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Timber retaining wall
Timber posts, horizontal boards and a capped top form the edge of the raised area beside the building.

Timber retaining-wall construction and a gravel-finished area beside an existing building at Big Sandy ISD, from installation to finished views.
Explore the project photosShaw’s Construction’s work for Big Sandy ISD includes a timber retaining wall and a gravel-finished area beside an existing building. The capped wall defines the raised area and its transition to the surrounding ground.
Five project photos show the posts and boards during installation, lining and backfill behind the wall, and the finished wall and gravel surface. Thank you to Big Sandy ISD for choosing Shaw’s Construction.
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Timber posts, horizontal boards and a capped top form the edge of the raised area beside the building.
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The installation photos show lining on the inside of the wall and fill being placed behind it.
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A gravel surface fills the area inside the wall, meeting the concrete surface at the building.
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The sequence follows excavation and wall assembly through backfilling and the finished ground around the wall.
See the finished timber wall and gravel area, then follow the construction stages. Select any photo to view it in full.
Planning a retaining wall or a change in grade? Tell Shaw’s about the property location, the space you want to improve and the work you have in mind.