Water damage such as flooding or wash.
How to install drain tile behind retaining wall.
Dig a 6 to 8 inch wide trench immediately behind the retaining wall with a shovel.
Use a drain pipe to route water from behind the wall.
2 count the number of weep holes in.
Measure the thickness of the wall from the face to the back at the top of the wall and double the measurement to determine the length of the pvc drain sleeves.
For proper drainage the first 12 inches of space behind a retaining wall should be filled with crushed stone or gravel.
Dig slowly and carefully to avoid putting added pressure on the wall and causing it to topple over.
To create beautiful landscapes and gardens many homeowners use a retaining wall to hold back earth in a sloping yard.