steps in retaining wall

[vsquizz]

Nobody said you don't need drainage in retaining walls fulls

A retaining wall built with those Midland Brick thingys does not need drainage behind the wall in our soils. If its over a metre high or in clays then follow the midland brick guidlines.

If the soil is permanently sodden at anytime of the year drainage will be required. In WA coastal and wheatbelt sands...well next time your at the beach, go above the high tide mark and take a wee (try not to get arrested) and you'll see what I mean. The moisture from rain will travel down through the sand regardless of the wall. It will not run horizontally unless there is substrate like clay etc.

Runoff from driveways or paved areas needs to be considered but that is a matter of conveying to the sand, its still not going to "build up" behind the wall - no matter what, if there is no substrate.

Cheers

[Kris.Parker1]

Try this site, has some great ideas and patterns for you to work with.

http://www.signaturelandscapes.com/retainer_walls.htm

[gemi_babe]

Ok here are some pic's of the work so far...

What do you think?

[gemi_babe]

Another one

[gemi_babe]

And last one

[namtrak]

Looks great - one small step for mankind one giant leap for a woodworker!!

Only sandy soil? That's like a red loam?

Cheers

[gemi_babe]

Namtrak its gravel.

It looks very different in the pictures.

You can't pick up a handful of just sand, its full of pea-gravel stuff.

Want me to send you some?

This stuff is very dangerous to walk on. I have slipped over so many times. I can't wait to get the limestone down!

[bitingmidge]

For once here's a project that looks like a lot of effort has gone into creating the result!

I want to see photos in a year from now, with lush green lawns, shady fruit trees and flowering borders!

Well done to get it thus far!

Cheers,

P

[ozwinner]

Dont wish to rain on your parade, but them there steps look awfully dangerous.

I doudt whether they would be legal, its the fronts that are cut back at 45 ( insert degree thingy here ) that are not right.

Al

[bitingmidge]

Nah,

They are garden steps in a private situation, so no legal controls, and hey they look great!

Wouldn't do it in a public area though!

Cheers,

P

[ozwinner]

They are garden steps in a private situation, so no legal controls

You sure??
I dont think so..



But, but, but, what if some poor old bugger fell down em??


Al :eek:

[vsquizz]

Al, you of all people should know...There aint nothing that can't be fixed with a little mud.

I amagine your travelling craporium type rag an bone man might fall down them in a state.

Cheers

[ozwinner]

I amagine your travelling craporium type rag an bone man might fall down them in a state.

Cheers

Owhhh yes, and sue for big bucks.
Where do you live gemi_babe??
I may just wander into your yard tomorrow....

Al :eek:

[gemi_babe]

taking the p!$$ out of the camera angle?? :confused:

They have to have some pavers on top with an over hang of 20mm, its a work in progress

[ozwinner]

Well thats alright then.

I thought that was the finished thing.

Al