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HI
I  am curious about building an eathship on inheritance ground. if I dig inside the earth the back wall has to be somehow support. I know that tires are also used as retaining wall. but what if the ground is  a heavy clay ground grab for about 2meters deep (about 6,5 feet) should I support the back wall stronger in someway? thanks
 
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Be wary of tires, a lot of people say they can be dangerous for wall/house building.
 
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thank you. I know. but mostly it is a problem if they are build wrong. people who are doing it has no expirience and are doing some stuff wrong. so I know there is some danger
 
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