Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Help with retaining wall...

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.



PDA

View Full Version : Help with retaining wall...

toddc
07-22-03, 12:39 PM
I'm looking to build a retaining wall and some stairs up to my front door. The hill slopes from the front door down to the driveway. The retaining wall would have to be abour 4 feet tall and about 16' long, then a 4' stair section, then continue the retaining wall about 12', but only about 2 feet tall. Someone suggested making the retaining wall of 4x4 PT lumber, with adequate dead legs and anchor one end to the house foundation. My concern is with the hill backfilled , will 4x4's be strong enough to hold that weight? I'm looking for a relative inexpensive means to level the yard off. Any advice would be great.

pmgca
07-22-03, 01:36 PM
Hi,

a retaining wall with 4' is not a DIY project. You will need an engineer to calculate the wall and foundation,

Good luck,
toddc
07-22-03, 01:51 PM
I was afraid of that, lucky for me I guess I work for an Architect/Engineering firm. Thanks.