New Retaining Wall utilizing new JD 2305 TLB

[hitekcountry]

Overhang for sure!

 

[DarrylH20]

Overhang:thumbsup:

 

[Gittyup]

split rail with vinyl coated wire fencing stapled to it is cheaper and way better looking that chain link.

 

[jsygrovehpi]

split rail with vinyl coated wire fencing stapled to it is cheaper and way better looking that chain link.

How would I attach the split rail fence to the top of the wall?

 

[Gittyup]

If you are using hollow block, you simply leave the blocks where the posts would go empty. The when you put the fence posts into the blocks you would have to fill those blocks with concrete.

Some post styles may not fit, like the one's I've seen at Lowe's. But, the type I have from a fencing company (locust) would fit.

Or you could set the fence just behind the wall. You'd only be losing about 6" of garden space.

 

[jsygrovehpi]

If you are using hollow block, you simply leave the blocks where the posts would go empty. The when you put the fence posts into the blocks you would have to fill those blocks with concrete.

Some post styles may not fit, like the one's I've seen at Lowe's. But, the type I have from a fencing company (locust) would fit.

Or you could set the fence just behind the wall. You'd only be losing about 6" of garden space.

I don't know. It sounds too much like work to search around for something that fits.

If it comes down to it i would probably just drill holes in the cap and glue rebar into the holes and put up some garden fencing like we had before, but it would be nice to do something that isnt as unsightly and not loads of cash.

 

[jsygrovehpi]

Sorry to take so long to post on the progress. Pictures will make it worth the wait!

The wall is nearly complete. Only short 16 cap. Infilled with approx 27 the 36 yards of topsoil that was delivered on the 7th. Rented a wet saw over last weekend and got all the cuts made to make the cap look like one solid unit. We went with the overhang. Thanks to everone that voiced their opinion on the matter.

Left to do: Get 16 more cap where we are short. Figure out what we are doing for the stairs. Glue the cap and install fencing on main part of the garden to keep the critters out.

Sidenote: Renting dumpster this weekend to get rid of 3 tons of rotting pressure treated lumber.

Any comments or suggestions regarding the fencing would be appreciated!!!

 

[beenthere]

It is looking great! Will look forward to the pics of the fence. But have no ideas.

 

[jsygrovehpi]

Well I got a price on vinyl coated chain link fence yesterday and it was astronomically stupid. They wanted $15-16 per LF plus $25 extra per post because of being bolted or cored into the wall and then $250-350 per gate (and I wanted 3 gates. 1 for a main entrance and a double in the back for getting equipment in and out)

If I wanted the smaller openings of a "pool" style chain link (1 1/4" openings instead of 2" openings) it was an additional $1 per LF. But it might keep out the smaller critters better.

I think this company is nuts because vinyl coated should be around $8-9 installed.