Wall stability

Yorky

There is a brick wall which forms the bellmouth to the estate where I live which consists of a curved wall and a pillar at each end.

One of the neighbours pointed out that the wall has not been 'built in' to the pillars - this has become evident due to contraction of the mortar which has reveale a gap all the way down.

My garden adjoins this wall and I'm concerned about the structural safety of it in the event of an impact. Before I get onto the builder, is this poor building practice and is in indeed unsafe?

Mellor

Its bad practice, not always unsafe, but could be, if the wall is curve it will increase strength and if its c.1100 high then toppling is unlikely.

as for "structural safety of it in the event of an impact", the wall will be destroyed regardless. Wouldn't make a huge difference to a crash.

Yorky

Thank you for your replies. I've taken some photographs of the wall. The pillars are 1.22m high and 0.67m x 0.67m and the wall is 1.14m high x 3.3m wide.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/Kilnadrain/P1030093.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/Kilnadrain/P1030091.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/Kilnadrain/P1030090.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/Kilnadrain/P1030089.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff250/Kilnadrain/P1030088.jpg

With it being at the estate entrance and my garden being on the other side, my main concerns are about it toppling over and/or not withstanding the impact of a motor vehicle.