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sberube107

how steep is the hillside

8 years ago
method of terracing the hillside and materials used
thanks
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    8 years ago

    Hi Sandra, the overall elevation change from the patio to the grade level above the highest retaining wall is 8.5 feet. We used large boulders and a CMU wall to retain the slope. The river rock swale handles the flow of stormwater during rain events.

  • 8 years ago

    thank you. what is a 'cmu' wall? is it cinder block and rebar? I think I could adapt this for a hillside that is my dogs' favorite lookout...

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