not a huge calling but it helps to keep the options open
mainly interior stone work or interior water features etc
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Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Is a Retaining Wall Required here? 21Dec 23, 2007 9:24 pm Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Re: Is a Retaining Wall Required here? 22Dec 23, 2007 9:24 pm  davinciblock is $75,000 over looking farm land and the dandenong rangers there is a block 800sqm 200mm up the road with a 1.5 mtr cross fall for $180000 the block im looking at has a 4-5mtr cross fall all up the block with retaining wall will only cost me $120000 for a dead flat 1400sqm with uniterupted mountain views wall will be steel 'h'beam 4mtr in the ground and 4mtr out of the ground spaced at 1.2mtr intervals with 4 inch thick sleepers the wall will be below us so it doesnt have to be the best looking thing wont see it once fence is built on it sell price in the area for a level 1400sqm is around $220000 Hey that's a fantastic price!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
How long are the sleepers good for (treated pine?) ??? Is there any chance that the sleepers can give way over time??? We've seen sleepers give way and crack under the pressure and require replacing on some retaining walls... I hope it all works out, has it been on the market for long??? Re: Is a Retaining Wall Required here? 23Dec 23, 2007 9:28 pm davincinot a huge calling but it helps to keep the options open mainly interior stone work or interior water features etc Is the stone work still popular? I love it! I have seen some great old walls in some homes that they have ripped out! You know the old walls of sandstone and such……little do they know it is all making a come back. I would prefer to see a stone wall than a gyprock wall!  Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Is a Retaining Wall Required here? 24Dec 23, 2007 9:28 pm life expectancy of sleepers is around 20 yrs if installed correctly moisture barriers, scoria beam behind wall etc i allowed 1m wide scoria beam for this wall to counter act the hydrostatic pressure (water pressure)
looked at using masonry but the wall would be material cost of around $60000 Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Re: Is a Retaining Wall Required here? 25Dec 23, 2007 9:30 pm natural products are becoming more popular but the market for quality natural stone is quite limited because of the cost Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Re: Is a Retaining Wall Required here? 26Dec 23, 2007 9:32 pm Sounds great Troy, bargain them down on the price if you can....i wouldn't think that most potential buyers will look at the block with your vision.....they will just see the big bucks in site fees (like we did )
Good Luck and let us know how you go.....  Re: Is a Retaining Wall Required here? 27Dec 23, 2007 9:43 pm I put a 5mt at least, stack stone wall into a house I did, it was their indoor training pool room!!!
Can’t get in to take photos, the owners have clamped up as there are legal matters concerning the home….. Shame, it would look great. The good thing is, thank god it’s not me they are having the problem with! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Thank you very much. All of this is really helpful really grateful for you inputs. It has been 3 months since handover that we don't have fences cos of this issue. Will… 10 6401 Yeah ours done in Canberra was $240/sqm back a few months ago, but they apparently have gone up over $350/sqm now. And yeah if using stone etc they add in the capping… 5 4010 Sorry, you need to put photos and more information up, Concrete paths aren't retaining walls? The better the info, the better the reply and the more chance it will help others 5 2297  |
