Comments on: How to Build Deck Stairs http://www.lumbertalk.com/2007/11/20/how-to-build-deck-stairs/ Professional-Level Information for Designers and Users of Wood Projects Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:39:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: victor http://www.lumbertalk.com/2007/11/20/how-to-build-deck-stairs/#comment-16 victor Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:53:26 +0000 http://www.lumbertalk.com/2007/11/20/how-to-build-deck-stairs/#comment-16 Thanks for your information on building a retaining wall with vertical boards for a shoreline. My question is I have a existing bulkhead out of concrete can I use your design with 6X6 posts or do I need piling driven, also since there is a concrete bulk head behind in ok shape is it necessary for deadmen to be placed for support. Thanks for your information on building a retaining wall with vertical boards for a shoreline. My question is I have a existing bulkhead out of concrete can I use your design with 6X6 posts or do I need piling driven, also since there is a concrete bulk head behind in ok shape is it necessary for deadmen to be placed for support.

]]> By: Chris http://www.lumbertalk.com/2007/11/20/how-to-build-deck-stairs/#comment-17 Chris Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:26:08 +0000 http://www.lumbertalk.com/2007/11/20/how-to-build-deck-stairs/#comment-17 Victor, This is a conversation better suited for the How to Build a Retaining Wall article at http://www.lumbertalk.com/2007/12/19/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall/ but my thoughts based on the information you gave me are: I cannot comment on what size your posts should be because you did not mention anything about wall height or the load behind the wall. 6x6 is a commonly used dimension, though. You need to tie the wall back to something. If you feel like the concrete wall behind your new bulkhead is secure, maybe you should consider attaching the new structure to that - that would be assuming that the old bulkhead is still structurally sound and the new bulkhead is largely for aesthetics, though. In the end, I will always ground myself with the old "things worth doing are worth doing right" so I will just leave you with saying a good, strong, long lasting wall is designed well, and built properly, with the appropriate materials. Shortcuts usually only save money and time in the short-term. Chris Victor,

This is a conversation better suited for the How to Build a Retaining Wall article at http://www.lumbertalk.com/2007/12/19/how-to-build-a-retaining-wall/ but my thoughts based on the information you gave me are:

I cannot comment on what size your posts should be because you did not mention anything about wall height or the load behind the wall. 6×6 is a commonly used dimension, though. You need to tie the wall back to something. If you feel like the concrete wall behind your new bulkhead is secure, maybe you should consider attaching the new structure to that - that would be assuming that the old bulkhead is still structurally sound and the new bulkhead is largely for aesthetics, though.

In the end, I will always ground myself with the old “things worth doing are worth doing right” so I will just leave you with saying a good, strong, long lasting wall is designed well, and built properly, with the appropriate materials. Shortcuts usually only save money and time in the short-term.

Chris

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