Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
Poured concrete retaining wall diy.
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Allow concrete to cure.
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.
If you want to build a concrete retaining wall you should consider pouring the wall rather than making it out of concrete blocks.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
Rest the frame pieces against a solid surface to prevent them from falling.
Pouring a concrete retaining wall is not that difficult and this easy to follow how to guide will show you just what to do.
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.
If your frame is tall you may need to begin.
I poured i 8 thick foote.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
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.
Try to make the frame pieces as long as you need them to be.
Mix the fill mortar slightly wetter than what you d use for joints.
Note before you begin you should check with the local building inspector s office in your area to find out how much rebar is.