 INSTALLATION
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Gravity
and Reinforced Walls
There
are two types of retaining walls. The first is a reinforced wall.
This is a tall wall commonly found in commercial applications that
requires an engineer, a wall construction plan, soil testing and
a reinforcement fabric. A reinforced wall can go as high as 40'
(12.2m).
The second
type of wall is a gravity wall. This is a low wall that resists the forces
of soil through the weight and set-back of the blocks. It basically stands
on its own with the help of some basic steps. Gravity walls are typically
2-3' (.6m - .9m) high, and recommended for
do-it-yourselfers.
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