Making A Concrete Block Retaining Wall

Put 3 8 inch 0 95 cm plywood spacers in between the blocks.
Making a concrete block retaining wall. What you need tape measure circular saw brick set small sledgehammer chalkline pencil mason s trowel level line level mason s blocks wheelbarrow concave jointer story pole. Adjust for sloping ground. If your wall is straight line up the first layer of cinder blocks from one end to the other end. Tall wall excavate a trench deep enough to accommodate 4 to 6 in.
To bury the first row. Drive long wooden stakes into the ground. Of space behind it. Make the trench wide deep and level size the trench so there s enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in.
With the layout marked you can begin digging the trench. Excavate the entire area to a depth of 8. Starting at one end of the wall lay out the cinder blocks end to end until you reach the first turn in the wall. Spread approximately 4 of gravel evenly in the trench and rake the.
Build the footing and insert. Lay out the first layer of cinder blocks. How to build a concrete wall figure a. How to build a block retaining wall step 1.
Prepare the foundation step 1. Cross section of a retaining wall a cinder block retaining wall is only as straight and solid as the base it s built on. Excavate deep enough to completely bury at least one full course including space for 6 to 8 in. How to do it build and prep footing.
Dig for the first row of block. Using a shovel mark the ground where the retaining wall will be built. As you lay the second course of block insert weep holes 3 4 inch pipe into the mortar every third. Lay out the wall and excavate the slope and the footing trench.
At first only place the layers of blocks to see if you are getting the desired look and are effective. Cut the blocks with masonry chisel to get the required shape and size for the wall. Establish a level trench to ensure an even layer of base material. Scrape off excess mortar.
Create a staggered form with the blocks to build a wall.