Check the retaining wall blocks for level from side to side and front to back.
How to make steps with retaining wall blocks.
The wall will also have weep holes to prevent the build up of water behind the wall.
Make adjustments as necessary.
If the distance is greater than 8 drive additional stakes so that the gaps do not exceed 8.
A retaining wall will normally have a high newton block reinforced concrete wall often with piers sitting on a reinforced foundation even a low one with if required a fair face wall sitting in front.
To mark a free form layout use a rope or hose to outline the shape.
Create a staggered form with the blocks to build a wall.
Begin digging into the ground with a shovel.
Learn how to build steps using concrete block retaining wall units.
Verify the proper position of the base course by examining a string line across the back of the blocks.
Drive long wooden stakes into the ground at each end.
Tie a string to a stake at the wall s desired height and stretch across to opposite stake or stakes.
After this it is time to take a step ahead and plan the second layer 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.
Place the retaining wall blocks with the raised front lip facing up and near the front of the trench.
Cut the blocks with masonry chisel to get the required shape and size for the wall.
Using a shovel mark the ground where the retaining wall will be built.
Your retaining wall design will determine how you mark the area.
You will learn how to lay the base course and proper placement for wall and step units an.
Place the second layer of blocks.