Build in Close Proximity to Property Lines
This MagnumStone big block retaining wall’s facing is remarkably situated only 5 ft. (1.52 m.) from the property line. It was originally specified as a cast-in-place concrete wall since smaller segmental concrete blocks with geogrid reinforcement could not be used. MagnumStone, with concrete gravity extender units, was offered to the general contractor as a value engineering alternative. The system’s design reduced excavation depths so it could be built within the constraints of the site. MagnumStone blocks with 2 ft. (0.61 m.) concrete extenders were used to construct the wall. The maximum total wall height was 9 ft. (2.74 m.) tall, with a maximum exposed height of 7.5 ft (2.29 m.).
MagnumStone’s Versatile Wall Design Capabilities
The wall’s challenging layout required two inside corners and two outside corners had to be built around a utility pole. The retaining wall could proceed with construction in cold winter temperatures because no concrete or soil compaction was necessary. Only placement of #57 stone was needed for this durable MagnumStone retaining wall project. The total square footage installed was 1,923 sq. ft. (179 sq. m.).
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