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Retaining Wall

  • 18-06-2012 2:22pm
    #1
    peterc14
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭


    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?


Comments

  • #2
    C Eng
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭C Eng


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

    What exactly are you looking for the wall to retain?


  • #3
    peterc14
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭peterc14


    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.


  • #4
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    just lay the blocks on flat, job done.


  • #5
    peterc14
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭peterc14


    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?


  • #6
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


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


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