Garden retaining wall (type of blocks) - Advise on what blocks are best

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Sbarr01
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Location: Bolton

Post: # 11305Post Sbarr01

I am building a retaining wall on a slope going towards the house. I have sorted the land drainage and the footings, and will be building a double skin retaining wall. 12mtres long and 760mm high. Do I use brick for both skins ?, or can I use concrete block for the back side, since this will be covered with the soil. Do I have to protect the blocks in an way since these will have soil against them. Any advise would be appreciated.
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Stuarty
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Location: Edinburgh

Post: # 11306Post Stuarty

concrete block would be fine for the back side, for more info about retaining walls look on the site here
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