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Building a wooden retaining wall on a slope.
A retaining wall constructed on a sloping backyard or back garden brings a beautiful landscaping touch to the house by allowing you to create more living space while holding off soil erosion.
Thanks for the information about how it would be smart to make sure that water can drain through the retaining wall well.
I have been considering getting a retaining wall.
Tamp to a level base.
How to build a retaining wall on a slope depends a lot on the location where you plan to build the lay of the land.
Excavate the bottom of the slope to create a level base for the wall.
Dig a foundation trench for the first row of timbers image 3.
So in our case 1 foot wide for a 2 foot high wall image 4.
That is good for me to know because i have been wanting to fix the slope of my property.
Level but for a longer wall rent a builder s level.
Make the trench about 8 inches deep.
A wall that leans into the soil it retains is less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure than a plain old vertical wall.
A good looking retaining wall depends on level footings and the best way to establish level over long distances is with a builder s level.
Not only that you can turn it into a terraced garden for planting anything from vegetables and flowers to small shrubs and trees.
The base of the retaining wall should be half the wall s height.
Building a wood retaining wall is a great way to keep your topsoil from washing away down a slope.
A retaining wall integrated into a sloping front lawn adds polish and curbside appeal.