When shopping around for a new home there are many things to consider. If being outdoors is important to you, then the front and backyard of homes are going to be something that you are interested in looking at.
If you are a homeowner that is looking for a retaining wall that not only functions as a means to retain the soil on your property, but want something aesthetically pleasing as well you may be wondering if your retaining wall should be curved or...
In the Fraser Valley we see a lot of old retaining walls that are failing and need to be replaced. Whether they are wood or concrete, a failing retaining wall will need to be replaced before it falls down and potentially causes damage to surrounding...
Retaining walls can be built with limited tools, but just like anything if you want to do really high-quality work you need to invest in the proper tools.
Excavation is the process of digging soil. It can be by hand, or with an excavator. In BC you must call Bc1Call 3 days prior to digging.
Allan Block is a name for a collection of 3 styles of retaining wall blocks.
Allan Block retaining walls can be built using a single sized block, or a combination up to 4 different sizes.
Cutting Allan Blocks and their caps is always required. At a minimum you will need to cut blocks and caps to length, and frequently you need to customize blocks or caps to make them fit tightly, especially when building staircases.
The majority of your retaining wall design will come from your ideas, and your contractor’s vision.
The foundation of your Allan Block retaining wall is as you can imagine, critical.