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Is a footing required for a retaining wall system?

April 26, 2017footing retaining system wall

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Is a footing required for a retaining wall system?

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A traditional footing is not required. A compacted stone base of 4″ to 6″ is all you need for your retaining wall. Generally, the higher the wall the thicker the base, you do not need to dig down beneath the frost line.