bloodandgutsmurphy
Master
Good evening guys and gals,
I am going to build a berm in my backyard and need some help. I live on 30 acres of land and it is legal in the county I live in (in case anyone is wondering).
My idea is to buy some railroad ties to support a pile of dirt from the back and sides of it. I will probably have to place a tie in front of the pile to keep the dirt from spreading.
My main questions are
1) Where can I find railroad ties in Indiana? Or is there something else recommended?
My dad said I have to keep everything neat and tidy: simply dumping a big heep in the back isn't an option.
2) is clay a suitable material for a Backstop? My neighbor dug up his pond and has a mountain of the stuff lying around
3) How does you guys attach stacked ties? Drill holes through them and run rebar through the holes?
I am going to build a berm in my backyard and need some help. I live on 30 acres of land and it is legal in the county I live in (in case anyone is wondering).
My idea is to buy some railroad ties to support a pile of dirt from the back and sides of it. I will probably have to place a tie in front of the pile to keep the dirt from spreading.
My main questions are
1) Where can I find railroad ties in Indiana? Or is there something else recommended?
My dad said I have to keep everything neat and tidy: simply dumping a big heep in the back isn't an option.
2) is clay a suitable material for a Backstop? My neighbor dug up his pond and has a mountain of the stuff lying around
3) How does you guys attach stacked ties? Drill holes through them and run rebar through the holes?
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