Hello everyone,
I’ve been thinking about this for days.
At the house, there is a slope from the driveway down to the garden.
However, I want to create a step-free transition into the garden here.
Before I describe it in detail, here is a sketch.
Do you think I need a structural engineer for this?
I was thinking of terracing with three steps, each supported by about a 70 cm (28 inches) high wall made of hydraulic engineering blocks.
Each wall would be set on a gravel bed at an angle of around 10° facing the slope.
At first, I considered a 2-meter (6.5 feet) high wall at the highest point, but I was concerned about properly dimensioning the foundation.
In the end, the terraced slope would probably be a more natural and aesthetically pleasing solution (though that’s subjective).
What do you think? Is this possible without a structural engineer?
How wide should the terraces be?
Also, are there people here who could generally help me with the garden design?
Once I’m at garden level, I still have about 400 m² (4,300 sq ft) of space for various projects.
But right now, my priority is creating the access down.
I’ve been thinking about this for days.
At the house, there is a slope from the driveway down to the garden.
However, I want to create a step-free transition into the garden here.
Before I describe it in detail, here is a sketch.
Do you think I need a structural engineer for this?
I was thinking of terracing with three steps, each supported by about a 70 cm (28 inches) high wall made of hydraulic engineering blocks.
Each wall would be set on a gravel bed at an angle of around 10° facing the slope.
At first, I considered a 2-meter (6.5 feet) high wall at the highest point, but I was concerned about properly dimensioning the foundation.
In the end, the terraced slope would probably be a more natural and aesthetically pleasing solution (though that’s subjective).
What do you think? Is this possible without a structural engineer?
How wide should the terraces be?
Also, are there people here who could generally help me with the garden design?
Once I’m at garden level, I still have about 400 m² (4,300 sq ft) of space for various projects.
But right now, my priority is creating the access down.
Vicky Pedia2 May 2020 16:14Structural analysis is definitely not required here, since it’s not about loads or load-bearing components. In this case, advice from a local landscaping contractor would certainly be very helpful. Overall, I think the solution is quite well executed. In the broadest sense, it will be a natural stone wall built as a dry stone wall. The right side is not entirely clear to me. There, you reach a height of 210cm (83 inches). You will need a strip foundation at the bottom. Does it go down 2m (6.5 feet) there? You will need fall protection for that.
Thank you for your response.
On both sides there are of course neighboring properties that all have a similar issue.
They all only have one staircase leading down to the garden plots, but I want to make more out of it, allowing bicycles and anything else to be taken down.
Support walls are planned on each side, especially since we also have small children.
Tomorrow a landscape gardener is coming to see me, to whom I have also sent the same sketch.
I am curious to hear what ideas he has.
On both sides there are of course neighboring properties that all have a similar issue.
They all only have one staircase leading down to the garden plots, but I want to make more out of it, allowing bicycles and anything else to be taken down.
Support walls are planned on each side, especially since we also have small children.
Tomorrow a landscape gardener is coming to see me, to whom I have also sent the same sketch.
I am curious to hear what ideas he has.
titoz schrieb:
Tomorrow, a landscape gardener is coming to see me, to whom I have sent the same sketch.
I’m curious to hear what ideas he has. I’m looking forward to your report.
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