Backfilling the wall with rock promotes drainage through the wall and prevents soil from pushing through the cracks in the wall's stones.
How To Build Retaining Wall With Rocks. There are so many different types of natural stones from which you can build decorative walls. Another option is to build a retaining wall with boulder rocks.
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It sincerely breaks my heart every time i see a wall built with unless you have very uniform rocks (how boring, right?), you're going to end up with gaps in the wall. Install a retaining wall crushed rock behind the wall. After laying a few rows, backfill the wall with the crushed stone until how much does it cost to build a retaining wall?
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Boulder rock retaining walls look natural in any landscape. Backfilling the wall with rock promotes drainage through the wall and prevents soil from pushing through the cracks in the wall's stones. Look for rocks with angular faces—they stack better and a give a firmer repose. Retaining walls 4 feet or higher usually require a permit from local building authorities.
