About Rubble Walls:  Rubble retaining walls are made using stone, sand and mortar.  Rubble walls are a type of gravity wall and they are typically built on top of a reinforced concrete footing.  Stones (typically granite) of various sizes are fitted together to make a unique yet aesthetically pleasing wall that will blend in to the landscape around it.

Design Considerations:  Rubble walls typically have a concrete footing and the footing width is 6″-12″ wider than the base of the wall.  The base of a rubble wall is usually around 1/2 of the height of the wall.  Rubble walls are effective retaining wall systems but become more and more costly as the height of the wall increases.  Rubble walls provide a unrivaled natural and classic look that is hard to achieve with other wall systems.

When to Use:  Rubble walls, typically constructed from granite, sand and mortar, add a classic touch to any project.  The look of rubble walls is timeless and the sturdy construction allows for the walls to withstand the test of time.  The cr0ss-section of the rubble wall system varies on each project due to varying loading and soil conditions.  Walls over 4′ are typically designed by a Professional Engineer.

Rubble Walls in Greater Atlanta:  Rubble retaining walls can be a very nice accent to your project.  Fortress can help you execute your next rubble wall project in Atlanta, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Roswell, Cumming, or Milton.