Concrete blocks are ideal for building walls to hold back the soil after you dig into a slope for a pathway patio or another landscaping project block retaining walls are generally the same as freestanding block walls but with a few important differences.
Concrete building blocks for retaining walls.
Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding.
Pavestone rockwall small 4 in.
But for diyers retaining wall blocks made of concrete are the best solution.
46 5 face ft.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
Pecan concrete retaining wall block 144 pcs.
Staring at one end place the first course of concrete blocks top side up on the crushed rock with the front lip facing up and towards the front of the wall.
Check the level and alignment of all blocks as you go along adjusting them with a rubber mallet.