How To Make A Concrete Block Wall
This durable freestanding wall brings an attractive element to your yard that can zone off an outdoor patio area or add emphasis around flower beds and other landscaping.
How to make a concrete block wall. Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete. A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion to eliminate a hard to mow slope to add a planting bed or to level an ideal patio area. Create a sense of privacy and security in your backyard with a concrete wall. Cost can add up quickly especially if you re a novice and have never attempted a concrete block wall installation before.
This article shows you how to install one in a weekend. I would strongly recommend you hire a licensed and insured concrete block wall contractor to perform the installation for you. Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
Using cinderblocks mortar and 2x4 boards this diy weekend project allows you to section off your outdoor living space into a private retreat. Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding. 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.