Definitions: Walls are a vertical structure. Retaining walls are vertical structures designed to withhold the pressure of a slope.

Walls and retaining walls

Walls can enhance the aesthetic, organization, and dimensions of a property. Walls in terms of outside features can be categorized generally into two categories: Landscaping walls and retaining walls. Landscaping walls are commonly used as borders or dividers in a landscape, often times enclosing patios and outdoor spaces, contrasting the spaces from the rest of the environment (while also in many cases offering seating depending on the height). Retaining walls are commonly used to create a leveled area on a slope, aiding in the formation of terraces. With this, retaining walls have a secondary function of prevent erosion and complete collapse of a slop, on a leveled area. For this reason, retaining walls are usually made of natural raw stone.

Stone veneers

Stone veneers differ from all the other walls in that its function is completely different from that of landscaping or retaining walls: stone veneers are thinly cut stone pieces that are placed onto a thin sheet of cement and act as an alternative to dense natural stone. These veneers are usually used as exterior and interior to a building, never the frame or actual foundational wall. Stone veneers can offer a great amount aesthetic, protection, and even added durability to a structure or environment without having to use dense natural stone that can often be more expensive, harder to install, and contribute to structural overload.

What Cione’s Hardscape & Masonry offers 

No matter what type of wall you choose, nor what style you are interested in, our wall & retaining wall construction and design services can fulfill any one of your needs or desires, while also giving you a satisfactory experience, with discounts and benefits along with exceptional pricing for you. We are eager to relieve you of your landscaping burdens, and aid you in your landscaping desires: 

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