How Do You Build An Exterior Cinder Block Wall?
Building a cinder block wall on the exterior of your home provides your property with an added sense of security and privacy, and at the same time it does not cost a fortune. By installing a cinder block wall on your own, you will save hundreds or even thousands of dollars on labor and installation costs. While it may sound like an extremely difficult process, it is actually quite simple if you follow the proper instructions. Excavate the area in which you plan to build your cinder block wall and level it once it has been dug up. Use a level attached to a 2×4 piece of wood to establish a common height. Make sure you leave a flat space of at least 4 to 6 inches deep and 24 to 28 inches wide to install the compacting base material. There should also be an area dug out of at least 12 inches behind the wall for crushed rock to add stability. Apply 4 to 6 inches of compacting base material and compact it down using a compactor until it is about 1 inch below the rest of the ground. Apply a s
