Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
How to pour a concrete retaining wall.
Prepare the footing spread mortar and build leads sliding the block over the rebar as needed.
Allow concrete to cure.
Once the first row is installed pack native soil to grade level on both sides of this course to anchor the wall in place.
Then use the marking paint and measuring tape to lay.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
Build the footing and insert rebar into the wet concrete at intervals corresponding to the cores in the blocks.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
Install the first course of blocks using a taut string line to establish a straight row.
Measure and mark footing locations.
How to pour a concrete retaining wall.