Construction of concrete block retaining walls with step by step process materials advantages applications and its construction inspection are discussed.
Retaining wall going up concrete steps.
This is a really strong product especially if it is reinforced by all rules of its construction.
Always check local code requirements before building any type of stair application.
Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials from poured concrete and large timbers to natural stones even bricks.
By understanding the basic installation elements stairways can be easily incorporated into the retaining wall installation.
If using the 812 assembly use the instructions listed above.
Materials tools and site.
It took a day to rip out the old collapsing retaining wall to dig farther into the hill to provide room for the backfill gravel and to help unload materials.
Retaining wall structure is commonly constructed to retain earth mass or back fill materials.
The wall we built was a weekend long project and an exhausting one at that.
A concrete retaining wall.
Step ups are most stable when the upper block has sufficient bearing on the lower block.
So to make a retaining wall that will last as long as life you should consider going with concrete blocks.
There is a third option a combined retaining wall which is made of natural stone and concrete.
How to build a concrete wall prep work.
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Building step ups with ab fieldstone 824 assembly.
The steps shown here are general guidelines for building stairways.
It all begins with excavating the area.
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Do choose a material you can easily work with.
Build the wall up to the step up location.
This structure almost does not have deficiencies only the manufacturing difficulty.
The length of the 824 assembly if available provides the flexibility to make this block ideal for this application.
The retaining wall can be made from concrete blocks poured concrete treated time boulders and rocks.
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