If you’ve got property that’s more slope than straight, it can be frustrating trying to put it to use. Similarly, if you have issues with erosion due to your soil type and slope, it can be just as frustrating trying to keep the landscaping on your Rochester property from washing away. Fortunately, there’s an easy option that makes your property both more functional and easier to landscape: retaining walls. In this post, we’ll get into the details of how you can change the slope of your Rochester property with a retaining wall installation.
Add Functionality to Your Landscape with Retaining Walls
Retaining walls work by using a process called cut and fill excavating to remove dirt at the bottom of the slope and move it to the top of the slope, then placing a retaining wall in the steeper grade that falls between the two areas that have become more level. This allows you to level out your lot to improve functionality.
However, this process also protects against water erosion, helping to protect our waterways. When water begins to flow downhill too quickly, it can detach soil from the surface of the earth, carrying it along with the surface water. When this water reaches a waterway, it can block light and kill off plants that are part of the natural cycle of the waterway.
By decreasing the slope through cut and fill with a retaining wall, the speed of the water slows down dramatically. It can no longer achieve the speed needed to detach soil from the earth, preventing erosion from happening. Drainage can also be added at the bottom of the retaining wall to carry the water away in a safe, reasonable manner that provides you with a dry, comfortable yard.
Adding retaining walls to your sloped or eroded property makes it much easier to maintain, use, and protect. If you’re considering retaining wall installation for your Rochester property, you want to work with an experienced team that understands the nuances of how they work, like the professionals at Maressa Remodeling. Why not give our friendly team a call today and see how we can help you get more from your property?
