If you love warmth and a rustic or farmhouse feel, a wood wall brings something concrete and block can't.
We'll be honest with you, though: wood doesn't last as long as concrete, block or stone. We recommend it where its look matters most to you and the wall stays modest in height.
Clean, modern and warm.
Heavier timbers stepping down a garden slope.
JAC RecommendsPair wood boards with steel posts. The wood gives you warmth, the steel resists rot where it meets the soil, and the wall lasts noticeably longer.
Less than concrete or block. Material choice, drainage and soil conditions all affect lifespan, which we discuss honestly before you choose.
We recommend wood for lower walls. Taller walls call for block or concrete.
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