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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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The longevity of flood walls depends on how they were constructed, but most wood, gravel, and cement flood walls last 10 years. While aluminum flood walls may cost far more initially, they can be a good investment as they can last decades and will not be damaged by exposure to the elements.

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.

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.

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

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