Project Overview: Curved MagnumStone Wall Protects Residential Property
MagnumStone’s retaining wall system made a big impact on this residential property, securely stabilizing a slope in close proximity to the landowner’s home. Reaching 26 ft. (7.9 m.) high with embedment and stretching 170 ft. (51.8 m.), the geogrid reinforced retaining wall delivered a strong, beautiful, backyard solution.
Its rugged appearance and concave design fit snugly around the house, which stands as close as 12 ft. (3.66 m.) away. Construction wasn’t easy in such limited space, but MagnumStone’s lightweight, hollow-core blocks helped the contractor access the site and complete this wall’s installation with ease.
MagnumStone’s retaining wall system delivers secure slope stabilization and maximized development space for this residential property’s landscaped yard, reaching 26 ft. (7.9 m.) high with embedment.
Project Challenges & Solutions
This MagnumStone geogrid reinforced wall efficiently built a concave curve to work around and protect the property’s house. Accessibility for this project was challenging, as the wall stands as close as 12 ft. (3.66 m.) from the home. MagnumStone’s hollow core units made it easier to lift and place the blocks in such limited space.
The wall spans 170 ft. (51.8 m.) in length, with tapered step-downs that integrate more refined finishing details. The rugged appearance and Ridgestone color of the blocks, produced by Lee Building Products, blend well with the natural landscape.
The reinforced wall offers exceptional strength and was installed with the expertise of local crew SS-N-S Services, LLC. MagnumStone’s streamlined installation techniques use construction equipment to hoist the blocks, increasing worksite safety and reducing labor costs.
The system’s precast hollow core retaining wall blocks are filled with clear crush gravel for exceptional drainage efficiency. With built-in drainage channels, MagnumStone helps expedite water conveyance to enhance the retaining wall’s strength and durability for generations.
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Why MagnumStone Retaining Walls?
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This project was successfully completed thanks to Lee Building Products (MagnumStone Producer), SS-N-S Services, LLC (Contractor), Renaissance Design Build, Inc. (Civil Engineer) and Vector Engineers, Inc. (Geotechnical Engineer).
