DRC RETAINING WALLS

Uses Galvanized 2-3/8″ steel post

Nails:1-7/8″ ring shank
For maximum strength

Rails:2″ x 4″ Rails

Side-by-side fence:Provides privacy and security, but wood shrinks leaving gaps. Some visibility through fence.

Board-on-board fence:Privacy  No gaps from wood shrinkage.
Pickets overlapped approximately 1-1/2″ on each side of picket.

Gates are double posts for extra strength.
Standard width is 42″ ,

8′ fences will have a header over the gate for added strength and include 4 hinges.
6′ fences will have 3 hinges on gates.

Trim: 1″ x 2″ or 1″ x 4″ picket on the face of the fence to provide a finished top.

Ground board:A 2″ x 6″ treated board set directly on the ground.

Top cap:2″ x 6″ or 2″ x 8″ cedar board on top of the fence.  

Stain is available pre-dipped before construction 

Permits and Utilities:

DRC Retaining walls follows city and state requirements.
State law requires locating underground utilities before digging.
City permits are also required for all construction.
DRC will obtain required permits and  contact Dig Tess to mark underground lines.Wood fence with metal post will last approximately 20 years with proper maintenance.