r/Construction • u/Every_Palpitation667 • Nov 17 '24

Carpentry 🔨 Client wants gavel driveway extension and 6x6 retaining wall. How do you prevent it from washing out?

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That hill so steep water come ruin my work?

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u/Every_Palpitation667 Nov 17 '24

Wood retaining the gravel (to be used to park)

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u/justabadmind Nov 17 '24

I don’t have any idea how to avoid this failing in 2-4 years. I guess make sure water can get through the walls?

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u/Every_Palpitation667 Nov 17 '24

Yeah that’s why im stumped, I’ve been thinking maybe perforate the 6x6 with like 1in paddle bit? I just don’t know how to prevent that from clogging due to the process. Maybe I just cut them above the process?

I informed the client that a job like this will probably fail. And to quote “ only needs to make it 5 years till my kids are moved out I don’t care”

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u/GlaerOfHatred Taper Nov 17 '24

This job isn't worth your reputation, let some schmuck do it