Shed Pad with Three Side Retaining Wall
Making room for an 11′ x 17′ shed foundation requires some excavation on this steeply sloped property. The site preparation allows level space for a three-sided retaining wall that encloses the stone base shed pad.
Retaining Wall with Stairs and Garden Boxes
Here’s a very unique retaining wall combined with stairs and garden boxes on multiple levels. This project actually takes advantage of a steep slope to create an inviting entrance walkway interspersed with garden boxes. The stairs lead to a signature stone base at the bottom.
Treated Lumber Retaining Wall
The old retaining wall was rotting and crumbling away. For this project, the old wall was removed and space was created behind the wall for storm water to drain away without damaging the retaining timbers. This detail of the wall structure shows how the timbers are laid so that the structure becomes strong while providing […]
Stone Base Foundation Extension
This project from a few years back gets updated with an extension for a garden flowerbed. Stainless steel plates and corners are used to anchor the new retaining area to the existing foundation.