Landscaping improves the appearance of your yard and garden while potentially increasing the resale value of your property. Hardscaping features, such as retaining walls, can add visual interest to your flower beds while also offering a few other surprising benefits. Learn more about how brick masonry and other materials can be used to create an attractive and functional retaining wall that matches your home and enhances your landscaping. 

What Are They?

Retaining walls are structures made of durable materials like brick or stone that are built into the side of sloping land. They’re usually a few feet tall and 15 to 20 feet long, but you can customize them to fit your outdoor areas. Often, the area on top of the wall is used to create a raised flower bed.

Erosion Control

Some retaining walls serve a decorative purpose, but many are installed for functional reasons as well. If you live on sloped land or in an area that experiences frequent flooding, retaining walls can help protect your property from erosion.

Retaining walls serve as a barrier to hold soil in place and redirect the flow of water away from buildings. These walls can help prevent damage to your home’s foundation and can reduce your landscaping maintenance responsibilities. 

Curb Appeal

Retaining walls add style, color, and charm to landscape designs. They’re available in a wide variety of materials, including brick masonry, natural stone, and poured concrete. They’re versatile insofar as you can build them into most landscapes in a way that flows naturally. You can also incorporate steps or seating into them to increase their practicality.

When you’re ready to install a retaining wall, contact Stutzman Sealants & Sons, LLC. They offer brick masonry work for walls, chimneys, and other structures in the Lincoln, NE, area. Call (402) 467-4144 to get a quote on retaining walls from these brick contractors and book an installation appointment. Visit their website to learn more about their caulking and foundation waterproofing services.