My Weekend Project - Retaining Wall - Now With FINAL Pictures!
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07-04-2005, 11:01 PM
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!
RP
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!
RP
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