Retaining walls can be constructed with various materials from stone to wood.
													
																	Timber retaining wall with seating. 
									
	
		
	
																	A timber retaining wall is great for reshaping a sloped yard and lending a real identity and presence to your garden area. 
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																	The slope of this yard presented a significant grade change which required a retaining wall in order to build the pool. 
																	This places the retaining wall and the potential seat wall t the edges of our most frequently used outdoor living spaces. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A retaining wall or perimeter wall can easily be embellished and converted into built in seating to create a more functional space. 
																	The average cost to install a timber retaining wall is about 10 per vertical square foot or 1000 for diy installation of a 20 long x 5 high wall 100 sf. 
																	Pick a building material that will work with the look and feel of your yard. 
																	If hiring a pro the same retaining wall cost is about 2 800 or 28 per square foot. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Simply extend the retaining wall 18 to 2 above the newly raised patio to provide a comfortable seating bench all year around.