These phases are explained briefly.
Building a retaining wall with concrete blocks.
Of compacted base 1 in.
Spread approximately 4 of gravel evenly in the trench and rake the.
How to build a concrete wall figure a.
Prepare the foundation step 1.
Concrete block retaining wall construction consists of number of phases including excavation foundation soil preparation retaining wall base construction concrete block unit placement grouting and drainage system installation.
Cross section of a retaining wall a cinder block retaining wall is only as straight and solid as the base it s built on.
How to build a block retaining wall step 1.
With the layout marked you can begin digging the trench.
So to make a retaining wall that will last as long as life you should consider going with concrete blocks.
Dig for the first row of block.
Excavate the entire area to a depth of 8.
Of leveling sand and half the height of the first course of blocks.
To bury the first row.
Adjust for sloping ground.
There are materials as well but they don t last long.
For row one knock off the flanges with a hammer and chisel so the.
This design causes the wall to angle slightly back into the slope further improving its holding power.
A lip on the back of each block creates a uniform setback as each course is added.
Excavation work for concrete block retaining walls.
What you need measuring tape brick set small sledgehammer chalkline pencil mason s trowel level mason s blocks wheelbarrow striking tool story pole shovel.
The retaining wall can be made from concrete blocks poured concrete treated time boulders and rocks.
Using a shovel mark the ground where the retaining wall will be built.