How can I reinforce a wall?

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My dog just knocked over a section of the wall adjoining our backyard gate in an attempt to get out. :(  I hadn't realized until then exactly how feeble our walls are.  Our neighborhood is one of those where all the yards are built with the same style wall for a uniform appearance, so I can't change the type of wall it is.  

The wall doesn't seem to be real brick at all, it's almost like a hollowed out concrete made to look thicker and heavier than it is.  What can I do to repair this wall and make it stronger without changing it's appearance (so the homeowner's association will still be happy)?  

Seriously, a tall chain link fence would probably be stronger than this wall and more efficient at containing the dog.  I don't have that option though.

Graeme · Accepted Answer

Hi

I attached a video from You Tube that may be helpful and give you an idea of what needs doing.

Hope it helps

Fred S · Answer

If a wall is that flimsy that it can be knocked over by a dog you better get a city inspector to have a look at it.Get him to decide what to do and how to go about repairing it.I think this would definitely be a safety issue.Get it resolved before someone gets hurt.

pink dragon · Answer

go to your city hall and ask them if there is any requirements on walls in your city. chances are if it is that week you can have the city come out and then the association will have to pay for it or maybe the city. it is unsafe for children or any one if the wall is that unstable. :) temporarily i would buy a plank wood piece to hold it up maybe something heavy in front of it so the dog can't escape.

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