Fences can be placed closer to the wall than 3 feet but a design professional should be involved with the project to ensure that the top of the retaining wall can withstand the forces from the fence.
Fence next to retaining wall.
The retaining wall accommodates the elevation difference and the fence offers the privacy.
If you want to block your neighbor s view of your backyard there are lots of privacy options even if you do not have a fence.
Top of the wall.
This is an 8 0 tan vinyl privacy fence atop a short versa lok retaining wall.
The neighbor on the left side has a drastically lower yard elevation than the neighbor on the right.
It is common to install a fence behind the retaining wall block.
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This is an 8 0 tan vinyl privacy fence atop a short versa lok retaining wall.
As a fence gets closer to the wall the excess strength from the geogrid reinforcement is required to.
The neighbor on the left side has a drastically lower yard elevation than the neighbor on the right.
If you want your fence placed closer.
Installing fences in different ways 3 feet behind the block.