The Luxury of a Paved Surface

If you're building a swimming pool, it's time to talk to your contractor about a retaining wall. If you have a level yard, you might not think you need a retaining wall, but that's not the case. Retaining walls can bring strength and stability to your new swimming pool. There are other benefits to building a retaining wall for your swimming pool. Read the list below. Here are four reasons to include a retaining wall in your backyard swimming pool plans. 

Ensure Support for Features

If you're building a swimming pool, now's the time to think about the features you want to add to it. If you want to add features like a waterfall or grotto, it's a good idea to include a retaining wall. A retaining wall gives you the stability you need for concrete pool features. Without a retaining wall, your soil might not be able to support the added weight. 

Create Extra Seating Space

Now that you're building a swimming pool, you need to think about seating arrangements. That's especially important if you want to do any entertaining with your new pool. One of the benefits of retaining walls is that they serve entertainment purposes too. You can add space for seating to your swimming pool retaining wall. You can also add storage space to your retaining walls. That way, you have a safe space to store your pool supplies when they're not in use. 

Stop Rock and Soil Slides

If you have a sloped yard, you need to worry about rock and soil slides. A sloped yard can send soil and rock sliding into your pool. That can cause a couple of problems. First, dirt and rocks can slide into the pool. This can create problems for the filter system. It can also create an unsightly mess. Second, rocks can slide into your yard and create a safety risk for your friends and family. Sliding rocks can also damage your pool. 

Prevent Soil Erosion

If you build your pool on a sloped lot, you need to think about soil erosion. That's especially important where soil erosion is concerned. Without the right protection, the soil can erode in your yard. Soil erosion can create a hazard for your home, and your pool. In fact, without a retaining wall, soil can erode from around your swimming pool. To avoid that risk, have a retaining wall installed with your swimming pool.

For more information, contact a retaining wall installation professional today.