Whether it is or isn t it would be a good idea not to place the fence posts directly behind the wall where they would be in the gravel layer.
Setting fence post next to retaining wall.
Take a 8ft fence post dig a post hole 2ft next to retaining wall and butt the fence post against the retaining wall meaning the post will be in contact with retaining wall up to 2ft and pore concrete to fix the fence post next to wall.
But before you decide to put one up yourself learn how to.
And the wall is 8 thick.
If you take anything out of the side of the footing it would only be a small amount and when you back fill with concrete bring the concrete up level or above the footing.
I can t move my fence 10 inches off the wall and so my only option now i think is to somehow attach the 4x4 pt fence post to the side of the retaining wall.
The key is to consider the fence during the design phase of the wall project to ensure the retaining wall has an adequate amount of resistance to the additional force that the fence will apply.
Integrating this technology into a retaining wall design will maximize land usage eliminate maintenance and reduce installation time.
Installed 3 feet 0 9 m behind the block placing the fence or railing a minimum of 3 feet 0 9 m or further behind the wall is the preferred lo cation.
Hello putting post in next to the wall should not be a problem providing the footings and wall are sound.
Given the scale of the property i d say a 3 set back would work well.
The dos and don ts of setting a fence post a well constructed fence can protect privacy define your property and enhance curb appeal.
There is 42 of retaining wall above the footer.
Thus there are two good reasons to step the fence back from the wall face.
I m installing a 6 foot tall panel fence with posts every 72.
I wouldn t go less than 2.