To repair small cracks or holes in cinder block walls you can use concrete.
How to fix a concrete block retaining wall.
In this video we show you how to repair a block wall that were knocked out.
Either demolish the wall.
Whenever you are repairing a concrete block retaining wall there are several things that you should keep in mind.
Retaining wall repair options.
A concrete retaining wall is built to resist the weight of the soil and the subsequent pressure that gravity sometimes places on the soil.
A concrete block wall whether outdoors or otherwise can suffer damage due to weather flooding or accident.
Readily available materials can fix some cracking in a block wall without having to tear it down and add new concrete follow the instructions below and take care of this damage before it can cause problems.
Hose the wall down or scrub it with a washcloth then use a metal file to smooth out any rough edges.
You will find that repairing cracks is something that you may end up needing to do.
When this occurs the homeowner has two choices.
We show you all the steps we took to repair this wall as if nothing had ever happ.
The blocks are after all made out of concrete but when they crack it is usually the mortar.
Lay a scrap board over the blocks to provide a surface that will catch any cement patch that falls so it can be scraped up with a trowel and reused rather than ruining the surface below the wall.
The concrete retaining wall is built to keep the soil that makes up the hill in place defying gravity.
These are common on properties that are positioned on small hills.
A cinder block retaining wall is often a better choice than a solid concrete wall but it is not without their imperfections.
When a concrete retaining wall settles cracks can form and the same is true with a cinder block retaining wall.
Subscribe to this old house.
Place two large cement blocks tightly against the wall underneath the area to be patched.
First clean any parts of the wall that you plan to repair so the cement or mortar adheres securely.