No, these bricks are not the ones with the holes in them. Hmmm...I tho't this would be a simple project. :-) Maybe I won't tackle it THIS weekend......maybe the next.
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--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "wired" <wiredformen@...> wrote:
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> I have no actual experience w/ retaining walls, but definitely need more than 1 row (layer) of bricks to hold back soil. Are these bricks the type with holes in them? If so, I would drive rebar through the holes down at least 3 feet into the ground. The more the better. Fill the holes, esp the ones with the rebar, with concrete.
> Run the bricks long side into the wall, not as if on the face of a wall. Again, I am only saying maybe, not speaking from experience.
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> --- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "bdbrant" <bdbrant@> wrote:
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> > Hi Folks,
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> > I'm a newbie here & have a couple of questions about a retainer wall. I scanned the files quickly, but didn't see where my question was covered.
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> > I need to construct a small retainer wall near my front porch.....just a PLAIN, STRAIGHT wall, starting at about 16-18 inches tall & tapering slightly to the opposite end. The length will be no more than 9 feet. I have plenty of brick like my house is bricked with & would like to use them for this project. What kind of footing would you recommend & should the the wall be only ONE brick THICK?? Do any other considerations come to mind? Many thanks.
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