Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: Timber retaining wall - how to attach sleepers to posts? 15Apr 04, 2011 8:56 pm nemisis KnockItDown The number 1 reason is cost compared to other materials and when you need to replace it from warping/white ants/break down??? If it's done right warping won't be an issue. Granted, breakdown is faster with timber than say a masonry product but for those on a budget, the price, and the ease of DIY to also keep costs down will win out most of the time. The immediate cost of materials and labour are the first things that most ppl take into consideration. Lifespan runs 2nd in most cases but in saying that, using timber such as treated pine in certain circumstances and making sure the drainage is done correctly (the reason most walls fail is poor drainage) will ensure the wall has a long working life. 4 9060 Old Home Restoration / Renovation Cheers mate! This is exactly what I was thinking but wasn't sure if it was something I'd find on the shelf. I agree with you, fixing the brackets to the board will look… 2 3269 looks ok to me, round logs retaining walls are better than sleeper walls, more even preservative treatment and stronger since they include the whole tree and not just part… 1 2599 |