Mix the fill mortar slightly wetter than what you d use for joints.
Poured concrete retaining wall diy.
I poured i 8 thick foote.
Spread additional mortar and lay cap block to finish the wall.
When you reach the finished height of the concrete block retaining wall fill those cores containing rebar to the top with mortar.
Note before you begin you should check with the local building inspector s office in your area to find out how much rebar is.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
If you re building your own forms you will probably.
These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
If you want to build a concrete retaining wall you should consider pouring the wall rather than making it out of concrete blocks.
Smooth the top with a trowel.
If you re building a long wall build the frame in sections.
This is a how to or how i poured my footer for the future retaining wall.
Allow concrete to cure.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
Rest the frame pieces against a solid surface to prevent them from falling.
Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
This article shows you how to install one in a weekend.
If your frame is tall you may need to begin.
A poured wall is much stronger and generally last many more years than a block wall.
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.
So i m starting to build a new concrete retaining wall.