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hausbauer2128 Jun 2021 13:56Hello everyone,
We are currently planning the construction of our terrace. It should eventually look similar to the terrace in the photo.
Our exit door to the terrace is about 80cm (31.5 inches) above ground level.
We want to build an elevated terrace to avoid having a step down from the house onto the terrace.
Around the outside, we plan to build a natural stone wall with a small flower bed in between.
My current idea for the implementation is as follows:
1. Strip foundation 80cm (31.5 inches) deep along the outer edge of the paved area (slight curve)
2. Then set formwork blocks (30cm (12 inches) wide) up to 80cm (31.5 inches) high as an edge strip for the paving
I would notch the formwork blocks on the inside to achieve the curve
3. Fill the formwork blocks with concrete
4. Fill and compact the interior space with gravel and crushed stone
5. Pave the surface with paving stones or slabs up to the top edge of the formwork blocks
6. Build the natural stone wall around the outside. Under the wall, I would add a 20cm (8 inches) layer of mortar
7. Then fill the area between the formwork blocks and the wall with gravel and soil
What do you think about this plan so far?
How would you approach the project?
We are currently planning the construction of our terrace. It should eventually look similar to the terrace in the photo.
Our exit door to the terrace is about 80cm (31.5 inches) above ground level.
We want to build an elevated terrace to avoid having a step down from the house onto the terrace.
Around the outside, we plan to build a natural stone wall with a small flower bed in between.
My current idea for the implementation is as follows:
1. Strip foundation 80cm (31.5 inches) deep along the outer edge of the paved area (slight curve)
2. Then set formwork blocks (30cm (12 inches) wide) up to 80cm (31.5 inches) high as an edge strip for the paving
I would notch the formwork blocks on the inside to achieve the curve
3. Fill the formwork blocks with concrete
4. Fill and compact the interior space with gravel and crushed stone
5. Pave the surface with paving stones or slabs up to the top edge of the formwork blocks
6. Build the natural stone wall around the outside. Under the wall, I would add a 20cm (8 inches) layer of mortar
7. Then fill the area between the formwork blocks and the wall with gravel and soil
What do you think about this plan so far?
How would you approach the project?
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nordanney28 Jun 2021 14:15Elaborate, but doable.
Since I am a fan of wooden decks and you asked about options, I suggest considering an elevated wooden deck. It is also significantly easier to build.
Since I am a fan of wooden decks and you asked about options, I suggest considering an elevated wooden deck. It is also significantly easier to build.
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hampshire28 Jun 2021 17:31Looks nice in the sample photo. Your approach will work, but there are also less complex options. Which bricks are you planning to use, and what sizes?
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hausbauer2129 Jun 2021 09:55Yes, I have also considered a wooden deck. However, achieving the look as shown in the picture would be quite difficult with that.
I was thinking of using formwork blocks measuring 50cm x 25cm x 17.5cm (20 inches x 10 inches x 7 inches) and then placing a row of natural stones in front, measuring 40cm x 20cm x 11cm (16 inches x 8 inches x 4 inches).
I was thinking of using formwork blocks measuring 50cm x 25cm x 17.5cm (20 inches x 10 inches x 7 inches) and then placing a row of natural stones in front, measuring 40cm x 20cm x 11cm (16 inches x 8 inches x 4 inches).
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Nice-Nofret29 Jun 2021 12:47You can do it that way, but the terrace will continuously settle since everything has been freshly filled and you can’t properly compact that much material... You will need to renew your paving every 3–5 years, or it will become very uneven.
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hausbauer2129 Jun 2021 12:53Okay, do you have a better idea to prevent this from happening?
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