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Retaining wall?

9 years ago

We are thinking of doing something similar to this design and want to know if you used the large pavers as a sort or retaining wall.

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Wentworth Landscapes
9 years ago
Good morning Shannan, This patio was built using Unilock Brussels Blocks Dimensional wall stone infilled with Unilock Brussels Block pavers. I would recommend using a wall stone for your retain and then finding a paving stone to match for your laying pattern within. A geotextile filter fabric should be used behind the wall before infilling with a granular base. Hope this helps and good luck with your project!
Shannan Powell thanked Wentworth Landscapes
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