ᐅ Retaining Higher-Level Neighboring Properties: L-Shaped Retaining Walls and Tips
Created on: 27 Feb 2021 14:31
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jaenno1
Hello everyone,
I need your expertise. Due to the new elevation of our new build, I have to retain neighboring properties that are higher. The required retaining height would be 1-1.5 m (3.3-5 feet).
My first choice was concrete retaining walls (L-shaped blocks), but I cannot install the footings pointing towards the neighbors, as this would significantly encroach on their land.
Do you have any ideas, tips, or alternatives for me?
Best regards
jaenno1
I need your expertise. Due to the new elevation of our new build, I have to retain neighboring properties that are higher. The required retaining height would be 1-1.5 m (3.3-5 feet).
My first choice was concrete retaining walls (L-shaped blocks), but I cannot install the footings pointing towards the neighbors, as this would significantly encroach on their land.
Do you have any ideas, tips, or alternatives for me?
Best regards
jaenno1
BBaumeister schrieb:
Here’s an idea: What do you think about placing the L-shaped retaining wall block one meter (3.3 feet) away from the neighbor’s property line and then creating a sort of raised bed one meter (3.3 feet) wide on top of it? You could plant it nicely, and the base of the L-block would be entirely on your property. That would be a good solution in our case, but I simply don’t have enough space for it, and the wall would then be too close to the house.
jaenno1 schrieb:
However, I should add that on my higher side there are no traffic loads. So I’m pretty relaxed about the connection. Generally, the "reverse L-shaped retaining walls" are also reinforced to withstand pressure from the other side. Could this also be solved as follows: for example, with a height difference of 1.50 meters (4.9 feet), a suitable foundation (80–100cm (31–39 inches)), then 24cm (9.5 inches) concrete formwork blocks reinforced with steel and filled with concrete?
Or what exactly makes the L-shaped retaining block more suitable in such a case?
Yaso2.0 schrieb:
Or what makes the L-shaped block "better" in such a case? The L-shaped block has a wide base, which is structurally more effective.
Hello @Yaso2.0, do you possibly have plans of the situation? Or have you already addressed this issue here before?
I have now used blocks from EHL. Excellent quality.
Sorry, but concrete shuttering blocks and planters for such purposes are, in my opinion, just "makeshift." There is nothing better than L-shaped blocks for this. Although ones with a visible finish on the inside are somewhat expensive, it should last for many years... At least 50 years for me before I kick the bucket 😀
Sorry, but concrete shuttering blocks and planters for such purposes are, in my opinion, just "makeshift." There is nothing better than L-shaped blocks for this. Although ones with a visible finish on the inside are somewhat expensive, it should last for many years... At least 50 years for me before I kick the bucket 😀
jaenno1 schrieb:
I have now installed blocks from EHL. Excellent quality.
Sorry, but concrete shuttering blocks and planter boxes for such purposes are, in my opinion, just "makeshift". There is nothing better than L-shaped blocks in this regard. Although the exposed inner side makes them somewhat more expensive, they are meant to last a few decades... At least 50 years for me before I kick the bucket 😀How much did the linear meter cost you? Delivery / installation / what size?
There are different factors to consider – appearance/style, price, functionality/structural stability/durability.
From a structural perspective, there are usually various options for most situations. In terms of cost, concrete formwork blocks or similar are definitely the cheapest option, while L-shaped blocks and natural stone walls are significantly more expensive.
In terms of appearance, and this is my personal opinion, I have almost never seen anything that looks good with formwork blocks. And I’ve seen a lot, as before building our house, we spent two years visiting various new development areas. Formwork blocks have always been the least attractive to me. I don’t like them untreated, simply painted, or even plastered.
L-shaped blocks are a clean solution that I also like, but I must say I wouldn’t want to look at too much of them permanently. If your entire property is surrounded by 1.8 m (6 feet) high walls made of them, it stops being attractive.
Natural stone can really make an impression, but depending on the type, it can also be quite expensive.
From a structural perspective, there are usually various options for most situations. In terms of cost, concrete formwork blocks or similar are definitely the cheapest option, while L-shaped blocks and natural stone walls are significantly more expensive.
In terms of appearance, and this is my personal opinion, I have almost never seen anything that looks good with formwork blocks. And I’ve seen a lot, as before building our house, we spent two years visiting various new development areas. Formwork blocks have always been the least attractive to me. I don’t like them untreated, simply painted, or even plastered.
L-shaped blocks are a clean solution that I also like, but I must say I wouldn’t want to look at too much of them permanently. If your entire property is surrounded by 1.8 m (6 feet) high walls made of them, it stops being attractive.
Natural stone can really make an impression, but depending on the type, it can also be quite expensive.