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Rebuilding Retaining Walls
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So, in my defense, I never built a fence at the bottom of a three foot wall -- it was like that when I got there (in fact I'm not sure if the fence is the legal property boundary, or the retaining wall is... It could be that the fence was built by the neighbors in behind on their property -- I'll have to figure that out before making any final decisions). As far as budget/timeline goes, as cheap and quick as possible, without sacrificing longevity. I'm in Ottawa, where we normally get a LOT of snow (though this year we donated some to our pals down south...) I like the idea of moving the wall back, and planting the fence into the new retaining wall, though somehow I don't think it will fly with one of the neighbors in particular. Natural slope is not an option, and even if it was, I don't think I'd go for it (loss of usable space, lawn mower woes, etc). Drainage is a factor, and I will plan carefully for that. Since we're changing the fence, we will likely have cement truck access to the whole thing, but I'm a little worried about how well the cement will weather over time. Dry blocks is starting to sound good, though if I recall they're quite pricey. Thanks for all the suggestions John |
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, " wrote: Kids can easily fall off walls, a big hazard. As long as you don't stand too close to the wall while they're on it, kids falling from walls don't pose any hazard at all. |
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On Apr 23, 12:23�pm, Smitty Two wrote:
In article , " wrote: Kids can easily fall off walls, a big hazard. As long as you don't stand too close to the wall while they're on it, kids falling from walls don't pose any hazard at all. Lots of kids end up in ER rooms after falling off walls every year.. its a attractive nuisance |
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Smitty Two wrote:
In article , " wrote: Kids can easily fall off walls, a big hazard. As long as you don't stand too close to the wall while they're on it, kids falling from walls don't pose any hazard at all. For the record, I understood your post. |
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