Sandy asks…
How to build a strong 5ft tall by 30 ft long retaining wall?
We want to build a retaining wall at the front of our property that is sloped down to the sidewalk. At the moment there is just landscape timber that is rotting and only about 12in tall. Just wondering if anyone knows of a website detailing how to do it yourself, great products or helpful tips. We were thinking of terracing and filling in with plants, but we can not find step by step info on how to do this.
Suntan answers:
PHONE SOMEONE WHO WORKS IN CONSTRUCTION—–IF ITS DONE WRONG IT COULD FALL AND HURT SOMEONE
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Betty asks…
retaining wall help.. support 2 trailers?
I am wanting to build a retaining wall, about 2 foot high, to level out an area, which i want to park my trailer and boat on. trailer about 3000lbs boat about 3000lbs. even though it wont be used as a driveway, does need to be able to support my truck, in order to hook up and pull them out. the area filled will be about 40 foot long, and 10 foot wide. height at heighest point in wall be about 2 foot. filled with dirt, gravel over top. i figure most of the load will be straight down, but would 2×4 landscape timbers, bolted all the way through into concrete anchors below the wall, be strong enough to hold this up? or do i need to use brick or concrete?
Suntan answers:
It’s only 2 foot high, you could use those interlocking retaining wall block that use no bonding agent like these http://www.midlandbrick.com.au/Docs/Product/RetainingLandScapeWalls/Product_RetainingWalls_30032009_131631.asp?AUD=home&site=midland&toggleItem=0
Charles asks…
Where can I buy creosote soaked landscaping timbers (8″x8″x12′ like a railroad tie) in Dallas?
I need a few logs to fix a retaining wall that fell down.
Suntan answers:
Local nurseries and building supply stores. Might strike a deal by caling the local rail yard.
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