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We are replacing this old dry stack rock wall.
We are replacing this old dry stack rock wall.
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Over the years it has become full of weeds and is collapsing, pouring gravel onto the driveway.
Over the years it has become full of weeds and is collapsing, pouring gravel onto the driveway.
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After dismantling the fence, enough material was dug out to build the wall and install a 12" drain chimney.
After dismantling the fence, enough material was dug out to build the wall and install a 12" drain chimney.
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Base drainage: 3" perforated pipe leading to the California drain. Visible rebar reinforces the wall’s connection to the house.
Base drainage: 3" perforated pipe leading to the California drain. Visible rebar reinforces the wall’s connection to the house.
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We also encountered the house main water line ...
We also encountered the house main water line ...
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The main water line is now sleeved in PVC, allowing for future maintenance without disturbing the new retaining wall.
The main water line is now sleeved in PVC, allowing for future maintenance without disturbing the new retaining wall.
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Concrete and rebar reinforce the wall-to-house junction, while integrated fence posts add structural rigidity to both the wall and fencing.
Concrete and rebar reinforce the wall-to-house junction, while integrated fence posts add structural rigidity to both the wall and fencing.
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Finally, the driveway is cut parallel to the wall to prepare for a seamless finished look.
Finally, the driveway is cut parallel to the wall to prepare for a seamless finished look.
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Prep for the concrete.
Prep for the concrete.
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Protecting the fresh concrete.
Protecting the fresh concrete.
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Current phase complete. Once the winter weather passes a matching rubber topcoat will be applied to the concrete, seamlessly blending this work with the existing surface.
Current phase complete. Once the winter weather passes a matching rubber topcoat will be applied to the concrete, seamlessly blending this work with the existing surface.