Hello,
I need some help with my garden wall.
We have a slope in the garden and want to border the slope next to the lawn with a small garden wall.
This is how it should look in the end. At the bottom, there is the lawn with a row of edging stones, and above the wall, there will be a flower bed.
The wall should be about 3–4 stone courses high, so approximately 60–80cm (24–31 inches) tall, and about 10m (33 feet) long.
My question:
What kind of foundation is needed for this wall?
Do you need a solid concrete footing, or would it be enough to sink one course of stones into the ground and fill it with concrete?
What would be your suggestion for a foundation for such a small wall?
I need some help with my garden wall.
We have a slope in the garden and want to border the slope next to the lawn with a small garden wall.
This is how it should look in the end. At the bottom, there is the lawn with a row of edging stones, and above the wall, there will be a flower bed.
The wall should be about 3–4 stone courses high, so approximately 60–80cm (24–31 inches) tall, and about 10m (33 feet) long.
My question:
What kind of foundation is needed for this wall?
Do you need a solid concrete footing, or would it be enough to sink one course of stones into the ground and fill it with concrete?
What would be your suggestion for a foundation for such a small wall?
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WilderSueden6 Feb 2024 21:19The image in #1 shows basic formwork blocks. You can find these at any hardware store.
The image in #12 shows colored concrete wall blocks. Every manufacturer of concrete pavers makes those. It’s best to visit your local building materials supplier; they usually have a small display of landscaping materials.
The image in #12 shows colored concrete wall blocks. Every manufacturer of concrete pavers makes those. It’s best to visit your local building materials supplier; they usually have a small display of landscaping materials.
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FrankChief7 Feb 2024 07:21@WilderSueden I actually mean which stones we should consider as alternatives that have a similar appearance?
Completely casting in concrete and either etching or painting the bricks onto the plaster would also be an option.
I’m serious. There are hundreds of videos on YouTube and Instagram showing how it’s done. Sometimes it looks remarkably realistic. However, I don’t know how common this is here or if it requires special materials.
It seems to be more of an American or East Asian thing.
I’m serious. There are hundreds of videos on YouTube and Instagram showing how it’s done. Sometimes it looks remarkably realistic. However, I don’t know how common this is here or if it requires special materials.
It seems to be more of an American or East Asian thing.
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WilderSueden7 Feb 2024 12:27FrankChief schrieb:
@WilderSueden I actually meant which types of bricks or stones we should consider as alternatives that have a similar look?As I said, just visit the nearest building materials supplier with a landscaping display. You should find plenty there. For a smooth appearance, concrete stone really makes the most sense; natural stone is too valuable to be cut to exact sizes.Similar topics