Landscaping retaining wall New Buffalo Michigan
Landscaping retaining wall New Buffalo Michigan
The purpose of this wall was to create depth and distance between the ground and the houses thermal padding that sat above the foundation. The client wanted this design to prevent water damage to the house. The new hardscape retaining wall connected to the current retaining wall that ran along the other side of the house. In total, the trench reached a total depth of 48″ and had a total length of approx. 35′. We tied the clients downspouts into a drainage zone we created that runs behind the retaining wall.

Making sure that there is a proper drainage zone behind the retaining wall is a key factor in the overall stability of the wall. On this specific wall the drainage zone consisted of a one foot wide area that was filled with #8 limestone. Denver blocks can be a good choice for taller walls that hold back a lot of pressure. These blocks come in color schemes such as sienna, quarry grey and tan. Weighing in at around 60 lbs per block they can be a lot to handle without the proper equipment and tools. Concord NW Landscaping Facebook.

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