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Building a retaining wall with large concrete blocks.
Redi rock standard retaining wall blocks started the large block retaining wall revolution back in 2000.
Do choose a material you can easily work with.
For this versa lok product and try to keep the butt joint between the retaining wall blocks as tight as possible.
How to build a concrete wall figure a.
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.
Integrate redi rock standard blocks with the entire family of redi rock products to create a seamless structurally sound solution.
Of compacted base 1 in.
Cross section of a retaining wall a cinder block retaining wall is only as straight and solid as the base it s built on.
Tall wall excavate a trench deep enough to accommodate 4 to 6 in.
Large gaps can create a pathway for water and sediment.
Stagger the overlaps at least 4 in.
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.
These large concrete blocks are ideal for a wide variety of commercial industrial and large scale retaining wall applications.
Design build manufacturer of interlocking large concrete blocks for gravity retaining walls security walls railroad flood control and containment bins.
These large wetcast blocks are like one ton lego blocks that interlock to create tall gravity retaining walls.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
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.
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.
Of leveling sand and half the height of the first course of blocks.
Whichever type of block you use make sure you follow the manufacturer s instructions.