- Corner Boards
- Decks, Balconies, Stoops, Steps, Areaways, Porches, Patio/Cover and Applicable Railings
- - Deck Attachments
- - Deck Flashing
- - Deck Handrail Systems
- - Exterior Handrails
- Door Trim
- Eaves, Soffits and Fascias
- Exterior Doors
- Exterior Hose Bib
- Exterior Trim
- Flashing
- Stairs
- Vegetation, Grading, Drainage, Driveways, Patio Floor, Walkways and Retaining Walls
- - Flagstone
- - Grading
- - Retaining Wall
- - Trim
- - Walks
- Wall Cladding, Flashing and Trim
- Wall Finishes
- Windows
- - Window Flashing
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Retaining Wall
The term retaining wall refers to a free-standing structure used to prevent soil from shifting on sloping lots. These are commonly used in landscaping to create terraces, in the front of a property where a road cuts through it. A retaining wall can be made of stone, bricks or concrete.
A retaining wall helps to keep the soil from shifting and helps to stop erosion. Without a retaining wall, the ground could start to shift, jeopardizing your home and foundation. Run-off from a slope without a retaining wall can also cause ruts in your landscaping. A well-designed retaining wall is anchored at the base or in the middle of the wall to prevent slippage. Such a wall also has a drainage system to prevent pressure from building up behind the wall.