Retaining Walls and Seating Walls | Wall Systems

What are the benefits of seating and retaining walls?

Typically used to hold back a slope, retaining walls can also be used as landscaping elements to create sitting walls, garden spaces, sheltered alcoves, and visual variety. Building a retaining wall with pavers is easier and more affordable than you might think. All you need to do to get started is make an appointment with one of our design professionals. We will come to your home, walk you through the options and create the perfect plan based on your needs and wants.

Enhance your landscape design with our customizable seating walls. Choose from a variety of materials and styles to suit your unique vision. This gorgeous built-in patio space using @techobloc material is the perfect place to entertain all year around!

Seating Wall Design | Materials and color options

Integrating paver seating walls into your patio design not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space but also adds functionality and versatility. These walls provide comfortable seating options for guests while also serving as architectural elements that define the boundaries of your patio area. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or a more formal event, paver seating walls offer a cozy and inviting atmosphere for socializing and relaxation. Additionally, they can be customized to complement the style of your patio, whether you prefer a rustic stone look or a sleek modern design. Beyond their aesthetic value, paver seating walls can also act as retaining walls, helping to level uneven terrain and create a more cohesive and functional outdoor living space. Overall, incorporating paver seating walls into your patio not only adds charm and character but also enhances the usability and enjoyment of your outdoor environment.

Is your home situated on a slope? Experience the beauty and stability of our retaining walls. Perfect for preventing soil erosion while adding architectural interest to your outdoor space.

Construction Retaining Walls | Concrete Wall Blocks

Retaining walls constructed with blocks are a popular choice in landscape design due to their durability and versatility. These walls are primarily designed to hold back soil and prevent erosion on sloped terrains, making them essential in various construction and landscaping projects. Segmental retaining walls (SRWs), made from interlocking concrete blocks, are particularly effective as they utilize gravity and friction to maintain stability. The blocks can be stacked without mortar, allowing for easier installation and maintenance. Additionally, incorporating geogrid reinforcement between the layers enhances the wall's strength by distributing loads more evenly, which is crucial for taller structures. The aesthetic appeal of block retaining walls can also be customized through various textures and colors, making them not only functional but also visually attractive elements in outdoor spaces

Retaining walls can be built with multiple types of materials that allow you to create the outdoor living space you dream of. This retaining wall was built using Old Savannah Grey Brick outlined with a wooden top. This combination is perfect with this tabby 12x24 paver.

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Elevate your outdoor gatherings with our durable and versatile retaining walls. Create terraced levels or define garden boundaries with ease. This seating wall and retaining wall combination is the perfect design for any backyard space.

Fire Pit Patio Seating Walls

Here at American Paving Design - our goal is outfit your homes backyard for both luxury and functionality. Seat walls offer an ingenious design solution for fire pit patios. Not only do they enhance the ambiance by reflecting heat, creating a cozier environment, but their bench-style seating also accommodates more people than traditional chairs. To elevate comfort even further, consider adding pillows or cushions for a luxurious touch.

Discover the perfect balance of form and function with our seating walls. Ideal for fire pit patios or garden landscapes.

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Combining different materials creates a whole new flow to any space. Here we used Tremron’s Stonegate wall block system with a four piece Silver Travertine to really create a beautiful contrast.

Wall System | Free Standing Wall Systems

A retaining wall system is a structural solution designed to hold back soil or other materials, preventing erosion and creating level surfaces in sloped areas. These systems are essential in both residential and commercial landscaping, as they manage changes in elevation and enhance the aesthetic appeal of a property. Retaining walls can be constructed from various materials, including concrete blocks, poured concrete, treated timbers, and natural stones, each offering different benefits and durability levels. The design of a retaining wall system takes into account factors such as soil type, wall height, and drainage considerations to ensure stability and effectiveness. Common types of retaining walls include gravity walls, which rely on their own weight for support, and reinforced walls that incorporate materials like geogrids for added strength. Proper drainage behind the wall is crucial to mitigate hydrostatic pressure, which can lead to structural failure. Overall, retaining wall systems are vital for managing earth pressure and providing functional and aesthetic solutions in landscaping and construction projects

This retaining wall was designed to also substitute as a seating wall. It creates the perfect space to entertain friends and family with an aesthetic appeal.

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What exactly are retaining and seating walls?

Seating walls and retaining walls add depth, dimension and character to projects. In most cases, retaining walls are needed to help maintain the integrity of your project by restraining soil and slope. In addition, seating walls built out of wall block, allow you to rid your clunky furniture and entertain guests in style! Want to learn more about adding walls to your design? Watch the video below!

Happy client talks about his patio and seating wall installation!

It’s all about the experience! Our team worked with Corey to design and install the ultimate backyard patio. Watch the video below to hear about his experience with our team and how he now enjoys his paver patio all year-round!

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5 IDEAS FOR PATIO DESIGNING AROUND A FIRE PIT

Firepits are a great place to gather with friends and family. If you’re looking to add a firepit to your outdoor living space, American Paving Design is happy to help! Contact us today at (843) 706-7283, or click on our contact page to write in to us!

5 IDEAS FOR PATIO DESIGNING AROUND A FIRE PIT

Whether it’s wood burning or gas, fire pits are the perfect hangout spot for your summer evenings! Still have questions not answered in our blog? Give us a ring at (843) 706-7283 or send us a message through our contact page. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Top 5 Outdoor Space Trends

Want to create or design a modern outdoor living area, but unsure where to start? Let us inspire you with a few trending ideas in hardscape! Still unsure where to start? Call us at (843) 706-7283 to set up a free estimate to see what your backyard is capable of!

Paver Bench Seating: Patio Seating Wall Ideas!

Sitting walls are perfect for backyard entertainment. Block built seating walls can be circular or square, and can truly help upgrade any paver patio design. Star designing custom sitting walls for your backyard patio installation, today!

How to add wall block to your hardscape project! Stylish and functional!

Retaining Walls, Seating Walls & Garden Walls can be added to any Hardscape Project. Trying to figure out the best design and installation ideas - American Paving Design can help! With numerous wall block materials, colors and sizes to choose from - making your Hardscape project unique is no problem! Learn more, Today!

How to prepare your property for a hardscape installation project!

Creating that perfect Hardscape Design for your backyard can be tricky! But, with these 3 tips, we can help make your process easier. Check out this Bluffton, SC Hardscape design. This installation used Tremron’s, Sierra color paver, in a 3pc style. With matching retaining wall and cap, it’s a PRISTINE addition to any home.

Need ideas for your paver patio? Fall FUN ideas!

Not sure if pavers are a good choice for your new patio? Even though the summer heat is still in full effect, now is the time to start thinking about your backyard patio for fall cookouts and football game cookouts!