I need a heavy duty retaining wall - help!
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Izzy
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Wall between neighbouring yard. When it rains it moves. Need something nice and functional. Any ideas??
https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-build-a-stackable-block-retaining-wall/
How were they secured into the ground? They would not move if they were secured right. Are you talking about the wood or the cement blocks? Either of them could be secured with rebar sunk well into the soil to prevent movement.
This should get you started-https://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-build-a-stackable-block-retaining-wall/ Good luck!
https://www.familyhandyman.com/landscaping/retaining-wall/how-to-build-retaining-walls-stronger/view-all/
Those railroad ties make a good retaining wall. To stabilize, your could or disassemble and install a footer or, if your wall is only 2 ft for so, you drill vertical holes thru the bottom row and drive rebar or very long spikes into the earth (at least 8") every couple of feet. rebuild your wall, drilling and connecting each row. Make sure the ends of the ties are random though out your build. The higher you build, the more sway you can expect.
I always like the stone retaining walls.
https://www.ephenry.com/design-ideas/
First you have to consider the frost line and which climate you are in before deciding on a wall. Colder climates will experience freezing and thawing; which will cause heaving and movement. The cinder blocks; are they cemented or mortared to a cement base? If so I would start there as anchoring point. If not the pressure treated lumber which looks to be 6x6's would be a good wall.
In order to make them stable, I would dig 2-3 ft deep holes with a Post hole digger every 2-3 ft then fill and pack DRY concrete. Bring the concrete above grade. Place the timbers down over the concrete. Then drill holes the diameter of the rebar being used. Remember to stagger the timber joints for added strength. Then drive the rebar into the packed dry concrete. Once the concrete is set from ground moisture,( or you can watering) that wall won't go anywhere. Make sure the rebar goes at least 3/4 of the depth of the packed concrete. Use scrap wood on top of the rebar in order to not mushroom the top end of the rebar while driving the rebar. If you don't like to look at the top piece with the rebar you can cap the top timber with 5/4" round deck board to give it a more finished look.
Thank you DIYers. Many good ideas! I like the look of stone walls. But alas, my budget says different! So with some more hard work and more rebar, it looks like the 6x6's won out!! Thank you!!😊☺