Paver Retaining Wall Base

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.

Paver retaining wall base.

W x 4 in. You can either concrete the cap onto the top layer or apply a concrete liquid adhesive to make sure the caps stay in place. More information on retaining walls where the base trench steps up a slope. Paver base step 1 provides a firm stable base for installation of interlocking pavers step stones and patio blocks.

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. H you can also use the sand for paver leveling or as paver joint sand. Capping will help ensure that your retaining wall stays sturdy and lasts longer. Similar to gravel paver base is a form of construction aggregate that contains crushed rocks such as limestone.

Tamping the base provides a strong foundation. D x 8 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. Fill the trench with a 2 to 3 inch layer of paver base.

600 mm wide the length of the wall the depth of the trench will be 6 in. Our residential wall pavers are suitable for both stone retaining walls and freestanding features such as outdoor kitchens or built in seating. Due to soil erosion your retaining wall should be built on a solid foundation made from paver base. It can also be used for decorative aggregates.

Retaining wall base trench. 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. 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.

Fill the trench with about 3 inches of paver base spread it with a rake and tamp it down. Dig a base trench 24 in. 150 mm plus an additional 1 in. Freestanding retaining wall blocks.

When it s all level you can begin installing the blocks. Also called drain tile at the base of the wall. 25 mm for each 1 ft 300 mm of wall height for the amount or buried block that is needed. With assembled dimensions of 15 in.

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.