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Case Study 10 - Basement Window, Cut-out, installation Case Study 11 - Concrete Walkway, Landing Case Study 12 - Stone Wall Rebuild Case Study 13 - Stone Step Rebuild Case Study 14 - Fireplace Surround - Cultured Stone Case Study 15 - Stone Stair Rebuild - in Winter Case Study 16 - Fireplace Surround - Natural Stone |
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Case Study 9 - Brick Retaining Wall Repair
The Assignment:
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Removing the double-brick wall With drop sheets to contain debris, and the earth moved away from the wall, approximately 500 bricks are removed. The foundation of the wall is improved prior to setting the bricks. |
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The Inside-Wall This wall's finished side, is earth-side. We used S-type cement designed for use below grade or against soil.
We also laid a bed of gravel, installed a drainage tube, covered it in gravel and landscaping cloth.
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The Outside-Wall Using N type cement, with a light brown dye to match the house, the outside wall is rebuilt. We also installed two extra water drainage vents through the doube-brick wall. |
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Formed Cap. Reinforced with rebar, coloured darker than the joint cement. A sloped top stops water from pooling on top, protecting the wall. Drip edges are built into the cap to further prevent water damage. |
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