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Demolishing and rebuilding garden wall
We are property owners have a brick wall at the back of our yard that is leaning - it either needs some type of structural support or else demolishing and rebuilding
It is currently brick, as it is part of one long brick wall that runs along all the terraces on our block. The measurements are: H 5"2 and W 9"6 (with a gap in the middle for a gate) and it is two bricks deep. I am presuming it needs to be rebuilt in brick rather than any other material since it needs to fit in with the rest of the wall.
Is there a cheaper alternative of some kind of structural support to stop it leaning? We want to make it safe as there is a public alley immediately behind it. Is there a way we can keep the cost down of getting it rebuilt (e.g. rebuilding in a material other than brick?)?
2 Answers from MyBuilder Bricklayers
Best Answer
If the bricks are sound and there is a solid foundation a tradesman could rebuild or relay the wall depending on how far gone the wall is.
Extra supports wouldn't be helpful because the wall is probably disintegrating because of the cement, plant roots, wear and tear so putting in concrete or brick support wouldn't help.
If this is not possible then fence panels are a cheaper option or even rebuilding with breeze blocks and then rendering over. However the bricks would need to be taken away which would add to costs so I would probably recommend the first option
Paul Dawson
Answered 7th Jan 2015
如果砖块可以继续教育aned off successfully and in good condition and after assessing the existing foundation for suitability there is no reason the wall cannot be rebuilt. I would recommend a 13" pillar on the ends of the walls with a reinforced concrete core. This will preserve the aesthetics of the terrace, which may be an issue with local planning. Trying to prop the wall successfully , given the size of the wall, could cost just as much as rebuilding .A fence is a cheaper option and you would probably be able to sell the cleaned off bricks to a builder or reclamation yard.
Answered 13th Jan 2017
