How Do You Build A Retaining Wall With Manufactured Blocks?
A retaining wall is an inexpensive, decorative way to level a slope on a property or create a garden space. Because they interlock and are uniform in shape and size, manufactured blocks make building a retaining wall a bit easier than natural materials, although the job still requires some heavy physical labor. Mark the space where you want to build the retaining wall. Outline the shape using stakes and string or a garden hose. Choose the blocks you want to use. You’ll need to know the size of the blocks you’ll be using before you can figure out how many blocks are needed for the project. Call your municipality to find out if a permit is required to build a retaining wall. Also ask for the contact information for all local utilities. You’ll need to call them before you dig as they will need to mark the location of underground lines in the area of your proposed wall. Often this can be done with one phone call instead of calls to multiple utilities. If you can’t find this information, th
