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<blockquote data-quote="-Pjackso" data-source="post: 3169822" data-attributes="member: 8119"><p>Yes, unless you're choosing RR ties for their look - I'd seriously recommend concrete blocks.</p><p>I just did a 60 foot RR tie retaining wall. It seemed like a good idea at the time - but it's not any easier or cheaper.</p><p></p><p>RR ties come in different sizes WxH - (not just length), so be sure all ties are the same otherwise stacking ties won't work right. Consider how to do drainage (if needed), use silt fabric (if you don't want dirt seeping through), and factor in anchoring the ties (which drilling the rebar hole isn't easy past 2 sticks tall).</p><p></p><p>Oh, and the $17 RR ties that you buy are already 30 years old. Sure, you'll be choosy at the store - but trust me - you'll have little choice. And the 'good' ones are beat to heck with huge splits and some missing parts. You'll have to carefully consider how to 'hide' the damage into the hillside.</p><p></p><p>And when your finished, it'll look ok and will work good. But remember that you (or someone else) will have to do it again in 20 years.</p><p></p><p>SERIOUSLY consider the Dolese structural retaining wall bricks (80 lbs each). One and done.</p><p><a href="https://www.dolese.com/products/hardscapes/" target="_blank">https://www.dolese.com/products/hardscapes/</a></p><p>Bricks was only a little more cost - compared to the RR tie wall.</p><p></p><p>(Aesthetics were my concern, and bricks didn't look right, so.....)</p><p></p><p></p><p>Ether way -</p><p>Best of luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="-Pjackso, post: 3169822, member: 8119"] Yes, unless you're choosing RR ties for their look - I'd seriously recommend concrete blocks. I just did a 60 foot RR tie retaining wall. It seemed like a good idea at the time - but it's not any easier or cheaper. RR ties come in different sizes WxH - (not just length), so be sure all ties are the same otherwise stacking ties won't work right. Consider how to do drainage (if needed), use silt fabric (if you don't want dirt seeping through), and factor in anchoring the ties (which drilling the rebar hole isn't easy past 2 sticks tall). Oh, and the $17 RR ties that you buy are already 30 years old. Sure, you'll be choosy at the store - but trust me - you'll have little choice. And the 'good' ones are beat to heck with huge splits and some missing parts. You'll have to carefully consider how to 'hide' the damage into the hillside. And when your finished, it'll look ok and will work good. But remember that you (or someone else) will have to do it again in 20 years. SERIOUSLY consider the Dolese structural retaining wall bricks (80 lbs each). One and done. [URL]https://www.dolese.com/products/hardscapes/[/URL] Bricks was only a little more cost - compared to the RR tie wall. (Aesthetics were my concern, and bricks didn't look right, so.....) Ether way - Best of luck. [/QUOTE]
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