A wall that leans into the soil it retains is less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure than a plain old vertical wall.
Retaining wall fabric installation.
Ensure your retaining wall stands strong for years to come by using the correct type of stones for your project and by choosing a design that works well for your soil and lawn type.
The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Landscape fabric is thin and sturdy and is a simple way to preserve a retaining wall s construction.
No matter what material you choose every retaining wall should include a provision to collect and drain the water that seeps through the ground behind it or the weight of the saturated soil can cause the wall to fail.
A step by step guide to versa lok standard retaining wall construction.
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Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Retaining walls can be built with a range of materials cement wood natural stone and concrete blocks are all commonly used.
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.
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1 dig a 6 to 8 inch wide trench immediately behind the retaining wall with a shovel.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Including foundation preparation block alignment core filling drainage rock placement backfill placement and compaction.
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.