Hillside terracing with garden blocks
#1
05-27-17, 12:23 PM
Hillside terracing with garden blocks
Got a corner of back yard which I want to terrace with garden blocks.
Anyone have knowledge to share on engineering a safe structure?
The corner is probably 10feet above yard level and a radius of maybe 15 feet.
The slope extends to the left and right in neighbors yards beyond fences.
I think I want to use the large garden blocks to build walls about two feet in height each up the hillside. Does this sound safe if I can get a couple feet of flat area beyond each wall into the hillside?
Thanks for all your input, it's really appreciated.
Anyone have knowledge to share on engineering a safe structure?
The corner is probably 10feet above yard level and a radius of maybe 15 feet.
The slope extends to the left and right in neighbors yards beyond fences.
I think I want to use the large garden blocks to build walls about two feet in height each up the hillside. Does this sound safe if I can get a couple feet of flat area beyond each wall into the hillside?
Thanks for all your input, it's really appreciated.
#2
05-27-17, 02:37 PM
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You'll have to state a brand name and product. Saying simply "the large garden blocks" doesn't tell use anything about what you want to use. Also some photos of your site would be helpful.
#3
05-27-17, 07:34 PM
Sorry I kinda rushed that post.
Garden blocks Pavestone 15.5 in. x 12 in. x 6 in. Tan Concrete Retaining Wall Block-82105 - The Home Depot
Garden blocks Pavestone 15.5 in. x 12 in. x 6 in. Tan Concrete Retaining Wall Block-82105 - The Home Depot
#4
05-27-17, 07:41 PM
Pavestone 15.5x12x6"
Pavestone 15.5 in. x 12 in. x 6 in. Tan Concrete Retaining Wall Block-82105 - The Home Depot
Thinking about these in concentric arcs up the corner hill in that picture, 2' high each retaining wall with 3 feet flat above and 18" supporting the slope at the top. Not sure how to do the edges along those fence lines, however.
The slope measures 10.5' high, 20' slope ~45 deg thus 10.5' high.
