[Summit] Retaining walls

[johntlandry at icloud.com]

Hi Ethan,
	We went with stackable, interlocking cement blocks on a 4-5 foot retaining wall four years ago, by Yardworks, and they’ve held up well.  Good luck.

John Landry
90 Overhill Road

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> From: Ethan Gilsdorf <ethangilsdorf at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Summit] retaining wall advice
> Date: June 21, 2024 at 2:53:55 PM EDT
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> Hi Neighbors---
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> Me again. Seeking your advice on the construction of retaining walls. We have a contractor who has estimated our job --- 100 linear foot wall at about 2-3 feet in height --- with two different materials:
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> 1) Large stackable, interlocking cement blocks (bigger than standard cement blocks) = $14,500 
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> 2) "Railroad tie" style timber wooden beams = $12,300
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> He does not recommend using cement blocks. But the areas we are looking to retain are not super tall.
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> Wondering your thoughts. Do these numbers seem reasonable to you? Do you have any recommendations for other contractors to get another estimate? Any advice overall?
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> Thanks
> Ethan
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