Stone retaining walls really do add a touch of elegance to your outdoor landscape projects.
Easy to build retaining walls.
If you build a sack wall that is curved ie a horizontal arch and leaning back appropriately and soil is naturally well draining it ll easily last many decades.
This 32 in high wall is designed to hold back a gentle slope and is good for walls up to 40 in.
Sections you can get away with using a 4 ft.
Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of one inch for every one foot of rise height.
Cinder blocks are a mixture of cement various types of aggregates and water and.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Don t build the wall more than 48 in.
A retaining wall can not only be a functional element in your yard it can also be a really beautiful addition to your landscape.
In this tutorial i will show you how to build a simple retaining wall.
Most retaining wall failures including gravity walls are due to poor design and or poor drainage.
For walls 40 to 48 in place the studs on 12 in.
Creating a decorative retaining wall for your landscape.
Level but for a longer wall rent a builder s level.
Fortunately working with retaining wall blocks makes it incredibly easy to achieve.
A good looking retaining wall depends on level footings and the best way to establish level over long distances is with a builder s level.
I had a gentle slope to retain not a huge hill.
Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.
If you re building a wall with only a couple of 4 ft.
High a taller wall requires special engineering.
My first project was a fire pit and a patio combination and the second involved replacing a rotting wood retaining wall.
Dig a trench then tamp down the soil and lay a base layer of rock dust.
If you are looking for a really good way to make your home look great then you should consider building a retaining wall.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Lay the foundation on this base and use a rubber mallet to level the blocks.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Centers and keep the rest of the wall the same.