DIY - Building a 3 Tiered 6x6 Timber Retaining Wall & Stairs - Part 1 of 2

[@carldavid1558]

That custom attachment for the hammer is brilliant.

[@yourlongtimefan]

You REALLY do a nice job. Everything looks amazing.

[@deanbirks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brianbigger3669]

Nice work. I've done a retaining wall with 6x6 treated wood, non-woven geotextile and drain tile. I used galvanized spikes and structural bolts made for treated wood. I also used rebar where necessary but kept it to a minimum due to the corrosiveness of the chemicals used in treated wood. Your consideration for frost heave and drainage is key to keep a timber retaining wall in good shape for many year to come.

[@deanbirks]

Thanks. I never considered the corrosive nature of "end cut" on those 3ft rebar.

[@jallenlandscape752]

i would recommend using a timber beam saw when cutting 6by6 timbers

[@chriszamplione5349]

AWESOME WORK !!!

[@deanbirks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lenhandenboer3072]

Awesome project! very inspiring.

[@deanbirks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@confusionsprings]

WHERE'S PART 2???!!! nicely done so far.

[@deanbirks]

Part 2 comes in spring. It's -30c and no fun to work in. :)

[@Tarkus826]

Coulda got a driver bit for that jackhammer to drive the rebar. SDS Max ground bar driver. 15 bucks on Amazon.

[@deanbirks]

My jackhammer has a weird end and non of those fit.

[@weyneshea8020]

Those are not real deadmen! They are supposed to be T shaped!