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For a six-foot retaining wall, do you recommend concrete or blocks? If blocks, what kind of products do you recommend?

Billy Gavigan of Gavigan Construction ^PRO answered:

Jan 20, 2015

Mark, the answer depends on the topo ie the slope and terrain. Consult a local structual engineer.. proper drainage away, footers, rock, filter cloth, french drainect ect ( water is a hydrolic tool) T ... read more

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Are galvanized nails supposed to be used when nailing studs in a pressure treated sill plate on a slab? or is 3 inch smooth framing nails code?

Jason Fowler of Sea Island Builders ^PRO answered:

Jun 10, 2014

As Brittany stated earlier, we only use hot-dipped galvanized in this application. It is not a code issue but it does make a huge impact on quality and what will be seen for years to come.

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