Questions tagged [retaining-wall]
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How do I connect my 4" corrugated drain pipe to my 4" tee?
I'm doing a retaining wall in my yard, and I am installing one of these Wall Drain Pro things. The manufacturer told me on the phone it just needs to connect to a 4" tee. (And indeed in the ...
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Retaining Wall Water Passthrough
So I have this idea, maybe it is crazy, but can you make a retaining wall that, instead of having water drain behind or under or French drained away... just let the water through it? Why can't I take ...
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Are these slots in retaining wall bricks for rebars?
I'm building a retaining wall that's about 3ft tall and decided to use these bricks (6in x 16in x 11.5in). Are the slots in the middle for putting in rebars? If not what are they for?
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Rescuing submerged french drains
I have a problem retaining wall, that I've now had to replace twice in 20 years. (I think the flipper who sold the place to us had also replaced it as well).
The latest wall is concrete cinderblock. ...
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What should be done to finish or improve this retaining wall?
This was installed by a previous owner. I have gotten some feedback that it's unfinished and not typical of a retaining wall, but I don't know what needs to be done to finish it. For example, what is ...
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How much of a foundation wall can be exposed without risking instability?
To prevent this clay pushing against the house wall I'm making this egress window. The total length is about 40 feet. Is this too much to leave unfilled or not?
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Why is the area under our retaining walls wet when there has been no rain?
Recently, I have noticed moisture accumulating under the relatively new retaining walls in our backyard each morning, as shown in these photos:
I've put drainage pipes and gravel behind the retaining ...
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Depth of foundation for retaining wall next to basement wall
I am in the planning phase of building a retaining wall. I did research and it says below the frost line.
However, where do you start counting? The exposed height will be about but not exceed 32&...
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Is building a retainer wall my only option?
Our house foundation in construction now is 2ft away from the road as well as 2ft below the road level. Do I have any other option besides building a retaining wall to avoid rain from flowing in ...
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Do I need concrete footings for a wooden retaining wall?
I'm planning to build a short (16") wooden retaining wall in my back yard. The general idea is to sink 4x4s into the ground every 32" and then attach 2x8s behind them so the back fill helps ...
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How close can I set a post to the base of a retaining wall?
Any recommendations how close you can put a post (4”x4”) which will be 2 feet deep in the ground and close to retaining wall? The wall is just 1 year old.
I am going to build 3 sides of fence to cover ...
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How can I cap or extend a drain pipe cut flush with a retaining wall?
I have a retaining wall in which there is a drainage pipe. How can I extend this drainage pipe so I can put a cap it extend it?
Right I am not able to as the pipe is short and flush with the retaining ...
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retaining wall calculation and estimation
I have a 17" thick retaining wall which is leaning.
I measured 3 points today:
33" high, 6 degree leaning, outward offset top to bottom 3.5", abbuted to lawn, no load bearing;
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French Drain inlet into/under retaining wall
I have a basement egress into a weird large walkable trench that awkwardly divides my yard. I think this was done partly following a cusp in the original landscape while solving for drainage in a ...
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How do I prevent pest access to a French drain pipe going through a retaining wall?
We just had our retaining wall rebuilt by a contractor but for some reason they left the French drain pipe just hanging out unfinished over the sidewalk. What is the best way to deal with it? ...
