How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall.
Building a small stone retaining wall.
Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide.
For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time.
Prepare the footing photo by russell kaye.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
Once built you ll have a rock solid retaining wall without all the heavy mortar lines.
Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers.
Building a timber retaining wall.
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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Ask a stone yard to help determine how much material you ll need and have it delivered as close to the site as possible.
This will allow me to terrace my property and give me more usable space for gardening play.
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.
Join me as i build my first ever dry stack retaining wall.
We provide step by step instructions for building a small concrete block retaining wall.
To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site.
Building a retaining wall is suitable for diyers as long as the wall is a maximum of 3 feet tall in most areas.
How to build a rock wall 1.
Dig a trench that s below the frost line and 2 feet wider than.
A dry stack stone retaining wall not only holds back the earth it adds beauty to a landscape.
For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.