http://www.retaining-wall-guide.com Retaining Wall News en-us Copyright 2012 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:52 -0600 http://www.retaining-wall-guide.com/articles/types-of-retaining-walls.phptypes of retaining walls, retaining wall, building retaining wall<p>Different retaining wall building materials give different advantages and disadvantages. The longevity of different types of retaining walls, however, depend on the building material used, volume of soil held back, structural design, and drainage. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/types+of+retaining+walls,+retaining+wall,+building+retaining+wall" rel="tag">types of retaining walls, retaining wall, building retaining wall</a></p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:52 -0600 http://www.retaining-wall-guide.com/articles/retaining-wall-tires.phpretaining wall tires, retaining wall, building retaining wall<p>Tires belong to the top environmental hazards in the world; disposing them is not easy and cheap. But like what the old adage states, if there's a will, there's a way. So used tires are finding their way towards landscaping and construction sites to be used as retaining wall building materials. Retaining wall tires are commonly used along roadsides and hilly area to hold back soil; you can also find them in landscaping occasionally. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/retaining+wall+tires,+retaining+wall,+building+retaining+wall" rel="tag">retaining wall tires, retaining wall, building retaining wall</a></p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:52 -0600 http://www.retaining-wall-guide.com/articles/retaining-wall-materials.phpretaining wall materials, retaining wall, building retaining wall<p>Today, retaining wall materials are available in almost all conceivable shape, texture, color, and size because of the improvement in retaining wall modular blocks manufacturing. In fact, for an added price, you can now order precast modular retaining wall building blocks that conforms to your own style and installation needs. With little research and trip to the home improvement store, you are bound to see the perfect material for your project. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/retaining+wall+materials,+retaining+wall,+building+retaining+wall" rel="tag">retaining wall materials, retaining wall, building retaining wall</a></p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:52 -0600 http://www.retaining-wall-guide.com/how to build a retaining wall, retaining wall, building retaining wall<p>You might be considering building your own retaining wall. You might be surprised what you can do with the right guidance and a set of helping hands. Some of the most common retaining wall materials are stone in both (natural and composite), bricks, concrete, hard wood, steel, or railroad ties. When you select the appropriate material make sure that it matches the application. For instance, if you are retaining a large slope or grade you will need larger bricks or stones versus a small gardening application. <b>Tags: </b><a href="http://technorati.com/tag/how+to+build+a+retaining+wall,+retaining+wall,+building+retaining+wall" rel="tag">how to build a retaining wall, retaining wall, building retaining wall</a></p>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:55:52 -0600