Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: engineered block retaining wall 2Jun 13, 2009 5:23 pm Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Re: engineered block retaining wall 8Jun 17, 2009 5:28 pm yes you can build it yourself as long as it is to the engineering specs. the footings are inspected prior to pouring, the wall is inspected after construction most council require any wall over 1 mtr high needs a permit and engineering and if it is from memory closer than 500mm to 1 mtr from any given boundary at any height it needs engineering and permitting. If the wall goes over an easement it needs permitting and engineering at any height the permit is obtained through a building surveyor / inspector not the council itself. the plans are draw up by an engineer also check the building commission website re: overall cost and if you are required to be an owner builder and provide a structural guarantee Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com there is a standard besser block wall pdf somewhere online with footing sizes, also have a look at dincel. 1 2924 Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 5196 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15923 |