These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
Poured concrete retaining wall diy.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
A poured wall is much stronger and generally last many more years than a block wall.
Smooth the top with a trowel.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
This is a how to or how i poured my footer for the future retaining wall.
Pouring a concrete retaining wall is not that difficult and this easy to follow how to guide will show you just what to do.
Mix the fill mortar slightly wetter than what you d use for joints.
Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
If your frame is tall you may need to begin.
If you re building your own forms you will probably.
I poured i 8 thick foote.
Try to make the frame pieces as long as you need them to be.
Spread additional mortar and lay cap block to finish the wall.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
This article shows you how to install one in a weekend.
Allow concrete to cure.
So i m starting to build a new concrete retaining wall.
If you re building a long wall build the frame in sections.
Rest the frame pieces against a solid surface to prevent them from falling.
A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion to eliminate a hard to mow slope to add a planting bed or to level an ideal patio area.