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Where Are The Drain Holes?

February 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Large poured concrete retaining walls need to have drain holes at the base of the wall to relieve the hydrostatic pressure (watter pressure) behind the wall.  In many cases the retaining wall builder fails to add this much needed component. 

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