A retaining wall or perimeter wall can easily be embellished and converted into built in seating to create a more functional space.
Timber retaining wall with seating.
Simply extend the retaining wall 18 to 2 above the newly raised patio to provide a comfortable seating bench all year around.
A timber retaining wall is great for reshaping a sloped yard and lending a real identity and presence to your garden area.
Jan 16 2017 whether it s for structural purposes or purely aesthetics here are walls of all shapes and sizes for you to browse.
If hiring a pro the same retaining wall cost is about 2 800 or 28 per square foot.
The average cost to install a timber retaining wall is about 10 per vertical square foot or 1000 for diy installation of a 20 long x 5 high wall 100 sf.
View products and shop online with builders.
In this episode andrew shows you how to build a curved wall with seating in your garden.
Retaining walls can be constructed with various materials from stone to wood.
Pick a building material that will work with the look and feel of your yard.