This is an 8 0 tan vinyl privacy fence atop a short versa lok retaining wall.
Build fence next to retaining wall.
The very first thing you will need to do is mark the area where you want to build the retaining wall.
For example if the lower wall is three feet.
Top of the wall.
If you are.
It is common to install a fence behind the retaining wall block.
Large gray crushed limestone gabion fence with layer of blue rock around permiter of a house.
Building a retaining wall next to fence.
Lay the first block.
Installing fences in different ways 3 feet behind the block.
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When building a tiered set of retaining walls position the higher wall behind the lower wall at twice the distance as the height of the lower wall.
If you want your fence placed closer.
Take a 8ft fence post dig a post hole 2ft next to retaining wall and butt the fence post against the retaining wall meaning the post will be in contact with retaining wall up to 2ft and pore concrete to fix the fence post next to wall.
Gabion is mostly used to create walls and fences of all types privacy fences regular fences garden fences and used in retaining walls.
Place the fence a minimum of 3 ft.
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Installed 3 feet 0 9 m behind the block placing the fence or railing a minimum of 3 feet 0 9 m or further behind the wall is the preferred lo cation.
The key is to consider the fence during the design phase of the wall project to ensure the retaining wall has an adequate amount of resistance to the additional force that the fence will apply.
If you want to block your neighbor s view of your backyard there are lots of privacy options even if you do not have a fence.
0 9 m behind the back of the retaining wall.
As for the area between the fence and the retaining wall you could attach a run of 4x2 or 6x2 along the fence line to form a beam for which you can attach joists and lay some decking timber all the way along.
If you raise it up about the dirt level you could use it as seating if it s wide enough.
Our plan would be to then cut the.
This method is the preferred because it does not require extra engineering construction tubes are placed for the fence posts during the construction of the wall.
How to build a retaining wall.
I would like to replace an existing retaining wall pictured which is falling apart with one that is as close as possible to the fence line to reclaim some of our back yard from the drive way.
The most ideal distance to place your fence is at a minimum of 3 feet behind your wall.