ᐅ Slope stabilization between light well and parking space

Hello everyone,

We are planning to build (or have built) a carport soon, but before that, we need to reinforce the slope of the light well. The light well is about 9 meters (30 feet) long and approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) high. One of the short sides is already secured with planter rings. A foundation is already planned, but we are unsure about the wall. Can a mortared natural stone wall withstand the pressure? Or would it be better to use planter blocks instead? Is it also possible to use grass pavers? Would a foundation be needed in that case? The car weighs just under 1.5 tons (1.5 metric tonnes).

I would appreciate any advice and experiences you can share with me.

Best regards,
Annette

What is a lightwell? Sounds like something from a Waldorf school.

This is what is called a courtyard designed to allow windows to open onto it. I assume this refers to a slope intended to bring light into a basement apartment. If I understand correctly, a parking space is pressing against the upper edge of this slope, and the car should not cause a landslide into the large light well (nor should it slide down itself).

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@Annette

The fixing actually provides two layers of sound insulation. This means about 10cm (5 inches) of concrete wall that absorbs the initial pressure, reinforced with rebar, and in front of that you can add any kind of finishing for the appearance.

Thank you for explaining the light well, @11ant, but perhaps @Annette P. should confirm or correct this if necessary. A drawing would also be helpful.

Best regards, Yvonne

tomtom79 schrieb:
Just use two layers of sound insulation for the fastening.
That means about a 10cm (5 inch) concrete wall [...] and in front of that you can use whatever you want for the appearance.

The idea is reasonable when it comes to separating appearance from structure, but I suspect the concrete wall alone might be subject to uneven pressure. My keyword here would be "batter angle." Perhaps the original poster will first clarify whether I have understood her correctly, or provide a drawing.

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