[Greenbuilding] Nexcem as a retaining wall

[Norbert Senf]

I don't see why they would not work for a retaining wall, if you build the
wall with a batter (slope), depending on height. The wood in there is
mineralized, so should be rot proof.
....... Norbert

On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 11:21 AM, Lynelle A. Hamilton <lynelle at lahamilton.com
> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I have about 70 Durisol/Nexcem block left over from construction.  Most
> have 5" of Roxul in them, but not all.  I've listed them for sale, but no
> serious takers.
>
> I need to construct a retaining wall on the side of my raised septic bed.
> I also have to fill in an area to the north of the house, a distance from
> the septic/ I don't want the block going to a landfill and moving them to
> Restore is not possible, so I'm wondering whether I can simply bury them as
> fill (at least they have a use here) or use them to construct the retaining
> wall without a lot of hassle (e.g. parging, etc).
>
> Any thoughts, listers? Alternately, does someone know of a project that
> could use these (14" depth, 12" high, 24" long, insulated ones are R-28)? I
> consider donating if so and if the person can pick up. Location is south
> Lake Simcoe and I'd need them gone soon.
>
> Many thanks!
>
> Lynelle
>
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Norbert Senf
Masonry Stove Builders
25 Brouse Road, RR 5
Shawville Québec J0X 2Y0
819.647.5092
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