Clad the back of the wall with ice and water barrier and cut out the strut holes with a utility knife.
How to build a low concrete retaining wall.
Install a layer of large stones for good stability at the base.
Down from the underside of the top plate and directly next to every other stud.
No mortar is needed.
To bury the first row.
The top of the wall should be at finished grade to allow runoff.
Measure and mark footing locations.
Using a soil tamper you can easily rent one for less than 20 tamp pack down the bottom of the trench.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
Then use the marking paint and measuring tape to lay.
Continue laying your first course of blocks making sure to check that every block is level.
Tamp the soil level and lay down a paver base.
Once the first row is installed pack native soil to grade level on both sides of this course to anchor the wall in place.
Set the plywood panels in place one at a time.
After you finish the first course fill the space between your retaining wall and.
Adjust for sloping ground.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
Dig for the first row of block.
Level to level blocks lengthwise and a torpedo level to level the front to back.
Openings spaced 6 in.
If needed reposition it using additional.
Allow concrete to cure.
With the layout marked you can begin digging the trench.
Learn how to build a low wall from concrete breezeblocks.
Prepare the foundation step 1.
Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
Refer to the plan or schematic for the retaining wall.
Install the first course of blocks using a taut string line to establish a straight row.
How to pour a concrete retaining wall.
Position your first block and use a standard level to make sure it s even.
Draw and cut 1 5 8 in.
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