2006-07-20 15:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by maitlanddrive 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Once you remove the section, you no longer have the continuous beam which is a major source of structural strength.
You can compensate for this by creating tie-backs that extend from the top of each side of your "gap". Tie-backs typically consist of thick rebar tied to the retaining wall with steel and concrete, and tied to the ground in a substantial footer of steel and concrete. A structural engineer can give you a rough design in a matter of minutes if you call him out to the site.
2006-07-20 18:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Elwood Blues 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your retaining wall is made from the simple drywall overlaying 2 by 4s, you can do this: First tear down all of the drywall (or whatever type of covering that is over the 2 by 4s. After that has been accomplished, install heavy, sturdy 4 by 4s as beams in at least two places where the wall if being removed and where they won't interfere with your objective in removing the wall. If the wall has considerable "length", you may have to install more than two beams (4 by 4s). After the beams are in place, you can SAFELY remove all other supports (all 2 by 4s) without compromising the integrety of the support wall. I have done this many time while remodelling...and the plan I've given you here works very well...trust me. I hope that this helps in resolving your problem. Good luck.
2006-07-20 23:04:03 · answer #2 · answered by LARRY M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
retaining wall made of drywall?????
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thanks for the laff, remodeling contractor.
2006-07-21 00:26:15 · answer #3 · answered by ½«gumwrapper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some useful tips here.
2006-07-24 11:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a contractor
2006-07-20 22:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by jrmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋