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    Retaining wall for semi-inground pool before backfill

    Thanks for the pictures, cowboycasey. Do you think these walls will work in-ground also? I know the price of wood is insane these days with no signs of coming down. But, wouldn’t freezing and heaving be a concern with retaining blocks? The first pic with railroad ties(?) looks like a feasible...
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    Retaining wall for semi-inground pool before backfill

    Hello, We are in Long Island, NY and our semi-inground pool from pool factory(Melenia model) is being installed in a couple of weeks. The installer is recommending we put up a retaining wall made of pressure treated wood after pool install before backfill so that the backfill doesn’t sit against...