First visit to GardenStew? Learn more Already a member? -> Sign in     Not a member yet? -> Register

You are in Forums > Garden Design >

Any retaining wall experts here?



To hide these ads please register / sign in




Pianolady

Zone 4b Iowa
Posts: 539
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:17 am   Post subject: Any retaining wall experts here?


I need retaining wall ideas for a hill that'll require a retaining wall over 6' tall. Right now it's a concrete block wall, not attractive & leaning back (which is better than forward). Dirt has slowly been washed out over the years. It appears stable, but is very unattractive.

I'm assuming it'll need to be engineered by a professional, as it's at a 90 degree angle from the house holding up a hill.

Anyone done something like this? Have any pics or recommendations? I'm just starting to look at options, and could use some inspiration.

Retaining wall is to the right of the concrete steps. I really don't want to have to take out the steps, but will if I have to. The deck can be removed to put in the retaining wall, as we need to replace it anyway. The patio/landing at the top of the steps is a disaster (cracked & washed out underneath), will be removed and new put in at same time.





To hide these ads please register / sign in
Back to top
Profile | PM | Website | My Garden | My Blog



eileen


Forum Moderator

Scotland
Posts: 18013
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:06 am   Post subject:


We've never had to build retaining walls above ground only below the soil to stop tree roots piercing our pond liner. I'm not much help to you I'm afraid but I did find these websites that may be.


http://www.gardenadvice.co.uk/howto/garden-build/retainingwall/index.html

http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/pdf/DS-P-Ldg5_4.pdf

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/buildretainingwall


_________________
Back to top
Profile | PM | My Garden | My Blog



Pianolady

Zone 4b Iowa
Posts: 539
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:49 pm   Post subject:


Thanks for the links, the 2nd one is particularly useful. We found CornerStone products that look nice, and have seen a few locally built this way that were a good 20' high. Bet it's pricey though! If anyone's used this product and has a review good or bad, I'd love to hear it.

Back to top
Profile | PM | Website | My Garden | My Blog



eileen


Forum Moderator

Scotland
Posts: 18013
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:38 pm   Post subject:


Now those look really interesting. I love the fact that they interlock. Very Happy


_________________
Back to top
Profile | PM | My Garden | My Blog



Hi visitor! Need to ask a question? Sign up for free today.



Ways to share this page (copy and paste codes):
Simple link:
Forums:
HTML:


You are in Forums > Garden Design




     Sponsored Links