How To Build a Wood Retaining Wall | Super Strong and Easy Garden Retaining Wall

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on building a super strong 2-foot high wood retaining wall using 4 in. x 4 in. x 8 ft. pressure treated wood and rebar. Whether you’re looking to enhance your garden, control erosion, or landscape your yard, this step-by-step tutorial will walk you through the entire process.

Tools and Equipment Used to Build Wood Retaining Wall (In order of appearance):

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Planning and Measuring:
Determine the length and height of your retaining wall. Use stakes and string to mark the layout.

Preparing the Ground:
Dig a trench along the marked line. The trench should be deep enough to accommodate and inch of the first layer of wood and gravel for drainage.

Laying the Foundation:
Fill the trench with gravel and sand and compact it firmly. This provides a stable base for your retaining wall.

Cutting and Positioning the Wood:
Cut the pressure-treated wood to the required lengths. Place the first row of wood in the trench, ensuring it’s level.

Securing with Rebar:
Drill holes through the wood and drive rebar through these holes into the ground for added stability. Repeat this for each layer of wood.

Building Up the Wall:
Stack subsequent rows of wood, offsetting the joints for added strength. Secure each row with rebar and stakes.

Finishing Touches:
Once the wall is built to the desired height, backfill the area behind the wall with soil or mulch and compact it.

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[generalwasteman]

Thanks for the video, just about to embark on something similar all the way over here in Northern Ireland, few more drainage and weight load issues for me to consider but otherwise this is exactly what I need, love the description instructions too

[richardsmith]

Looks awesome. I'm thinking about doing this myself using your instructions. Question: I'm thinking I need it to be about4 feet tall. Do you think your system will support that height?

[andrewbagasbas]

Great work! What kind of wood did you use? Are the all pressure treated lumber?