Advice please

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

I have a large garden but its on a slope.Im going split it into 3 terraces each one will have a 3ft(ish) drop.Now im not wanting to lay blocks/bricks as i want to do the work myslef and im no brickie .Anyway would this work=If i concreted some fence posts in every 4 ft and to these fix some 8" x 2" timber.So it would be like a fence but 2" thick.If i then fill it in/level with hard core-rubbel/top soil would this work or would the weight of the soil be too much for it?If this would not work is there another way i could do it.

 

[ladylola]

Your idea sounds ok, but I would use concrete posts and gravel boards for a much longer life. Maybe some textured gravel boards would look better too.

 

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

Your idea sounds ok, but I would use concrete posts and gravel boards for a much longer life. Maybe some textured gravel boards would look better too.

Are gravel board the concrete things?a bit like sectional garage sectioss?Sure they are.Anyway that sounds good,cheers.I was concerned about the wood rotting in time.

 

[Static]

Sorry i may be reading this wrong, but you wanna turn a simple fence into a 3ft retaining wall?

If so be prepared to replace it every few years when it falls down.

 

[Deluks]

Reclaimed rsj's for posts with sleepers slotted in.

 

[Cumbrianroofer30yrsexp]

Sorry i may be reading this wrong, but you wanna turn a simple fence into a 3ft retaining wall?

If so be prepared to replace it every few years when it falls down.

This is why im asking,i have no experiance in such things.I want it last a reasonable time.Im going to go for the recomended concrete posts/gravel boards.

 

[Thermo]

use sleepers. your idea wont last

 

[Static]

use sleepers. your idea wont last

Ditto that.. sleepers on end into a concrete trench footing look good for a retaining wall and have about 25yr life span

 

[Thermo]

use sleepers. your idea wont last

Ditto that.. sleepers on end into a concrete trench footing look good for a retaining wall and have about 25yr life span

and the rest!

 

[ladylola]

Reclaimed rsj's for posts with sleepers slotted in.

A perfectly workable solution but a bit too rough and industrial for my liking in a garden, think council or coal yard.
Concrete the posts in as suggested along with the gravel boards at the same time and ensure the concrete extends outwards from the fence to provide a resistance to movement and I don't think you'll have any problems.