My Weekend Project - Retaining Wall - Now With FINAL Pictures!
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THE FINISHED PRODUCT!!
For anyone wondering, it took 179 blocks, 5 bags of all purpose sand, and a boatload of patience because my backyard is almost entirely rock. If you've attempted a retaining wall or similar project, you know what a MEGA-HASSLE getting the first row of blocks level can be.... this project wasn't an exception.
Tomorrow, the weeping willow, bald cyprus, and a few ornamentals come in... once those are in place, there will be about 18" of topsoil followed by around 3" of premium cypress mulch...
There's still a day or two of work... total time in it to date over 3 days: about 28 hours. That's with the wife and I both giving it our best efforts.
It was/is a hell of a project but we're very happy with the end results! One of my neighbors has offered to hire me to do something similar for his yard... I've already declined. LOL!
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For anyone wondering, it took 179 blocks, 5 bags of all purpose sand, and a boatload of patience because my backyard is almost entirely rock. If you've attempted a retaining wall or similar project, you know what a MEGA-HASSLE getting the first row of blocks level can be.... this project wasn't an exception.
Tomorrow, the weeping willow, bald cyprus, and a few ornamentals come in... once those are in place, there will be about 18" of topsoil followed by around 3" of premium cypress mulch...
There's still a day or two of work... total time in it to date over 3 days: about 28 hours. That's with the wife and I both giving it our best efforts.
It was/is a hell of a project but we're very happy with the end results! One of my neighbors has offered to hire me to do something similar for his yard... I've already declined. LOL!
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I didn't anticipate doing the project immediately honestly... the staging area and assembly area vary by about 15 feet so, not a real big deal with the hand truck...
Yeah, I had to handle them a couple of times but, my original plan was that this was going to happen in about a month...
Yeah, I had to handle them a couple of times but, my original plan was that this was going to happen in about a month...
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^^^Yes....it just looks "un-level".
RP I dont want to get into your personla business, but how did that set you back?
I need to one in my front yard. I need a bout 40 feet with about 3 bricks high.
RP I dont want to get into your personla business, but how did that set you back?
I need to one in my front yard. I need a bout 40 feet with about 3 bricks high.
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