Retaining Wall Glossary Montana

Installing a retaining in Montana wall can be a daunting task that requires complete knowledge of the terms associated with retaining walls. Before you install your retaining wall in Montana, consult the following glossary of terms to familiarize yourself with what is involved in the process.

Local Companies

Delaney's Landscape Center
406-883-2612
40514 MT Hwy 35
Polson, MT
Curb Appeal Montana
406-675-2872
P.O. Box 40
Polson, MT
First Class Grass
406-250-0040
274 Coclet ln.
Kalispell, MT
Lawn & Order
406-212-6212
Po Box 7821
Kalispell, MT
The Grass Patch LLC
406-855-7501
1350 Hackamore trl
Billings, MT
Glacier Green Lawn Services
406-261-7306
5 Diane RD
Columbia Falls, MT
TREASURE STATE TREE SERVICE
(406)523-7822
13601 CRYSTAL CR RD
CLINTON, MT
May Lawn & Homecare Inc.
406-261-8480
Po Box 4296
Whitefish, MT
Diversified Materials & Construction Llc
(406) 543-2649
2000 River Rd
Missoula, MT

The following was sourced from allanblock.com.

Backfill - The soil that is placed behind the drainage material and compacted. Avoid using soft, wet clays or spongy organic soils; these soils do not compact well and will continue to settle after construction.

Base Course - The first course to be installed. It may be totally or partially buried.

Base Material - A base pad of free draining granular material, compacted and level to receive the base course of AB units. Allan Block recommends a well-graded, compactible aggregate, ¼" to _" in. (6.4mm to 19.1mm) diameter, with less than 10% fines.

Buried Block - The block below grade.

Compaction - Good compaction will ensure minor settling after construction. Poor compaction will allow the wall and the materials behind the wall to settle, possible moving the wall out of alignment, bulging or possibly to fail. Proper compaction is very important to wall constuction.

Drainage Material - Free draining granular material used in the block cores and just behind the wall to collect and disperse water. This can be the same material as used for base material.

Exposed Wall Face - The portion of the retaining wall that is above grade.

Gravity Wall - Walls that rely on their own weight and setback to hold up the soil behind them.

Green Walls - Also known as plantable walls. Created by stepping back a course of the block enough to expose the hollow core of the course below, where soil and plants can be placed.

Mechanical Plate Compactor - Mechanical equipment used for compacting soils (available at most rental centers).

Retained Soil - The soil that is held back by the wall.

Reinforced Walls - Walls that require the use of reinforcement grid to add strength and structure to the wall.

Setback - The amount the wall leans back or into the hill.

Soil Reinforcement - A geosynthetic material used for added soil reinforcement behind the wall structure.

Surcharge - An added weight above the wall (driveway, pool, patio) that puts pressure on the wall below.
Tiered Walls - Two or more walls set above or below each other, rather than building one very tall wall. The tiered walls can create more useable space, tame slopes, build raised gardens and give the yard a more aesthetic look.

Featured Local Company

Delaney's Landscape Center

406-883-2612
40514 MT Hwy 35
Polson, MT
http://www.delanyslandscapecenter.com/

Were we a backyard-based design/build landscape company? Yes, back in 1980. Polson, and our business, was smaller. Wes and I (Twila) operated our landscape company for four years. As Polson grew, so did we. In 1984, on two acres of land we opened our retail nursery and garden center. A year later, we built our first greenhouse. Thanks to you, our customers, and friends; weve expanded to a major firm. We have on staff three Montana/Idaho Certified Plant Professionals. What does that mean to you? It means training, examinations, working in our industry for some time. With these CPP individuals on staff, we are better able to provide you with the best landscaping, consulting, and professional advice. Just to brag (a little bit), were not just a department store with plants, were ALL about plants, plant care, shrubs and trees. If youre concerned about your garden, we will help you with your concerns.


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