Multitiered outdoor living
dam M. Heath originally was asked to install a
segmental block retaining wall along a more
than 120-ft. section of rear yard in a Piankatank
River, Va., home where a wood wall was failing. After
walking the property, talking with the family and
seeing more potential, the homeowners con-
tracted Heath and Mid Atlantic Enterprise Inc. of
Williamsburg, Va., to create and install a multitiered
outdoor retreat acting as an extension to the home.
Walls and steps were built with more than 300 tons
of 57 stone. More than 2,000 sq. ft. of Allan Block
Ashlar Blend in Sandstone created the retaining
walls, seat walls and steps. A natural gas fre pit area
was constructed to be permeable, while the rest of
the 1,100-sq.-ft. paver section was treated using
Alliance Gator XP Polymeric Sand. The fence and
rail system was custom-made black powder-coated
aluminum by Greendale Railing Co. Inc. Forty feet of
fence around the fre pit is 14 in. tall and curves back
7 degrees to better allow for comfortable seating.
The arbor that was the endpoint in the original yard
was repurposed into a transition zone. The existing
weeping cherry was used as an anchor to blend the
hardscape with the surrounding property.
Outdoor Spaces
Take on Many Forms
Across the country, remodelers are creating unique outdoor living spaces for
clients that enhance views, provide cooking and entertainment space, and more
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Product Information
Allan block: Nitterhouse
Masonry Products LLC
Pavers: Hanson
Hardscapes and trevia
by Unilock
Fire pit: RH Peterson
Campfyre
Wall lights: FX luminaire
CustodeGradino
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