wall to be built approx. 60' long bank is 4'-6' high
Bricks are interlocking....but do I need to use rebar? or other stablizer to keep wall from shifting?
2006-09-25 06:06:49 · 5 answers · asked by Dune 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
The new retaining wall bricks that are in use today are made so that any pressure placed against the backside of them will only make the wall tighter. That is why when you look at the bricks, there is a lip that lays on the back of the one underneath it. Remember to that a straight wall will have less resistance and strngth than a curved one. As for the rebar? I would recommend mortar instead. Hope this helps.
2006-09-25 06:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use SRW's, or segmental retaining wall blocks. There are many manufacturers and styles to suit your needs. I'm kinda biased because I work with Allan Block materials, but I think they are the best to use. Whichever brand you choose remember: the base is the most important part. The nicest thing about SRW's are that there is no need for a concrete footer or rebar.
2006-09-25 10:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by The Iceman Cometh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're at all concerned about the bank moving, better to use rebar every four feet. If the bank is stable, don't bother.
2006-09-25 06:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh boy, if you are goign to build a wall that big then good luck, there is a lot that can go wrong. I would recommend hiring someone to lay the bottm level (1-2 blocks high) for you then doing the rest yourself.
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2006-09-25 07:22:47 · answer #4 · answered by Justin K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retaining wall bricks hold themselves inplace when pressure is applied to them
2006-09-26 09:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋