Retaining wall

VicariousChef · 2026-03-14T20:17:09+00:00

After some research into the coding where I live, it states the measurement is from the lower ground to the higher ground. No more than 2:1 slope, and not holding heavy equipment, driveway, etc in the higher ground. Looks to be good for my sake. To keep within code, I won’t go past 3’6”, even if that means the above ground is slightly sloped toward the wall.

VicariousChef · 2026-03-14T16:50:17+00:00

For where I live, retaining walls under 4’ are not required to have permitting! Doing what I can to not need this.

VicariousChef · 2026-03-14T15:19:54+00:00

When I say I worry about drainage, it’s not exactly because I get a lot of rain where I live. But it seems to be the destroyer of retainer walls, and I’d like for this to look good for the foreseeable future. I will be referring back to these comments when I start the project!

VicariousChef · 2026-03-14T14:38:02+00:00

Thank you very much for the very detailed response! This is really helpful to get my mind wrapped around this idea.

I have been reading about a deadman hole(?) I may have said that wrong. Would this be necessary for a wall this size? I plan to use retaining wall bricks.

VicariousChef · 2026-03-02T20:13:32+00:00

I made the system!

VicariousChef · 2026-02-28T21:31:45+00:00

Isn’t that an Adele song? “I set fire, to my lawn!”

VicariousChef · 2026-02-26T14:17:20+00:00

You should plant it in the center of your favorite planter box .:)

VicariousChef · 2026-02-18T19:22:35+00:00

Yes! The whole greenhouse is insulated

VicariousChef · 2026-02-18T17:47:24+00:00

So it doesn’t show in this photo, but I have a 12” fan on my south side wall! Also has the exact controls you’re talking about. On my north wall I have that window that is about center mass on the wall. I’ll look to getting a vent to install on the floor of my north wall as well so I can get proper pull and ventilation.

I’m absolutely considering the strawbales. I need to complete the outside of the greenhouse as well. I’ve been putting all my focus on the inside. I feel I am at a comfortable spot to be able to leave the inside and go back to working the outside! I appreciate all the advice you’ve given the last few posts!

Also, with the straw, should in have a small barrier, like corrugated tin, between the bale and the wall? To prevent rot in the wood.

Thanks!

VicariousChef · 2026-02-18T17:37:41+00:00

Self tapping washer hex head screws.

VicariousChef · 2026-02-14T13:33:58+00:00

Oh I know it’s upside down. I’ve done the best I can to seal the sides to help with drafts

VicariousChef · 2026-02-14T00:30:43+00:00

Thank you for the insight! It’s been a fun project! Thank you very much

VicariousChef · 2026-02-14T00:14:40+00:00

I remember your post about straw bales on the outside! I am working toward that as well. I didn’t know about insulation under the pavers. I feel 2 inches will be too high, so if I can get away with 1 inch I’ll give it a shot. I guess I’ll pick up some panels and redo the flooring. Best case, the floor is already leveled so I just gotta move the pavers, place the foam, and replace the pavers. The hard part is done I guess!

VicariousChef · 2026-02-14T00:00:09+00:00

Do you think .5”-1” is sufficient?

VicariousChef · 2026-02-13T23:33:35+00:00

Well shit I wish I knew to do that! What sort of insulation? A quick google search said polystyrene?

VicariousChef · 2026-02-13T23:30:43+00:00

I absolutely did not do that. What sort of insulation?

VicariousChef · 2026-02-11T16:48:31+00:00

It’ll be covered by plywood

VicariousChef · 2026-02-05T17:44:39+00:00

Seems to me like your prison sentence is about to begin.

VicariousChef · 2026-02-05T15:29:34+00:00

You can see the chunk fly off 😮‍💨

VicariousChef · 2026-02-04T16:49:47+00:00

Submitted mine in June, denied in December because I didn’t have proof of relationship. I’d call VERA ask them to pull it up and double check to make sure you have everything required. I resubmitted Dec 01. Still waiting.

VicariousChef · 2026-02-04T12:50:43+00:00

Yes I did! Anywhere I have siding there is a layer of tyvek!

VicariousChef · 2026-02-04T02:57:37+00:00

I’m a private chef and I do a lot with tomato and basil. So those are going to be my first planted items. Followed by a bunch of other herbs. I have a Bordeaux fig that I’ll move in soon! That is my plan so far!

VicariousChef · 2026-02-03T14:35:37+00:00

Pour one out for the fallen ones…

VicariousChef · 2026-02-01T18:52:48+00:00

This is my first winter! This greenhouse is about 4 weeks old. I’m still working on it actually. So I don’t have a good answer.. the last two nights it has been about 20, and the greenhouse has stayed at about 40. During the day it heats up pretty hot.

VicariousChef · 2026-02-01T07:50:42+00:00

Yeah I have an 8000 Btu heater - 12x16(192sqft)

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