Has anyone ever used railroad ties to help retain a wall?
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I've seen it done but don't know how to make it happen.
Yes, but in time even those rot out. If you can afford it, build a wall with stone or garden pavers. And make sure to put cement down for footings. Build your wall by using cement glue to hold everything in place.
It's possible but you have to remember that ties are saturated with creosote which is toxic so you can't use them near food gardens. Otherwise it should be possible to do about the same as any retaining wall. You will need to figure out some way to tie it into the slope so the pressure doesn't push it out after a few years. I've seen them but never tried it. Oh, that creosote doesn't smell very good either so you won't want it close to where you hang out.
MMy brother and grandson used screw jacks. He cut wholes in his basement floor and put in a solid base with concrete level with floor. Then used screw jacks up to the flooring above. Takes the pressure off the wall. He put them close to the wall. Buy at Lowes etc.come in all heights. Mybrothers log home to heavy for wall he put in. Heavy rain pushed on gs foundation..
oh yeah! but it's heavy and (could be ) dangerous work -- the ties have to be anchored to prevent them slipping against the pressure of the wall... not for the average DIY'er
We use them for raised garden beds, I would be Leary of using them for a retaining wall. As they get older they start falling apart.
Yes. They work well. Very heavy but once in place and staked, they will do the job.