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Retaining wall installation instructions.
From leveling pad to installing and leveling the first course to adding additional courses.
With the tools and equipment you are now ready to start building your retaining wall.
To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.
Using wall caps will help to stabilize and protect your wall from erosion and weather conditions.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block.
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The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base.
This guide will give you a general overview of what you can expect when installing a retaining wall.
Basic guidelines and steps involved in the installation of a retaining wall where no special circumstances are present.
Capping will help ensure that your retaining wall stays sturdy and lasts longer.
Installation details for the construction of gravity or reinforced retaining walls.
Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.
For retaining walls over 6 feet high 1 8 m or with special conditions for retaining walls under 6 feet high 1 8 m seating patio walls.
Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits.
You can either concrete the cap onto the top layer or apply a concrete liquid adhesive to make sure the caps stay in place.
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Before beginning a retaining wall installation project you first need to make sure you have the right tools for the job and have selected your retaining wall blocks.