Paver Retaining Wall Base

Using wall caps will help to stabilize and protect your wall from erosion and weather conditions.

Paver retaining wall base.

Choose a paver base with landscape rocks between 1 2 inch and 3 4 inch in size. Retaining walls can be constructed using a variety of materials from poured concrete and large timbers to natural stones even bricks. Our residential wall pavers are suitable for both stone retaining walls and freestanding features such as outdoor kitchens or built in seating. More information on retaining walls where the base trench steps up a slope.

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. Retaining wall base trench. From creating patios and walkways to building block walls tree rings and fire pits there are so many ways to get creative with pavers edging stones and wall block at lowe s we can supply you with all of the tools and materials you need whether you want to build a brick patio or a concrete retaining wall. D x 8 in.

Freestanding retaining wall blocks. Tamping the base provides a strong foundation. Similar to gravel paver base is a form of construction aggregate that contains crushed rocks such as limestone. When it s all level you can begin installing the blocks.

With assembled dimensions of 15 in. 600 mm wide the length of the wall the depth of the trench will be 6 in. A handheld tamping tool can really help in getting the gravel level but you re right one stray stone can throw off the entire operation. It can also be used for decorative aggregates.

Fill the trench with about 3 inches of paver base spread it with a rake and tamp it down. 25 mm for each 1 ft 300 mm of wall height for the amount or buried block that is needed. Strong and durable yet easy to install belgard offers a versatile selection of concrete wall blocks to complement your landscaping patio or even your mailbox. Bring home improvement projects to life with pavers.

You can either concrete the cap onto the top layer or apply a concrete liquid adhesive to make sure the caps stay in place. To keep the blocks on your retaining wall level and structurally sound you need a base layer of several inches of well compacted sharp gravel. W x 4 in. Paver base step 1 provides a firm stable base for installation of interlocking pavers step stones and patio blocks.

Capping will help ensure that your retaining wall stays sturdy and lasts longer. Dig a base trench 24 in. Due to soil erosion your retaining wall should be built on a solid foundation made from paver base. The pavestone 0 5 cu.

150 mm plus an additional 1 in.