Retaining Wall Installation Instructions

Find everything you need to plan design and construct your retaining wall project.

Retaining wall installation instructions. Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout. You can either concrete the cap onto the top layer or apply a concrete liquid adhesive to make sure the caps stay in place. Following these best practices for construction will ensure the success of your anchor wall systems retaining wall.

Before beginning a retaining wall installation project you first need to make sure you have the right tools for the job and have selected your retaining wall blocks. While homeowners can usually complete small retaining walls without any problem some areas have codes regulating the installation of larger walls. 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. For retaining walls over 6 feet high 1 8 m or with special conditions for retaining walls under 6 feet high 1 8 m seating patio walls.

Installation details for the construction of gravity or reinforced retaining walls. Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string. Signup for your pavestone enews. Find tips on how to build freestanding and retaining walls how to install columns on freestanding walls and retaining walls and how to cut retaining wall blocks.

With the tools and equipment you are now ready to start building your retaining wall. Get updates on products offers and all things pavestone delivered to your inbox. These instructions are meant as general guidelines. Capping will help ensure that your retaining wall stays sturdy and lasts longer.

Like the flagstone patio. Using wall caps will help to stabilize and protect your wall from erosion and weather conditions. In front and on top of the wall will help reduce the chance of erosion. Site specific conditions may warrant additional installation requirements.

A good rule of thumb is to clear anything above three to four feet with local building codes anything above 4 consult an engineer for proper retaining wall design.