How to Build a Stackable Block Retaining Wall...?
This is one of best ideas for improving the your garden...
Retaining walls can be a great way not only to help with erosion and water drainage, but also to create beautiful, usable garden space. And thanks to interlocking, stackable blocks, the project can be completed in a weekend.
Building a retaining wall is a tough job. Here’s what you need to know to build your own stackable retaining wall.
You need from Stackable Concrete Blocks
Stackable stones are made of concrete, with a decorative finish on the front and a lip on the back. The lip fits snugly against the block below it, creating an interlocking joint that holds up to pressure, while the decorative front gives an attractive finish.
The stones are often slightly wedge-shaped to allow you to create gentle curves. With many styles, thin “topper” stones are also available, to give the wall a finished appearance.
Materials Needed
For this project, you will need:
Work gloves
Shovel and/or mattock
Brick chisel and small sledgehammer
Level
Wooden stakes
String and a line level
Soil tamper
Gravel (sharp, not rounded) or rock dust
Landscape fabric (optional)
Interlocking stackable stones and toppers
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Stackable stones are generally recommended for walls less than 3’- 4’ high. Taller walls typically need additional structural reinforcement and may require a building permit along with professional advice or help.
