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TS Tedrick Home Improvement
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Moweaqua, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

TS Tedrick Home Improvement a locally owned, full service contractor with 11 years of experience providing high quality service to home owners in Effingham and surrounding counties. We specialize in prompt & courteous service, along with competitive prices. We care about each individual by meeting his or her specific needs. We strive to make you a repeat customer. We offer a variety of services, which include concrete driveways, walks, patios and pool decks. In addition, we install retaining walls, siding, fences, cabinets, and countertops. We also do remodels and renovation of kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and garages. Call us today to make your custom dreams come true.

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While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

To maintain the integrity of your landscape, a retaining wall must be installed if the slope of the angle exceeds 35 degrees. The lean of the wall must be 1 inch per 12 inches in height to disperse the weight of the soil uniformly and guarantee the correct drainage of the soil.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

If you don’t backfill a retaining wall—either at all or adequately enough—the wall won’t drain well, and water will be able to pass through it. Poor drainage will lead to a warped wall or a buildup of hydrostatic pressure, which can eventually collapse your retaining wall. If you have particularly sloped land, consult a structural engineer to ensure your hardscaping is adding value to your home.

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