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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.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
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.
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1 dig a 6 to 8 inch wide trench immediately behind the retaining wall with a shovel.
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.
Including foundation preparation block alignment core filling drainage rock placement backfill placement and compaction.
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.
Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of.
Backfill must be compacted and level with the top of the retaining block course prior to installation of geogrids.
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.
Retaining walls can be built with a range of materials cement wood natural stone and concrete blocks are all commonly used.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
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A step by step guide to versa lok standard retaining wall construction.
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.