Retaining Wall Block

[MTY]

I placed the last of this year's retaining wall block today. Number 900 was put in place about three this afternoon. They weigh 70 pounds each. 150 per day is a good day's work as each has to be picked up at least twice.

 

[johneh]

Better you than me
Maybe I could do 20 a day (at 70)
150 just maybe overdoing it
Bet you're glad it's done
How about a picture

 

[MTY]

Better you than me
Maybe I could do 20 a day (at 70)
150 just maybe overdoing it
Bet you're glad it's done
How about a picture

67.5, 68 in Feb. I have yet to master the picture process.

 

[SpaceBus]

There should be a Grey button near the text entry area on desktop and mobile. The photo can be saved on the device you are using to post from.

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

67.5, 68 in Feb. I have yet to master the picture process.

The picture process is much easier than moving 150 blocks in one day. Persevere!

 

[MTY]

The house as it was when I started rebuilding.

 

[MTY]

 

[MTY]

Progress is made daily. The last two pictures are from about a month ago. You can see part of one of the retaining walls out the far slider opening.
I should take more pictures tomorrow.

 

[SpaceBus]

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The house as it was when I started rebuilding.

Beautiful dog!

 

[moresnow]

Idaho. Beautiful state!

 

[MTY]

Pictures of the retaining walls and current condition of the house.

 

[SpaceBus]

Is that synthetic board and batten siding?

 

[MTY]

It is metal board and batten. It comes in 6 and 10 inch widths. It is made like standing seam metal roofing where the fasteners are placed and the batten end snapped over them.

 

[SpaceBus]

It is metal board and batten. It comes in 6 and 10 inch widths. It is made like standing seam metal roofing where the fasteners are placed and the batten end snapped over them.

Not a bad look. I assume infinitely easier than our process of using 1x12 planed boards for the boards and making battens from ripping the boards.

 

[MTY]

It is rather tedious to put on, and you almost have to own a siding break to put it on, but the finished product is nice. Getting the stuff is an exercise in frustration. I do not know if the problems are with the manufacturer, the wholesaler, or the lumber yard.

I was told by the yard man that I should not order it all at once as it was expensive and non returnable. This was the first order they sold of the product, and nobody had a good idea of coverage versus waste as it only comes in 10 foot sticks and you have to buy it by the box. So I ordered what I thought should be enough for half to two thirds of the building. It was weeks over due coming in. The second shipment is also late. It most likely will be Thanksgiving before I can get the last couple of boxes of siding.

Had I known this, I would have used a different product. 10 years from now, I guess it will not matter.

 

[SpaceBus]

It is rather tedious to put on, and you almost have to own a siding break to put it on, but the finished product is nice. Getting the stuff is an exercise in frustration. I do not know if the problems are with the manufacturer, the wholesaler, or the lumber yard.

I was told by the yard man that I should not order it all at once as it was expensive and non returnable. This was the first order they sold of the product, and nobody had a good idea of coverage versus waste as it only comes in 10 foot sticks and you have to buy it by the box. So I ordered what I thought should be enough for half to two thirds of the building. It was weeks over due coming in. The second shipment is also late. It most likely will be Thanksgiving before I can get the last couple of boxes of siding.

Had I known this, I would have used a different product. 10 years from now, I guess it will not matter.

Good to know your experience. I've had issues with the lumber yard as well for our siding. Cracked boards, embedded debris, holes, inconsistent availability, and clueless employees have plagued this process. Unfortunately we are locked into one lumber yard until we finish the first floor siding. I'll post some photos soon, I'm too lazy to get out the camera and laptop.