Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Cracks in retaining walls

It never fails that when a mason, or perhaps a wannabe mason, puts up a concrete or composite wall, they often leave out the drains. Yes, drains are needed in retaining walls in order to let the water out before it freezes and causes the cracks we all dislike so much. It seems like the older the wall, the less likely it will have drains, here in the northeast that is.
When repairing the cracks is is essential to read up on where to put the drains and get them in before you patch. Otherwise you'll be patching every year for a long time.Or see your friendly mason referred to you by a friend and he'll do it right!
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