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9/19/2019 3 Comments Types of Stone Masonry First of all, what is a stone masonry?
Well, in the broadest sense, stone masonry simply means stone units bonded together with mortar. It's a natural stone structure used to create beautiful facades and architecture. There are many different types of stone masonry, which we will share with you below: The two main types of stone masonry are rubble and ashlar, and under these are lots of various subtypes. Here are the main types and subtypes of stone masonry:
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9/19/2019 0 Comments Inexpensive Retaining Wall Ideas Planning to uplift your backyard? Do you want to set up a nice space for barbecues? How about some sections for gardening? Are you looking for something more functional and aesthetic than a simple fence?
Then putting up a retaining wall may be the answer to your problem! Retaining walls are multifunctional permanent structures that provide you with a flat, usable piece of land to use for whatever you fancy! Barbecue party? Check! Flower garden? Check! Lawn? Check! The opportunities are endless!  Are you looking to revamp your outdoor area by increasing your lawn space, and adding a bit of aesthetically pleasing structures? Then a retaining wall may be the perfect answer for you!
Retaining walls are multifunctional permanent structures that can be made of various materials, depending on your needs and wants. These walls create a level area from an otherwise sloping land, significantly increasing the land area that you can use for whatever purpose you see fit. The availability of different materials in building these walls also give them a certain versatility over the design, feel, and overall look of the wall. They are not just functional- they can pretty up your space, too! 9/16/2019 0 Comments Reinforcing Retaining Walls Retaining walls are structures made to keep earth in place and overcome sloped areas. A lot of factors go into creating a retaining wall, especially since its job is to resist gravity. Examples of these factors are the climate in which the land is in, the type of soil, and the material to be used in constructing. Failure to consider what might happen above and below the surface of the retaining wall will surely result to damage.
A well-made retaining wall usually doesn’t need reinforcement, but those that get up to over 3 feet tall may require one as a precaution. There are many types of reinforcements which also depend on the type of retaining wall you have.  Thinking of sprucing up your space by revamping your backyard and adding curb appeal?
A retaining wall serves many uses, from giving you more usable space to adding an aesthetic value to an otherwise plain property. These can be made with different materials, the most common ones being concrete, which is affordable, easy to install, and lasts for a long time. Here is how you can build a concrete retaining wall. |
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