In some cases where only a small amount of retaining is required as in 200 400mm the fence can be built directly on top of the wall with the fence posts passing through the walling blocks and concreted into the ground as normal.
Block retaining wall with fence on top.
Top of the wall.
Contrary to popular belief building a fence on top or behind a block retaining wall is rather easy.
There are several options for installing fences and guide rails on top of an allan block retaining wall.
The wall is about 70 feet wide.
The structure and wind loads of the materials used will determine the placement of the fence relative to the retaining wall and if additional reinforcementis required.
The cantilevered post in unit combined with a concrete slab and the soil behind the wall will resist the overturning pressure of lateral loads.
I live in desert area palmdale ca.
It is common to install a fence behind the retaining wall block.
The neighbor on the left side has a drastically lower yard elevation than the neighbor on the right.
Patented system our fence post in system is engineered for segmental retaining walls srw utilizing the large hollow cores of the wall blocks to install either steel or wood fence posts.
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.
This is an 8 0 tan vinyl privacy fence atop a short versa lok retaining wall.
Installing fences in different ways 3 feet behind the block.
Refer to the approved plans for construction details.
We don t want to block the view.