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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:52 pm
by SIE
Can somebody point me in the right direction plse? I am buiding a garden wall for friend about 10metres long and around 2-3feet in height! I need to know the following plse :- trench width - filling needed for the trench ie - concrete - best brick/stone to use etc etc
it will also be situated close to a hedge and i am worried about disturbing the underlying root sytem and killing the hedge!! ANY TIPS would be much appriciated!
Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 12:09 am
by Tony McC
A wall 600-900mm in height needs to be at least 225mm wide, so your foundation needs to be 450mm wide and 150mm deep concrete with a strength of at least 30N - ask your local concrete company for a C30 type mix at 75mm slump.
I can't advise on best brick or stone as I have no idea of what would look right in your 'friends' garden. There's no point in me recommending Accrington Nori brick if you live in, say, Kent!
Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:05 pm
by Hintonwood
With all due respect, Building a 10 metre wall is no job for a novice and your friend may not be too pleased if the finished job is not up to expectations.
My recommendation would be either to get a Brickie in to do it, or go to night classes first. Your local college will have a Bricklaying Basics course.
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:06 pm
by Tony McC
Good point, Hintonwood! I should have stressed that in my origional answer.