| I like to build retaining walls. I have helped a couple of | | | | the large hillside, you need to think about the water |
| my friends. One bought a new house, and in the | | | | drainage; can it be a problem? The water will start |
| back yard the hill was washing away from the rain. | | | | washing away the fill behind the wall. To stop this |
| That was a big job. | | | | problem we laid a moisture membrane to take the |
| Before you start a job like this check your local | | | | water to the drain tile we put in to drain the water |
| codes to see if you need a permit if you keep your | | | | away! There are many ways you can build your |
| retaining wall 3' high or less. Well, check the codes. My | | | | Retaining Walls. Some can take the look of your yard |
| friend did not. | | | | to a new level. |
| Preparing the foundation is the most important. | | | | You may live on a lake and it's washing away your |
| Depending on the size of your projects, you may | | | | land. You may need to talk to a landscape contractor |
| need to dig deeper and fill with class 5 fill. Then | | | | for this job. I do hope this will help answer some of |
| compact the fill with a hand tamper. Always make | | | | your questions on building retaining walls. Now you |
| sure it is level. | | | | have some good INFO. You can Build a Retaining Wall. |
| Back to when I helped my friend with his wall - with | | | | Have a Good summer. |