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How to erect a concrete sleeper retaining wall?


I am thinking of putting one of these walls up around most of the outside of my property. It will be around 25 meters in length and a metre high so no need for council approval.

Any tips for construction apart from the usual instructions?

And has anyone any experience of purchasing direct from a supplier rather than from a shop?

OK sounds like an expensive system and not a DIY one either. Any alternatives?

be sure to back fill with gravel up to within 8" of the top. Be sure to place a french drain behind the footer, or use weep holes. The concrete people will tell you the amount needed.

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