Retaining Wall Installation
for Aurora, CO & the Surrounding Areas

Types of Retaining Walls

Retaining walls are designed to support and hold up soil while preventing erosion on landscaping sites, especially sites that have changes in elevation. Without retaining walls, your landscaping might collapse and spill everywhere, harming the quality and aesthetics of your landscaping. There are different types of retaining walls available for construction from All American Sprinkler & Landscaping, Inc., depending on your specific landscaping needs. Learn more about the different options available for your property.

Gravity Retaining Walls

Gravity retaining walls typically feature shorter walls and rely on a combination of their own weight and heavy materials to hold back soil. The materials typically used to make gravity retaining walls include concrete, stone, or brick. Gravity retaining walls are typically only about four feet tall, but blend in well with the surrounding landscaping. These walls are ideal for smaller landscaping projects.

Cantilever Retaining Walls

Cantilever retaining walls are designed to support taller landscaping structures. The specific design of cantilever retaining walls is that of a concrete stem and a slab base, which forms a T shape with a heel and a toe. The heel extends back into the retained soil, while the toe extends outward. This design allows cantilever retaining walls to effectively stand up to the pressure of taller soil structures.

Anchored Retaining Walls

If you're looking for the tallest retaining wall you can find, an anchored retaining wall is typically your best option. These walls feature reinforced anchors that are driven into the soil behind the wall and tensioned so they can provide the support and stability the retaining wall needs to stand tall. Anchored retaining walls are the best option for areas of landscaping where the soil is a bit unstable. Typically, these walls will be anchored by sturdy steel or wire cables.

Sheet Piling Retaining Walls

Sheet piling retaining walls are your best option for areas where the soil you're working with is soft, or where space is limited. These walls are built by driving sheets of wood, vinyl, or steel into the ground. If you're looking for tall, thin retaining walls that can effectively prevent soil erosion, sheet piling retaining walls are a solid option that can be installed quickly.