Recent content by rboarderi

I would really like to stay away from a retaining wall if possible. And if I'm going to do one ill just stuck with my original timber retaining wall idea. I guess I'm jut trying to find an easier way and saw this block method and thought it might work.

I attached a bad picture that I made in paint just sort of showing what I am thinking in the area on my property. Attached is another picture from fine homebuilding with them doing what I want to do but without a slope. I am not talking about building concrete block beams, I want separate...

I am in the process of trying to figure out how to build my new shed in the only area I have available which is on a slight slope. I was first thinking of building a timber retaining wall but now I am wondering if I can put it on 4x8x16 stacked solid concrete blocks. I would have 3 rows with 4...

I'm wondering if anyone has ever used a palm nailer or some other tool to put either 3/8 rebar or 8 inch spikes with 3/4 inch heads into timbers when making a small retaing wall? All the holes for either the spikes or rebar will be predrilled if that makes a difference. Any model palm nailers...

I updated my profile, I am located in Niantic, CT. I like the look of what you did Cudajas, that's exactly what I was envisioning and pretty much what I did for my previous shed except it had much less grade.

Long time reader first time poster here. I am looking to add another 10x16 shed to my property and would like some help from you guys on the foundation. On my previous shed on level ground I just made a 4x4 base and filled it with gravel. The space that I would like to put this shed is on a...