Retaining wall tying together

[mwkenna]

Hello

I am building a block-inner, brick outer retaining wall for a new patio. Question is whether there is a good way to tie the walls together without placing bricks across both courses? I would like to avoid any "rotated" bricks if at all possible.

Thoughts?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What about wall .................... ties?

 

[mwkenna]

Yes of course wall ties, but are there specific ones for non-cavity walls, do I even need to worry about tying them together? Etc...

 

[Nige F]

Have a look for Stainless Steel Ex. Met. (expanded metal)

 

[r896neo]

It will definitely strengthen the wall. Use any old stainless wall ties, you can use normal ones and just place them at an angle if they are too long.

 

[mwkenna]

I have just finished blocking the inner wall, fitted ties every 3 blocks on every other course. I make that every 6 bricks on every sixth course. Think this would be enough? I can fit more retrospectively if needed....

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

How would you fit ties retrospectively, out of interest?

 

[mwkenna]

Cement will not be fully set tomorrow. Easy enough to rake out a hole, bung a tie in there and cement it back up. A mortar gun helps too! I've only done the blocks so no big deal. I'd rather not though if it's not needed..

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Hmm, anyway it'll be fine.

 

[mwkenna]

Awesome. Looking forward to the outer course... not!!