Katya Coad wrote:Does anyone have experience with building a tire retaining wall to hold back sand? I am wondering what the angle of repose with tires needs to be specifically using sand. I have already built one in the area out in front of our house (our property is pure sand). It is at about an 70 to 80 degree angle, perhaps too steep?, and I am now noticing a crack developing the whole way along the top! I am wondering if the whole thing is going to give way. We should probably stay away from the edge, but I have planted some lavender in some of the tires which now need water... but I don't want to be perched on the wall when it gives way either! Any feedback would be very much appreciated!
I have enough experience to choke a horse...can you give more details? How tall is your wall? How are the tires attached to each other? Is the intent to stabilize the hillside or to terrace the area? If you have a picture to post or send I could give you all the assistance you will need.
