How Do You Build A Railroad Tie Retaining Wall?
• Bulldoze or dig a section of the dirt from the hill out to where you want to build a railroad tie retaining wall. • Level the ground along the entire stretch of hill (so the wall will sit flat) by packing it down evenly with your foot, shovel or a board. Place a level on the surface of the ground to make sure it is level along the entire stretch where the first layer of railroad ties will be placed. • Measure the entire length and height of the retaining wall with a tape measure. First measure the length from one end of where you want the wall to sit to the other. Next, measure up from the ground to determine how high you want the wall to be. • Lay the first set of railroad ties out along the prepared ground making sure the ends fit snugly together. Cut any excess off one end of a railroad tie to fit your area if needed. • Make sure your ties are sitting flush on the ground by setting a level on them periodically throughout the length of the wall to check. • Drill holes about 1 foot
• Bulldoze or dig a section of the dirt from the hill out to where you want to build a railroad tie retaining wall. Loading… • Level the ground along the entire stretch of hill (so the wall will sit flat) by packing it down evenly with your foot, shovel or a board. Place a level on the surface of the ground to make sure it is level along the entire stretch where the first layer of railroad ties will be placed. • Measure the entire length and height of the retaining wall with a tape measure. First measure the length from one end of where you want the wall to sit to the other. Next, measure up from the ground to determine how high you want the wall to be. • Lay the first set of railroad ties out along the prepared ground making sure the ends fit snugly together. Cut any excess off one end of a railroad tie to fit your area if needed. • Make sure your ties are sitting flush on the ground by setting a level on them periodically throughout the length of the wall to check. • Drill holes ab
