We had two big retaining walls to build and concrete block was out of our budget. Using 6x6 landscape timbers is a much more affordable option but the lifespan is less than that of concrete. After a ton of research I was able to come up with the construction plan to help mitigate water damage with drain lines and proper backfill, extending the lifespan, as well as build a structurally sound retaining wall reinforced with deadmen that tie the wall back into the hillside.

Full Written Tutorial: https://rogueengineer.com/how-to-buil...

Materials:
3/4" Crushed Gravel Footing
3 or 4' long 1/2" Rebar
Hammer Drill Attachment: https://amzn.to/49wlEUm
6x6 Landscape Timbers
Simpson StrongTie 10in Timber Screws: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-S...
4" Perforated Drain Pipe
Non-Woven Filter Fabric
3/4" Clean gravel for Backfill

0:00 Excavation & Footing
0:30 First Course
1:09 Drainage Pipe
1:34 Fasteners
2:14 Installing Deadmen
3:33 Cutting and Sealing
4:07 Drainage Fabric & Backfill
5:41 Finished Photos & Outro

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