How to build a raised patio with retaining wall blocks.
Retaining wall and patio.
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.
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If you re looking for a retaining wall around your cabin garage or backyard patio area consider a stacked stone design.
Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials from poured concrete and large timbers to natural stones even bricks.
They ll add color texture and a rustic feel to the space.
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The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
Then excavate the area by removing all the surface vegetation and organic materials.
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To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.
A garden hose is an excellent tool for marking out curves.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Using retaining walls to create raised garden beds is a great way to accomplish a task while making it look good.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
The free floating circular patio is built from specially designed pavers that fit together like a simple.
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Retaining walls one of the most common scenarios that calls for a freestanding wall versus a retaining wall is whether a home is positioned on flat or sloping ground.
There may be circles angles and curves everywhere but if you think this patio and retaining wall are difficult to build you re wrong.
Once you have determined the location and design of your raised patio stake out the location and use a string line or paint to mark out the area.
Retaining walls and freestanding walls both serve different purposes and belgard has wall blocks to match your desired look and functionality.