How to Build a Treated Wood Retaining Wall: Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions

By Travis Larson
No heavy timbers--build this sturdy design with lightweight, off-the-shelf, treated lumber.Read an overview of how to build a retaining wall.
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16. Screw the 2x8 top caps to the top of the stanchions with two 3-in. deck screws at each post. For bulkhead spans longer than 4 ft., nail a vertical 2x6 stiffener to the backside of the wall planks. It’ll keep the wall planks in line and add strength to the top cap in case someone uses it for a step.

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