National Home Inspector Exam Prep Podcast

02 - Retaining Walls 

Charles Bellefontaine Season 7 Episode 2

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Explore the world of retaining walls - structures that hold earth and prevent erosion while adding usable space to sloping lots. Learn about common materials including wood, masonry, poured concrete, precast blocks, and natural stone. Discover essential construction techniques, drainage requirements, and structural components like tiebacks and deadmen. We'll cover typical defects inspectors encounter including rotation, bowing, cracking, deterioration, and drainage failures. Understand when walls require engineered designs and how to identify safety issues.

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