While Not the Most Attractive, Concrete Block Retaining Walls Certainly Get the Job Done
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Concrete Block Retaining Walls.

Concrete block retaining walls are perhaps one of the simplest and most effective types of retaining walls you can build yourself. The heaviness of the concrete blocks provides as much, if not more, durability than the hearty boulder retaining walls, while the ease of which you can build such a wall rivals the ever-popular brick retaining walls. In the end, if you are not so interested in aesthetics (concrete block retaining walls are definitely not the most attractive option), then you should definitely consider constructing your own concrete block wall. As with any retaining wall you choose to build yourself, it is important to remember to not build it more than three feet for structural reasons. If you wish to build any higher than that, seriously consider hiring a professional contractor unless you are an extremely skilled wall builder and build concrete block retaining walls for a living.

Once you have decided that concrete block retaining walls are your taste, you should head outside and draw out the area you wish to build your wall with a shovel or a trowel. After you have a rough idea of where you want your wall to go and how high you want your wall to be, simply drive some stakes into the ground and tie off the area with string. When you are done with all of the measuring and plotting, you should dig down a few inches in the area you roped off. This will increase the strength and curb appeal of any concrete block retaining walls you decide to build.

After all of your preparatory work is completed, you can begin assembling any concrete block retaining walls you desire. All you need to do is lay out the blocks in a row along the path you mapped out with sting and stakes. Be sure to lay the blocks at an inward angle so you can achieve maximum stability. Once each row has been laid, add some soil behind it for stability. The first of your concrete block walls will be finished in no time.

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