How to build a Ridgi retaining wall?

[PscottDIY]

Hey Gurus,

after building one of the best decks in history my next project is some retaining walls. Interested in this RIDGI stuff as it looks easy to install, but I have some questions;

https://www.bunnings.com.au/brands/r/ridgi?srsltid=AfmBOopFCTn0VumsOf-IQmhHxOQGrwm8Zdko9TNCR-Z9c7-_n...

1. can you paint it?

2. how would you seal the panels from the back to water/ soil doesn't run through the front. 

3. How would you cap these walls for a better looking finish ?

Keen to hear thoughts from the experts ?

cheers 

[Nailbag]

Ridgy the same brand your thinking @PscottDIY The first sleeper is only 100mm in the ground, which you can't see as I ripped one 2400 in half, then went full sleeper each one after. Crushed rock is yet to be laid in the path area. The images aren't the finished project hence the gap on that top return sleeper which is tomorrows job.

Nailbag

[PscottDIY]

Cheers @Nailbag I can’t see the Ridgi posts available in 75mm ? 

[JacobZ]

Hi @PscottDIY,

Some great advice from @Nailbag. There's not much I can add to his answers to your earlier questions.

The 75mm sleeper posts can be found here - 

• Jack 75 x 1100mm Galvanised Steel Retain It Joiner Post Upright Sleeper
   
• Jack 75 x 1100mm Galvanised Steel Retain It Corner Post Upright Sleeper
   
• Jack 75 x 1100mm Galvanised Steel Retain It End Post Upright Sleeper

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Jacob

[PscottDIY]

Thanks @JacobZ one more question would these posts and treated pine be suitable around a pool area? 

[JacobZ]

Hi @PscottDIY,

There shouldn't be any issues with them being around the pool as long as the posts don't lose their galvanization in the process of installation.

If you find the posts have lost any galvanization, it is probably worth giving the patches a quick touch up with White Knight Cold Gal Silver Rust Guard Spray Paint.

Let me know if there's anything else I can assist with.

Jacob

[Nailbag]

They must switch to Jack brand for 75mm. Same product though. 

Nailbag