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Why some retaining walls don’t stand a chance

Retaining walls look permanent but they’re constantly fighting against gravity and soil pressure. When drainage fails or water builds up behind the wall, the force increases dramatically. Add poor ...
QDEAR TIM: Can you tell me how to build a retaining wall? Are retaining wall blocks a good choice? What critical things do I need to know so that I don't have a collapse or other failure in the years ...