ᐅ Supporting a Low Slope – Which Material to Use for a Retaining Wall?
Created on: 13 Apr 2019 09:17
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Jochen2015
Hello,
We want to support a low slope to the neighboring property so that we can add some fill to our land in that area (see picture). Since the slope is about 1.2m (4 feet) high at its tallest point and slopes diagonally along the boundary, we are considering building a wall about 80cm (31.5 inches) high.
I have done some research and found the following possible materials:
- L-shaped blocks (80cm (31.5 inches) high)
- Retaining wall panels (80cm (31.5 inches) high)
- Concrete form blocks
- Rectangular planter blocks
Because I want to do this kind of support only once in my life, I’m not sure which option really makes sense in terms of cost-effectiveness. It’s possible that a privacy screen could be installed on top of the wall later.
I would appreciate any feedback.
Best regards,
Jochen
We want to support a low slope to the neighboring property so that we can add some fill to our land in that area (see picture). Since the slope is about 1.2m (4 feet) high at its tallest point and slopes diagonally along the boundary, we are considering building a wall about 80cm (31.5 inches) high.
I have done some research and found the following possible materials:
- L-shaped blocks (80cm (31.5 inches) high)
- Retaining wall panels (80cm (31.5 inches) high)
- Concrete form blocks
- Rectangular planter blocks
Because I want to do this kind of support only once in my life, I’m not sure which option really makes sense in terms of cost-effectiveness. It’s possible that a privacy screen could be installed on top of the wall later.
I would appreciate any feedback.
Best regards,
Jochen
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Jochen201511 Dec 2020 07:50Hello Libero,
sorry for the late reply. I don’t check my email account regularly.
Everything went well for us. We had a retaining wall built from formwork blocks, backfilled, and planted a hedge with a 0.5m (20 inch) distance from the boundary. (I attached a small picture showing the construction process).
So far, the neighboring property has not been developed, so there is no specific neighbor to consider. ;-)
If I remember correctly, your wall plus fence must not exceed a height of 1.5m (5 feet) if built directly on the boundary line.
Otherwise, for example, the fence must be set back at least 0.5m (20 inches) from the boundary; the further you stay away from the boundary, the taller the fence can be.
But please check with a professional and don’t take my statement as legally binding. I cannot give any guarantee for this.
Wishing you much success!
Regards
Jochen
sorry for the late reply. I don’t check my email account regularly.
Everything went well for us. We had a retaining wall built from formwork blocks, backfilled, and planted a hedge with a 0.5m (20 inch) distance from the boundary. (I attached a small picture showing the construction process).
So far, the neighboring property has not been developed, so there is no specific neighbor to consider. ;-)
If I remember correctly, your wall plus fence must not exceed a height of 1.5m (5 feet) if built directly on the boundary line.
Otherwise, for example, the fence must be set back at least 0.5m (20 inches) from the boundary; the further you stay away from the boundary, the taller the fence can be.
But please check with a professional and don’t take my statement as legally binding. I cannot give any guarantee for this.
Wishing you much success!
Regards
Jochen
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