Retaining Walls & Steps
A retaining wall is more than just a decorative barrier of stacked rocks or stones. Designed to keep soil from shifting between two elevations while adding dimension to your property. These structures require careful planning and proper installation to provide the necessary soil retention from encroaching into undesired areas. Many properties are underutilized. With a retaining wall you can eliminate steep, difficult to mow slopes, stop erosion, and create attractive planting beds while adding function to your outdoor living space. Furthermore, the steps built between outdoor elevations can be built in a variety of styles using different products such as stone, block or lumber. Below you will find the different types available.
Retaining Walls & Steps
Armour Stone
Armor stones are a great option for retaining walls and steps due to their weight and strength. Naturally quarried, this stone is chosen for its resistance to wear and erosion, and often creates unique looking spaces providing your property with a more natural look. Additionally, amour stones are used for garden walls, often spread throughout flower beds and terraces for an extra rich look. At JJ Landscaping we bring the equipment and experience needed to make your vision a reality. The slides provided display a variety of design styles as well as the different shapes and sizes commonly used. Have a question? Need help for a design? Call JJ Landscaping @ (647) 784-7085 with no pressure to buy. We would be happy to assist you.
Block System
Increase the space for children to play, guests to be entertained, or for simple leisure. Retaining walls also provide a wonderful opportunity to create a staircase or garden bed between various elevations adding character and beauty to your outdoor living space. At JJ Landscaping, we specialize in interlock retaining walls and steps. Years of experience have provided us with an understanding of different soil compositions and their behavior under stress. Furthermore, we are experienced on a variety of different wall designs, consistently keeping up to date with new materials and building practices. We take extra care when designing our walls to make sure proper water management and surplus loads exerted on our walls are handled adequately. Call JJ Landscaping @ (647) 784-7085 and we will help you to choose a style and design that suits your needs. No job is too big or too small. Located to the left of this page are the commonly used block designs we work with from Bestway Stone, Unilock and Teco -o- block.
Lumber
Building a lumber retaining wall is a fantastic way to bring both form and function to your landscape. While steps can be taken to make a concrete or rock retaining wall more appealing, it is difficult to replicate the natural warmth timber retaining wall provide. At JJ Landscaping, we can help design a wall that is both functional and stylish. Have a question? Call JJ Landscaping @ (647) 784-7085 for additional information and friendly advise.
Steps
Natural Stone Steps
Natural Stone steps are ideal for outdoor applications. Steps are extremely durable, the size of the stone make it sturdy and reliable once it is installed. They provide luxurious appeal to the landscape unparalleled by any other product. Made from sandstone, limestone and granite, natural steps are stocked in 4", 5", 6" and 8" lengths with custom sizes available. They are generally 16”-18” deep and 6”-7” high. While usually a little more expensive than concrete, natural steps tend to “age” better, and will basically last a lifetime. At JJ Landscaping, we have the equipment and know how to ensure every step is installed with care. Have questions? Give us a call @ (647) 784 7085 and we would be pleased to review the options available and answer any inquires you may have.
Pre-Cast Concrete Steps
Give us a call @ (647) 784 7085 and we would be pleased to review the options available and answer any questions you may have.
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