A retaining wall will normally have a high newton block reinforced concrete wall often with piers sitting on a reinforced foundation even a low one with if required a fair face wall sitting in front.
Building a retaining wall with concrete blocks.
The wall will also have weep holes to prevent the build up of water behind the wall.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Staring at one end place the first course of concrete blocks top side up on the crushed rock with the front lip facing up and towards the front of the wall.
Heavy retaining wall blocks the blocks we used in our demonstration weigh 14 pounds each keep the soil at bay with their weight.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
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.
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.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
But for diyers retaining wall blocks made of concrete are the best solution.
Retaining walls can be build of many different materials including wood timbers bricks or natural boulders.
Whether you re building a retaining wall or just need some extra privacy a cinder block wall is an affordable way to get the job done.
Once you ve got your base set up it just takes some finesse in building the wall up and turning corners.
Check the level and alignment of all blocks as you go along adjusting them with a rubber mallet.