Brick wall and piers

Oct 13, 2006 4 Replies
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I have a brick wall about to be rebuilt. It's about 5 - 6ft high and is a



9" construction, rather wobbly on it's lowest course and hence dangerous. It's about 8ft long and is a free standing construction without piers. The builder has been instructed by the landlord to reinstate the wall as it was without any piers.

I presume this doesn't follow good working practise. However are they any guidelines published of what is and isn't good working practise?


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With decent bricks and cement, and with no side loads, it should be fine.

Especially if he shoves in plenty of 'bow' ties.

Its different if its e.g. a retaining wall.

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F

Many thanks. No it's not a retaining wall but I thought it should have had

14" piers at either end to ensure stability.
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Wouldnt have thought the need due to 9" blocks having sufficient "footprint" anyhoo

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These are standard bricks and I forgot to mention there is a metal gate attached at one end. Many thanks for the info.

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