After years of inspecting properties across Edmonton, I've seen too many retaining walls fail because of one overlooked detail: drainage. Here's what most homeowners and contractors don't realize—a retaining wall is only as strong as its drainage system. I recently inspected a property where improper drainage had created hydrostatic pressure behind the wall, causing it to lean and crack. The fix? Thousands of dollars in repairs that could have been prevented with proper installation. Here's what
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Water is the biggest enemy of retaining walls. When rain builds up behind the wall, pressure rises rapidly—and that’s what causes cracking, leaning, or even total failure. Engineers solve this by giving water a way out. Drainage layers, gravel backfill, weep holes, and perforated pipes work together to release pressure before it becomes dangerous. A retaining wall isn’t just holding soil—it’s managing water. When drainage is done right, these walls can remain stable for decades, even during heav
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How to Properly Build a Retaining Wall: The Importance of Drainage Retaining walls do not fail because of weak materials, but because of an invisible and constant enemy: water. The image clearly illustrates one of the most common causes of structural collapse: hydrostatic pressure building up behind the wall when there is no proper drainage system. The Problem: Hydrostatic Pressure When the soil behind a wall becomes saturated due to rain or irrigation, water becomes trapped. Unlike dry soil, wa
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