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Retaining Wall

peterc14 · 2012-06-18 13:22:27

What would be the cheapest way to build a 400mm high retaining wall using standard concrete blocks? Would the block have to be laid on its side or would it be ok as normal for this low height?

18-06-2012 1:22pm

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peterc14

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What would be the cheapest way to build a 400mm high retaining wall using standard concrete blocks?

Would the block have to be laid on its side or would it be ok as normal for this low height?

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#2 18-06-2012 1:50pm

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A retaining wall's size and material type depends on many factors.

What exactly are you looking for the wall to retain?

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#3 19-06-2012 8:54am

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Basically the driveway kerb is 400mm above the lawn so was planning a retaining wall approx 1200mm back from the kerb to make a feature.

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#4 20-06-2012 9:36am

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just lay the blocks on flat, job done.

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#5 20-06-2012 9:42am

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BryanF wrote: »

just lay the blocks on flat, job done.

Thanks Bryan - do u even think you would need a foundation or would a bit of hardcore tamped dow be ok to provide level base... i assume u couldnt just lay them on the soil?

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#6 20-06-2012 9:47am

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Ceng territory, what I might suggest you would probably consider overkill

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