Join me as i build my first ever dry stack retaining wall.
Building a small stone retaining wall.
Anything taller should be handled by professionals.
Ask a stone yard to help determine how much material you ll need and have it delivered as close to the site as possible.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
The easiest way to build a stone retaining wall is to use the dry stack method that requires no mortar between stones and does not need a concrete footing like mortared walls do.
A dry stack stone retaining wall not only holds back the earth it adds beauty to a landscape.
Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
Building a timber retaining wall.
Once built you ll have a rock solid retaining wall without all the heavy mortar lines.
We provide step by step instructions for building a small concrete block retaining wall.
For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.
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Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers.
For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
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How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall.
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.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Dig a trench that s below the frost line and 2 feet wider than.
Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide.
Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time.
A retaining wall made with timber posts can add style and extra seating to your yard.
This will allow me to terrace my property and give me more usable space for gardening play.
To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site.