concrete vs. wood for retaining wall
We have to build a retaining wall in our backyard. Our home's foundation is exposed and we are losing our backyard. How does concrete measure up to wood in durabi...
We have to build a retaining wall in our backyard. Our home's foundation is exposed and we are losing our backyard. How does concrete measure up to wood in durabi...
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answersI just installed a 16X32" pre-made glass block panel into an existing frame in my basement. I had to build out the frame with 1x4s and the glass block panel fit w...
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