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How to Build a Retaining Wall, & other general Wall Information »   Retaining Wall Installation Steps

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      CommentAuthoradmin
    • CommentTimeFeb 14th 2010
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    A detailed instruction on how I have built retaining walls for home landscaping and borders. You can do this yourself with the step-by-step information..

    The first step is to determine the size or area of the retaining wall by linear foot. This will figure into the estimate of materials needed later. Mark off the area with a string line. Link to full article
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      CommentAuthorH-C
    • CommentTimeFeb 17th 2010
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    here are some quick ideas, photos of some retaining walls that should provide a good start to a retaining wall installed around a house.

    Retaining Wall around a House

    Retaining Wall around a House
    • CommentAuthorRichard
    • CommentTimeMar 7th 2010
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    I am planning to do a retaining wall and landscaping for my house. These are some good examples, I am sure I will have more questions and thanks in advance for the tips, I am sure I will be back to visit this site.
    • CommentAuthorcattleya
    • CommentTimeMar 8th 2010
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    That's a very comprehensive guide to building a retaining wall. It would be useful for my future project. Thanks for this and the pictures too.
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      CommentAuthorH-C
    • CommentTimeMar 8th 2010
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    It is a guide, with techniques to build a retaining wall, but it can be a lot of work and time to get it right. Experienced installers can have challenges sometimes.
    don't hesitate to ask on any specific wall or project, they are all different and can be challenging.

    I hope the retaining wall project goes good and looks great
    • CommentAuthorjolix
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2010
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    Thanks for the tips, I have been thinking about doing a wall around the front of my yard. I know I am in for a challenge but, its good to have a link I can refer too.
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      CommentAuthoradhityaen
    • CommentTimeApr 13th 2010
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    Definitely, its a comprehensive and detailed link advising on retaining wall. By erecting a retaining wall, it helps transform the unusable back yard into a safe and level area than can actually be put into use.

    I would like to put some of the necessary equipments needed to build a retaining wall;

    * Shovel
    * tape measure
    * hammer
    * chisel
    * level
    * stakes
    * landscaping fabric
    * string line
    * garden hose
    * pencil
    * square
    * glasses
    * gloves
    * skid loader
    * compacter
    * wheelbarrow
    * circular cut-off saw with masonry blade
    * flexible polypropylene pipe
    * load of sand
    * gravel for the base
    * backfill

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