Measure and mark footing locations.
How to do a concrete retaining wall.
Then use the marking paint and measuring tape to lay.
Refer to the plan or schematic for the retaining wall.
Cross section of a retaining wall a cinder block retaining wall is only as straight and solid as the base it s built on.
Of leveling sand and half the height of the first course of blocks.
If you re building a long wall build the frame in sections.
Of compacted base 1 in.
Dig for the first row of block.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
How to do it build and prep footing.
Follow the simple steps below to safely and effectively stain your concrete retaining wall.
Tall wall excavate a trench deep enough to accommodate 4 to 6 in.
Measure from the edge of your concrete footing to the point where the outside face of your wall will be.
Like the flagstone patio.
The process to do so is relatively simple but it does take time and specialized materials some of which are potentially harmful.
As you lay the second course of block insert weep holes 3 4 inch pipe into the mortar every third.
To bury the first row.
Lay out the wall and excavate the slope and the footing trench.
If your frame is tall you may need to begin.
So if your wall is 8 inches wide your two nails should be 8 inches apart.
Allow concrete to cure.
Measure out from that nail to where the other face of your wall will be and place another nail.
Scrape off excess mortar.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
Adjust for sloping ground.
If you re building your own forms you will probably.
For row one knock off the flanges with a hammer and chisel so the.
With the layout marked you can begin digging the trench.
The concrete retaining wall is often a dull gray color or whitewashed but you can stain it to be many other colors.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
How to build a concrete wall figure a.
Rest the frame pieces against a solid surface to prevent them from falling.
Drive a nail into the concrete here.
How to pour a concrete retaining wall.
Build the footing and insert.