The easement shaped the choice of wall.
The retaining wall was required over an easement. For this project, rock construction provided a solution that did not require the drilled post footings used in a typical post-and-sleeper wall.
Available area and working space were not limiting factors. There was room for the rock wall’s broader footprint, making it a practical option for the site.
Room to build.
A natural fit.
A construction method without drilling
Rock was selected because this wall could be built without drilling post footings over the easement. That was a specific advantage of the chosen solution on this project.
Space for the wall and its construction
The site could accommodate the wall footprint and the machinery needed to handle and place the rocks. A narrow retaining system was not necessary to preserve usable space.
A finish that belonged in the landscape
The varied shapes, textures and natural tones of the rock suited the surrounding environment. The wall provided retaining while fitting the character of the property.
Large rock placement in a natural setting.
The hero photograph shows construction-stage rock placement and the surrounding site. Surrounding works were not complete when photographed.
A wall selected around the actual site.
The rock wall met the project’s key selection criteria: no drilling was required, the available space suited its footprint, and the finished appearance complemented the surroundings.
This project demonstrates why wall selection starts with the site constraints, available space and intended finish. The no-drilling approach described here relates to this particular project.