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GardenWeb - The Internet's Garden Community ... I need a 4 - 6 1/2' tall retaining wall on one long side of the pool we're putting in. I'm having a heck of a time finding suitable, affordable, and available material (block) to build it out of. I'm now thinking of a poured concrete wall (like a foundation).
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A retaining wall can be built out of loose stones, concrete block, poured concrete, wood, etc. To know how to build a retaining wall, you must first consider its height, drainage and the slope behind it. Consult a qualified engineer for help.
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www.askthebuilder.com/RetainingWalls.shtml
www.askthebuilder.com/RetainingWalls.shtml
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A concrete retaining wall design usually sits on a concrete footing and is used to retain either landscaping, stairwells, or grade changes. Concrete retaining walls are constructed by pouring the concrete into ... Insulated concrete forms (ICF's) used for retaining walls have concrete poured between two layers of foam panels.
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This PlantTalk Colorado script discusses retaining wall design considerations. ... Most retaining walls fail because of pressure against the wall caused by water or soil-moisture build up behind the wall. All walls should provide for the back-of-wall water to freely drain down and away from the wall.
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A retaining wall holds back soil, either in a planting bed or on a slope or hillside. It can be built out of anything - from stone to wood to poured concrete - and it can significantly alter the contours of your yard or garden. ... How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall...
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･ 1 Figure out where and why you want a wall: at the bottom of a gentle slope to create a new planting... ･ 2 Use a trowel, shovel or grub axe to chop out the cut (a combination of ditch and ledge) where your... ･ 3 Cut 4-by-4 posts to a le...
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Learn how to build a retaining wall. Landscape timbers are used to build retaining walls but there are many different materials that can be used. ... If you plan to build your retaining wall with bricks, concrete blocks, rocks or other such materials you will need a foundation before you start. A footing is a below...
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Build a small hill using dry sand, and if you take some ... Retaining walls can be constructed with many materials: wood, poured concrete, concrete block, decorative stackable concrete block, etc. The science and engineering of retaining walls is very complex, so do not try to do a tall wall without an engineered solution.
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However, those people or builders who do build basements often overlook an important point. Basement walls, be they poured concrete or concrete block, are also retaining walls. ... However, these two elements are not enough to totally withstand the forces of soil and water against a poured concrete or foundation wall.
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