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.
Retaining wall design concrete blocks.
Earthquake seismic design 7.
Build the footing and insert.
Our commercial and residential segmental walls are durable and easy to install making them a great choice for any project.
Lay out the wall and excavate the slope and the footing trench.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
If your retaining wall is low in height then it opens up many more options to you in terms of materials you could use to build the wall.
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.
Soil bearing and stability 8.
This retaining wall if you have access to leftover timber would be a very budget friendly option.
Building codes and retaining walls 5.
With each redi rock block looking like a large quarried stone kingstone will transform retaining walls into castle worthy walls.
Planning the retaining wall a locking flange on the blocks for this project makes your retaining wall ideas easier to accomplish.
How to do it build and prep footing.
As you lay the second course of block insert weep holes 3 4 inch pipe into the mortar every third.
Forces on retaining walls 6.
Scrape off excess mortar.
Soil mechanics simplified 4.
Anchor wall offers the latest innovations in concrete block retaining and freestanding wall systems.
Design procedure overview 3.
This low retaining wall is constructed from breeze blocks also known as concrete.
The system consists of dry cast concrete blocks that are placed without mortar dry stacked and rely on their keyed interface and mass to resist overturning and sliding.
Retaining wall design 10 editionth a design guide for earth retaining structures contents at a glance.
These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
Ledgestone blocks area made using architectural grade precast concrete with a texture that gives projects a random stacked stone look.
Browse our selection of freestanding and retaining wall block systems for product specifications and installation guides.