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stevenardigo
07-29-04, 09:53 AM
Im in the process of building a retaining wall about 3 feet high. I am using posts and also intend to use 4x6s as the cross members (which will be staked). 2 questions....
1. two of the posts are not aligned (about 1/2-1 inch off) with the others. Any suggestions????? Should I put in shims??? or just leave it?
2. should I stagger the cross members or have the ends of two cross members meet directly behind the posts????

Any help wold be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

chfite
07-30-04, 11:04 AM
1. If it looks OK, I would leave it. This is not a project of precision.

2. Joints behind the posts would probably look nicer. I would prefer that. Of course, retaining walls are not generally known for beauty.