Whether you re building a retaining wall or just need some extra privacy a cinder block wall is an affordable way to get the job done.
How to build a concrete block retaining 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.
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.
Once you ve got your base set up it just takes some finesse in building the wall up and turning corners.
How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Concrete blocks are ideal for building walls to hold back the soil after you dig into a slope for a pathway patio or another landscaping project block retaining walls are generally the same as freestanding block walls but with a few important differences.
These systems are easy to install durable reasonably priced and available in a variety of colors and textures.
This article shows you how to install one in a weekend.