Use a mechanical plate compactor or other acceptable means to compact the aggregate.
Building a concrete block fence.
Take up the block and spread mortar on the footing.
Mark all the edges of the course.
For a freestanding landscape wall this involves creating a simple rectangular outline of the planned foundation.
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If a concrete leveling pad is used provide expansion material between the ends of the pad and the sides of the piles.
Check base for level using a hand level and screed.
Screed the aggregate from pile to pile to create a level base for the fence panel.
Lay out your concrete block in a dry run spacing it with 3 8 inch plywood spacers.
Push the first block into the mortar until it s 3 8 inch above the footing.
The first step in building a concrete block wall is to lay out the foundation using stakes and masonry string.
By using the information we have on constructing modular concrete fences you will get everything you need to plan design and build the perfect block fence project.
Modular concrete fence construction.
Remember that each cinder block is typically 7 63 inches by 7 63 inches by 15 63 inches.