Many codes require a permit for any structure that holds back what amounts to thousands of pounds of earth and most limit the height of an amateur built retaining wall to 3 feet.
Building a retaining wall using landscape timbers.
The question is how can you build a new attractive retaining wall on a limited budget.
The block caps should overhang the retaining blocks by 1 to 1 1 2 inches.
Using construction adhesive secure your capstones and create the top layer of your retaining wall.
Several profiles are available and the timbers are offered in common lengths.
Continue building up the retaining wall using landscaping screws to secure each timber.
You can easily adapt it to your site.
Install one dead man every 6 to 8 feet around the entire wall.
If your slope needs a higher wall or requires extensive grading call in a masonry or landscape contractor or terrace the slope with two or more lower retaining walls.
It uses standard treated dimensional lumber.
Fasten the dead man to the retaining wall with two landscaping screws.
It uses lightweight materials to create a strong durable wall.
Landscaping timbers are pressure treated timbers that come in various dimensions.
Eliminate steep difficult to mow slopes stop erosion and create attractive planting beds with an easy to assemble wood retaining wall.
The answer may be the use of landscaping timber.
Walk 3 feet back on soil side of the retaining wall and dig a trench parallel to the wall that equals the width and height of the landscape timbers.