Check the retaining wall blocks for level from side to side and front to back.
How to keep concrete block retaining wall in good shape.
Install a base of solidly compacted material so your wall stays flat.
Heavy retaining wall blocks the blocks we used in our demonstration weigh 14 pounds each keep the soil at bay with their weight.
Make adjustments as necessary.
In the past they were often made from concrete which works well because it is strong and long lasting but concrete is not very pleasing to the eye.
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Most concrete retaining wall block systems have some kind of built in lip or pin system that automatically creates the step back as you build.
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Retaining walls keep soil on one side of the structure allowing for a lower floor level on the other side of the wall.
The blocks i was thinking of using are the 57 pound block size is 16 inch in length and 12 inches in depth and 6 inches in height.
If this is your first wall interlocking blocks are ideal.
They are from home depot and now cost 2 20 a piece plus tax.
View in gallery a retaining wall can also have a double function and serve as a bench that lines the garden.
You can use a variety of building materials for a retaining wall.
Constructing a retaining wall.
Verify the proper position of the base course by examining a string line across the back of the blocks.
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I have about 80 100 concrete retaining wall blocks in various conditions but mainly are in good shape.
Place the retaining wall blocks with the raised front lip facing up and near the front of the trench.
View in gallery the wall retains the soil behind it creating a raised garden that frames the outdoor living areas.
View in gallery this is not only a practical design but also one that s aesthetically pleasing and sophisticated looking.
I am going to build a retaining wall that is going to be 3 5 feet in height how far should the gravel go back and will 4 inch slotted tubing with cover for the drain be a good enough for the drain.
Blocks that fit together and can be mortared are typically the most strong and sturdy.
Below is an outline to the steps you will need to take to complete a quality retaining wall.
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Retaining walls can be build of many different materials including wood timbers bricks or natural boulders.
Outline the shape of the project.
Begin by planning your layout.
Good ones to consider are cement blocks interlocking blocks and landscaping blocks.
But for diyers retaining wall blocks made of concrete are the best solution.
A level wall provides modular blocks stone and timbers with more surface contact with the courses above and below them.