Pour the retaining wall roll the wheelbarrow of cement over to your wooden forms and pour the cement into the footing and form area.
How to install concrete retaining wall blocks.
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.
Sweep away all debris from the top of the first course of block with a broom.
To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
Level to level blocks lengthwise and a torpedo level to level the front to back.
Cut straight down with the shovel keep from disturbing the surrounding soil.
From leveling pad to installing and leveling the first course to adding additional courses.
Backfill with gravel behind the wall to cover the drainage pipe.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Begin digging into the ground with a shovel.
This is a ten minute how to build a wall using inexpensive formed concrete blocks.
Stack the second course of blocks on top of the first course making sure they remain level.
Once the first row is installed pack native soil to grade level on both sides of this course to anchor the wall in place.
To mark a free form layout use a rope or hose to outline the shape.
Once the forms are full of cement you can smooth out the top of the wall.
This guide will give you a general overview of what you can expect when installing a retaining wall.
You will see how you can terrace a hill stop errosion or merely make a ra.
Install the first course of blocks using a taut string line to establish a straight row.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Your retaining wall design will determine how you mark the area.