Vancouver Island’s terrain is characterized by slopes — from gentle garden terraces to steep forested hillsides. Most slopes are stable most of the time. But slope instability is a real issue in certain conditions, and the consequences of a failure — whether a small erosion problem or a more significant slippage — can be serious...
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Why Retaining Walls Fail — and How to Make Sure Yours Doesn’t
Retaining walls look simple. A stack of rock or block holding back a slope — what could go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Failed retaining walls are a common sight on Vancouver Island properties, and the causes are almost always the same. Understanding why walls fail is the best way to ensure...