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Wood retaining walls:
Wood retaining walls are the cheapest and easiest to build. We usually use pressure treated lumber so that it last as long as possible unless you are planning of growing vegetables near the wall. The lifespan of a pressure treated wall is between 10-20 years depending on how thick of lumber you use and also how much water is setting in the soil up against the wall.
Dry stack natural stone retaining walls:
Dry stack wall stone comes in many different colours, shapes, and sizes. We usually select the best stone suited for the application to ensure strength and good aesthetics. For dry stack a good base is essential since the stones are stacked using no mortar with the exception being the top cap.
Mortared walls:
Mortared walls are more versatile than dry stack and sometimes are quicker to build. A good base is also required for these and good drainage is essential.
Troweled finish concrete walls and stamped concrete walls:
A strong concrete retaining wall has a place and for some more modern designs fits the bill. There are many different colours and patterns you can chose from so don't write concrete off as a boring material before you see what can be done.
Allen Block retaining walls:
These can be dry stacked or mortared depending on the size of the wall. They are somewhere between a concrete wall and a natural stone wall and fit nicely in with pavingstone designs.
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