In the right setting a timber retaining wall blends into a landscape more naturally than any other material.
Treated wood retaining wall design.
You can easily adapt it to your site.
And you can.
It uses lightweight materials to create a strong durable wall.
Taller walls require a different type of structure.
The lumber for this wall will be acq pressure treated 6 by 6 and 2 by 8 s with double hot dipped galvanized fasteners.
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When stained to match a log or cedar clad home it carries the house materials into the landscape for a more unified appearance.
It uses standard treated dimensional lumber.
The construction method used is suitable only for low walls of a maximum of 30 inches.
For durability use only pressure treated lumber rated for ground contact.
Pressure treated wood should only be used for low retaining walls and limited to areas that have good drainage.
Wood retaining walls are affordable and can be very attractive.
Since wood does not bear an equal amount of pressure per square inch as does concrete or other masonry opt for a stronger material if your wall will be higher than 2 feet.
Eliminate steep difficult to mow slopes stop erosion and create attractive planting beds with an easy to assemble wood retaining wall.
This project will produce a straight 16 foot long wood retaining wall that is 24 inches high.
Pick a building material that will work with the look and feel of your yard.