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    Jan 31, 2010, 05:22 AM
    Block wall construction
    I have a block wall about 7 feet tall, what's the norm for a wall this high? It faces south and was built out of 8 inch block. Its already busted on the south east corner and I'm very concerned about future problems.
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    Jan 31, 2010, 08:59 AM

    Is this an exterior rentention wall or part of a buidling's foundation?
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