The key to installing a block retaining wall is preparing the ground for the first row. You should dig out a foundation area where the first blocks will rest. It should be about one inch deep for ...

If you don’t have the right soil type, you may need to remove expansive clay or large ... retaining wall from buckling under pressure—this is especially true for concrete cinder blocks ...

Wood Retaining Wall The beautiful color of this cedar wood retaining wall by @tedmade.woodwork shows off the plants on both ...

A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to landscape. Build a block retaining wall to add level tiers to your yard, which prevent erosion and provide a perfect place for a flower garden.

Verdura from Soil Retention Systems, Inc. is a fully plantable retaining ... sound walls/screen walls, and streambank protection including levees. Professional applications include very large ...

More Builder: How infrared and digital photos can help you spot problems in your home Concrete block retaining walls need to be reinforced. This means installing reinforcing rods that tie into the ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwired - Feb 17, 2015) - Allan Block has released a large upgrade to their design software for segmental retaining walls. AB Wall Design Software is a comprehensive design ...

The thicker the wall is at its base, the better. The wall can get thinner as the wall gains height. Concrete block retaining walls ... I’d always install a 6-inch-minimum layer of washed gravel ...

Retaining walls control erosion and drainage problems, and they add usable space for gardens, patios, or detached living units. On average, a retaining wall costs about $4,800. Joe Raboine is Vice ...