Retaining walls are a practical and useful addition to any yard or garden, helping to add structure to a space and creating raised beds that can serve a variety of functions. However, given the environmental stresses that retaining walls are often subject to, it is crucial to choose the right materials for your retaining walls […]
Retaining Walls
Choosing the Right Drainage System for Your Retaining Walls
Ensuring that your retaining walls have proper drainage systems is one of the most important aspects of retaining wall design and maintenance. By failing to consider drainage, you risk your retaining walls buckling or warping under the weight and pressure that is likely to build up behind them over time. In this post, we take […]
Steel Retaining Walls: Strength and Style in Landscape Construction
As one of the most durable building and construction materials that is easily accessible to the general public, steel is incredibly popular in landscaping and landscape construction. Retaining walls are a common fixture in many garden landscapes, and they provide both practical and aesthetic benefits, allowing for the creation of demarcated areas within a landscape. […]
When is The Best Time to Install A Retaining Wall in Australia?
Protecting your home and property from potential damage is crucial, especially in Melbourne, which is known for rainy winters and floods. Shoring up the landscaping surrounding your house can ensure the well-being of your loved ones and the safety of your home. Building sturdy retaining walls can also help to keep your home secure. In […]
5 Different Types of Retaining Walls
Building your new home on an irregular land surface can present many challenges, often requiring excavation work and rising retaining walls. You want to have your foundation on solid, flat ground, or else your house might develop weak points over time. If your construction site has slopes and valleys, you may also want to look […]
Retaining Walls 101
Welcome back to the RWSteel blog – the perfect place for us to showcase our know-how and passion to ensure that your home is as safe and comfortable as possible. We got into this business because we knew that we had innovative insight into the best and most sustainable materials and knew that we were […]