In this section we will talk about the walls themselves their design and some important construction considerations but not about groundwork or compaction since these are entire topics in their own right.
Building a concrete retaining wall.
Then use the marking paint and measuring tape to lay.
High blocks we.
Lay out the wall and excavate the slope and the footing trench.
Refer to the plan or schematic for the retaining wall.
To bury the first row.
As you lay the second course of block insert weep holes 3 4 inch pipe into the mortar every third.
In the midwest the compactable base material is often referred to as class v as in the roman numeral for five.
For row one knock off the flanges with a hammer and chisel so the.
How to pour a concrete retaining wall.
Dig for the first row of block.
How to do it build and prep footing.
Scrape off excess mortar.
After you finish the first course fill the space between your retaining wall and.
In general the top of the stem of any cast concrete retaining wall should not be less than 12 inches for the proper placement of concrete.
Prepare the foundation step 1.
With poured concrete retaining walls backfill is placed between the wall and the slope after the wall is constructed.
Before getting started contact local utility companies to mark the location of underground wires and pipes.
Concrete retaining wall footing size the depth to the bottom of the base slab should be kept at a minimum of two feet.
With the layout marked you can begin digging the trench.
Adjust for sloping ground.
If needed reposition it using additional.
Continue laying your first course of blocks making sure to check that every block is level.