ᐅ Slope Stabilization – Concrete Blocks or Car Tires?

Created on: 21 Feb 2021 19:57
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Lüftung_KWL_
Hello,

I want to stabilize the slope on my property (27m long) to create a usable, additional level.
My current plan is to stabilize only about 10m of it, since that area is the most important to have level.
This would give me a nice flat area about 4.1m long (13.5 feet).

I am looking for the most cost-effective solution for a steep embankment.
See the picture:

Technical drawing: slope stabilization with planting blocks, stairs on the left, tree on the right, terrain profile.


Someone told me that using old tires is the cheapest option and then planting ground cover on top.
But somehow I find that a bit odd.

What do you think?
Thanks!
rick201822 Feb 2021 18:36
Newer car tires no longer contain plasticizers (just like toys). This results in increased wear and fine dust emissions.
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haydee
22 Feb 2021 19:51
Continental uses about 6% plasticizers in their tires.
lastdrop22 Feb 2021 20:19
There are already court rulings on this. Unfortunately, it was allowed in the other case... I find it borderline... and visually a disaster.
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Nice-Nofret
24 Feb 2021 19:31
Well, even if it was approved in one case, it is possible that a different court might rule differently a few years later… especially since environmental awareness is increasing.

Apart from that, it always depends on the arguments presented by the lawyers.
Schimi179124 Feb 2021 20:17
Nice-Nofret schrieb:

Well, even if it was approved in one case, the next court might rule differently some years later... simply because environmental awareness is increasing.

Besides that, it always depends on the arguments presented by the lawyers.


In court and at sea, we are in God's hands alone.”
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knalltüte
24 Feb 2021 20:43
Retaining the slope is one thing; preventing people from falling is another. So a fence or wall at the top edge would also be necessary.