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Sharp Concrete Masonry
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Taos, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

Sharp Concrete Masonry is a premier provider of exceptional masonry and landscaping services, committed to transforming outdoor areas into functional and aesthetically pleasing extensions of your home. Call us today!

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Patio Remodel
Checkerboard driveway
Flagstone Stairs and Retaining walls
Concrete Bar Top

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Peregrino Garden Landscaping LLC
New to Angi
Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Taos, NM and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Peregrino Garden Landscape LLC, offers you its services, we are a company that works for you, with great pleasure we can help you our experience is competitive, you can communicate with us without any commitment, we will give you a proposal so that you get a beautiful garden, we thank you for your preference, peregrino garden landscape, It is available for you

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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.

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

Rebar is a steel support that goes inside concrete to prevent structural damage over time. Concrete is susceptible to impact, weight, and tension. By inserting rebar into the concrete during the installation, you can help extend its lifespan and avoid hazardous situations where the foundation of your home gives way to tensile forces.

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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