Dig a base trench 24 in.
Paver retaining wall base.
Using wall caps will help to stabilize and protect your wall from erosion and weather conditions.
A handheld tamping tool can really help in getting the gravel level but you re right one stray stone can throw off the entire operation.
Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials from poured concrete and large timbers to natural stones even bricks.
Strong and durable yet easy to install belgard offers a versatile selection of concrete wall blocks to complement your landscaping patio or even your mailbox.
Retaining wall base trench.
Fill the trench with a 2 to 3 inch layer of paver base.
Choose a paver base with landscape rocks between 1 2 inch and 3 4 inch in size.
D x 8 in.
The pavestone 0 5 cu.
With assembled dimensions of 15 in.
Our residential wall pavers are suitable for both stone retaining walls and freestanding features such as outdoor kitchens or built in seating.
W x 4 in.
It can also be used for decorative aggregates.
Due to soil erosion your retaining wall should be built on a solid foundation made from paver base.
150 mm plus an additional 1 in.
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Fill the trench with about 3 inches of paver base spread it with a rake and tamp it down.
Also called drain tile at the base of the wall.
More information on retaining walls where the base trench steps up a slope.
When it s all level you can begin installing the blocks.
600 mm wide the length of the wall the depth of the trench will be 6 in.
Tamping the base provides a strong foundation.
Capping will help ensure that your retaining wall stays sturdy and lasts longer.
You can either concrete the cap onto the top layer or apply a concrete liquid adhesive to make sure the caps stay in place.
Freestanding retaining wall blocks.
Similar to gravel paver base is a form of construction aggregate that contains crushed rocks such as limestone.
Paver base step 1 provides a firm stable base for installation of interlocking pavers step stones and patio blocks.
H you can also use the sand for paver leveling or as paver joint sand.
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.