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How to Build a Sturdy Retaining Wall

A retaining wall is a protective joints placeholders) do so with the block
structure, first and foremost. It should of each even-numbered row. Use a
be strongly built for steady support. But sledgehammer for the purpose along with a
it can also serve as a decorative brick chisel. This is for a stronger
architectural element. It is this mix of retaining wall.
beauty and functionality which any home With the second course-after cutting the
addition should strive for. initial block of even-numbered rows-put
While of course it is possible to hire a the second row. Step back each block just
contractor to build something like this, a bit off to make sure we are making a
there really is no reason as you can do slight backward slope to somewhat push
this home project yourself and it will the thing that needs support. This is
not take as long as you think and also it what a retaining wall is for.
will save quite a few dollars when simple Then, as the wall rises, compress the
home additions are done on your own. earth behind it. As we fill the rear
All one needs is a little drive and portion with earth reinforce the wall
determination and make a plan and then with concrete the higher it goes. Between
stick to it. Before you know it your the wall and the earth fill should be
retaining wall will be built and you'll more cement mixes to increase retaining
be full of confidence looking for the wall material strength.
next home project. For our final grading, the higher the
The first thing to do is excavate the wall goes the farther the slope is from
area where we plan to put up the the wall top. Fill the gap with crushed
retaining wall. If the area is downhill, stones topped with earth. The fill level
be sure to grade the soil. Drive stakes should be some inches below the wall top.
of wood into the slope and stretch across When building the retaining wall alone,
them a masonry twine. opt for interlocking blocks. Take care to
For the base trench, dig a ditch on the refill the ditch or trench right after
higher side of the wall. Fill the ditch the base or footing or foundation layer
of our retaining wall with different is done.
colored stones and then level using a Retaining walls are best for keeping
rake. Have the stones compacted together slopes like small hills or mounds beside
with the use of a tamper. our houses from landsliding. They're
For the first course, we place the first perfect for garden landscaping and even
base of concrete over the stones for our for buttressing wall portions of our
retaining wall. To make sure the concrete houses. Retaining wall concepts are also
is even on all sides use a torpedo level. applied for chimney building.
Continue putting concrete while leveling Building a retaining wall helps keep our
out stones. Wear safety gloves. surrounding safe and supported. It keeps
When cutting the initial block into a steeply sloping terrain from
halves (for stronger grip and vertical collapsing.




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