Bit more clearing on the stone wall art the side of my garden and it seems in much else state than I hoped. Every course is just as loose as the last, literally lifting stones of with my hands, totally loose, most of the mortar is shot. At a bit of a loss what to do, especially as the gardens on the other side are built up 1-1.5' from where mine will end up. Can't afford to get a pro in right now so I can only see my options as:
Pull it down and build a concrete retaining wall/ foundation up to the level of the other gardens and attempt to rebuild it up from there.
Or pull it down and replace with gravel boards/ fence, not sure if that would be feasible given the height differences
Or put a fence in front of the remaining wall and try and forget about it.
Edit: think I'm gonna recent to plan A: repoint and rebuild as best as possible without removing too much and hope it doesn't fall over.
Bit more clearing on the stone wall art the side of my garden and it seems in much else state than I hoped. Every course is just as loose as the last, literally lifting stones of with my hands, totally loose, most of the mortar is shot. At a bit of a loss what to do, especially as the gardens on the other side are built up 1-1.5' from where mine will end up. Can't afford to get a pro in right now so I can only see my options as:
Pull it down and build a concrete retaining wall/ foundation up to the level of the other gardens and attempt to rebuild it up from there.
Or pull it down and replace with gravel boards/ fence, not sure if that would be feasible given the height differences
Or put a fence in front of the remaining wall and try and forget about it.
Edit: think I'm gonna recent to plan A: repoint and rebuild as best as possible without removing too much and hope it doesn't fall over.
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