Retaining wall - wood mockup
I had left enough space around the builders foam to add a retaining wall. I think the retaining wall is a nice way to finish the edges since I built up the land in order to have the leaf deck.
Since the foam layers are uneven, I cut strips of foam core board to act as filler and an even surface for the wood boards that will make up the retaining wall. I will add 1/4" x 1/2" trim wood around the base to finish the rough plywood edge. On top of this will sit three holizontal rows of planks. I'll use Woodsies sticks that measure 6" x 3/4" x 1/16". A box of 300 sticks was $5 before using my 30% off coupon. They have rounded edges, so each one will need to be cut.
On top of the horizontal planks, I'll use 1/4" corner trim. This will give the look of a solid beam on top of the wall. For the vertical posts, I will use 1/8" x 1/4" bass wood.
I need to pick a stain color, though I'm already thinking something dark so it won't compete with the Studio or the leaf deck. Perhaps walnut....
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