Wooden Retaining Walls Using Landscape Ties or Railroad Ties Anchored landscape tie or railroad tie wooden wall (photo at left) is typically constructed of 6x6" treated wood placed horizontally, sometimes stair-stepped back against a hillside, with additional horizontal "ties" or members placed at ...
With our guide on building a retaining wall using railroad ties, you will be able to design a beautiful wall that won't require too much of your time and money. You'll need just some basic tools and materials that you can easily find at any DIY store, and get started building your ow...
Examples of Inadequate Retaining Wall Guardrails At above left we illustrate a wooden retaining wall that appears to have been constructed from recycled railroad ties and without anchoring extensions behind the wall. You will also note the open railings that are not child-safe. Above and continuing...
Dry walls can be made of broken concrete, old tires(makes a great retaining wall to protect the 1964 Chevy pickup on blocks, behind the chicken coop) , logs(don't last long), concrete block (what's the point?), rocks, railroad ties (see logs) and almost anything else you can stack...
Wood Retaining Wall(PDF) Large timbers, usually 6 x 6, can be stacked and reinforced by steel rods inserted through holes drilled through to grade. Preservatives & Soil Health There is a concern for the chemicals in railroad ties leaching into the surrounding soil. This has reduced their frequ...