Install Retaining Walls and Gravel Base
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What happens here
Install new pressure-treated lumber for the retaining walls around the perimeter of the new deck area. These walls are secured to the ground and will form the lower boundary of the deck structure. Once installed, backfill the area with gravel for drainage and stability.
Goal: Establish the perimeter and prepare the sub-base for the lower deck level.
Tools and materials
- Gravel — Backfilling for drainage and stability
- Pressure-Treated Lumber — Constructing the retaining walls
- Rakes — Leveling gravel
- Shovels — Moving and spreading gravel
- Spirit Level — Ensuring walls are level