Masonry Site Systems Retaining Wall And Garden Wall Systems

1) Garden Walls
2) Retaining Walls
3) Specifications

1. Garden Walls

Constructed above grade and outdoors, garden walls serve as fences or decorative dividers. They may be used to give privacy and/or architectural beauty to gardens, yards, and patios. Garden walls are non-bearing structures, however they must be constructed properly to withstand constant exposure to winds, rains and snow, and temperature changes. Such walls may be constructed from stone, brick, CMU and similar materials. Variation in design options include special bonds, screen walls, and wall types, such as straight, panel, and serpentine walls.

Common types of garden walls

architectural garden wall in a landscape setting

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