Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
Poured concrete retaining wall diy.
Pouring a concrete retaining wall is not that difficult and this easy to follow how to guide will show you just what to do.
Allow concrete to cure.
Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
This is a how to or how i poured my footer for the future retaining wall.
So i m starting to build a new concrete retaining wall.
Rest the frame pieces against a solid surface to prevent them from falling.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
Spread additional mortar and lay cap block to finish the wall.
Note before you begin you should check with the local building inspector s office in your area to find out how much rebar is.
Smooth the top with a trowel.
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.
This article shows you how to install one in a weekend.
If you re building your own forms you will probably.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
If your frame is tall you may need to begin.
Mix the fill mortar slightly wetter than what you d use for joints.
I poured i 8 thick foote.
When you reach the finished height of the concrete block retaining wall fill those cores containing rebar to the top with mortar.
Try to make the frame pieces as long as you need them to be.
A poured wall is much stronger and generally last many more years than a block wall.