How Do You Make A Concrete Retaining Wall?
A concrete retaining wall is used to stabilize the soil on a hillside so that it doesn’t slide away. These walls are used for landscaping and for structural integrity. There are several ways to build a concrete retaining wall, but the easiest method is to use cement cinder blocks, concrete, mesh screen, mortar and tiles. Prep the construction site. You will need to dig into the side of the hill where you want to place your concrete retaining wall. The amount of dirt and rock that you remove will need to be enough to facilitate the building of the wall. After removing the existing material, you will lay down landscaper’s cloth to keep weeds from growing and to prevent slippage of the soil from behind the wall. Stake down the landscaper’s cloth to hold it in place. Lay down the first course of concrete blocks in a two-by-four or -five formation. These blocks will hold down your landscaper’s cloth and create the base for your wall. Shovel dirt into the spaces inside the concrete blocks to
