Hi all
I've decided to build a retaining wall in my garden using new 8" thick treated sleepers. The wall is 1.8m high, so what I've thought to do is stagger the ends for strength and use steel ties and deadmen where possible to fasten to the rock behind.
Does anyone have any advice on how I should set the initial row? Some guides just stand the sleepers on gravel, others use rebar, and some concrete.
Due to the bedrock below my first row, digging for posts isn't really an option so I want to be sure it will be sturdy. Driving rebar in may be tricky but it may be my only option. I had wondered if the gravel is to aid in drainage so the wood doesn't rot?
Thanks for any advice
John
I've decided to build a retaining wall in my garden using new 8" thick treated sleepers. The wall is 1.8m high, so what I've thought to do is stagger the ends for strength and use steel ties and deadmen where possible to fasten to the rock behind.
Does anyone have any advice on how I should set the initial row? Some guides just stand the sleepers on gravel, others use rebar, and some concrete.
Due to the bedrock below my first row, digging for posts isn't really an option so I want to be sure it will be sturdy. Driving rebar in may be tricky but it may be my only option. I had wondered if the gravel is to aid in drainage so the wood doesn't rot?
Thanks for any advice
John