Hi
We have a plot of land almost 1400 sqm (15,070 sq ft) in size. About 350 sqm (3,767 sq ft) of it is above the retaining wall. We would like to use the slope to create a sun terrace or something similar and to improve the appearance of the wall. But how? Over the winter, we noticed that the wall absorbs a lot of moisture, so it can’t be plastered. Now we have been thinking about wooden extensions, but that would probably be quite expensive. Do you have any other ideas? The trees will all be cut down during the week, as they block the sunlight. Thanks in advance and best regards
We have a plot of land almost 1400 sqm (15,070 sq ft) in size. About 350 sqm (3,767 sq ft) of it is above the retaining wall. We would like to use the slope to create a sun terrace or something similar and to improve the appearance of the wall. But how? Over the winter, we noticed that the wall absorbs a lot of moisture, so it can’t be plastered. Now we have been thinking about wooden extensions, but that would probably be quite expensive. Do you have any other ideas? The trees will all be cut down during the week, as they block the sunlight. Thanks in advance and best regards
HausiKlausi9 Feb 2020 23:39So, considering the temperatures we reach in summer (not only) on the south side, I would strongly advise against cutting down the trees! We are grateful for every bit of shade. The factor of (lack of) light isn’t really significant in summer anyway due to the high sun position. In winter, it hardly matters since there are no leaves and it’s dark anyway. Sitting in the shade of the trees, including the rustling of leaves, at temperatures above 30°C (86°F) – other people pay a lot of money for that on holiday. I wouldn’t want to bake in the sun.
Laufi92 schrieb:
This is a 200-year-old rock cellar, approximately 3 meters wide and 7 meters deep (about 10 feet by 23 feet). I would pressure-wash the walls and imagine this as the back side of the Siegfried Line. Your personal stronghold against Jehovah's Witnesses and the ice cream delivery guy!
And if you want to plant something on top, go with hops. You have a rock cellar—this practically screams for brewing beer. Siegfriedbrew!