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Stonewall Retaining Wall Installation |
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| Stonewall Retaining Wall Installation Guide |
| Specifications |
US (in unless noted) |
| Dimensions: |
8 H x 12 W x 12 D |
| Weight: |
45 pounds |
| Batter: |
3.52 degrees |
| Radius: |
4.0 feet |
| Coverage: |
.67 sq ft |
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| General Installation: |
Determine Line of wall
- Step One: Begin at the lowest elevation. Determine the line of the wall. Dig a trench 4" deep and 12" wide. Fill trench half full with level, compacted gravel.
- Step Two: Install base course of blocks, level side to side and front to back. Fill between and behind blocks with gravel. Sweep excess gravel from top of block.
- Step Three: Position remaining block on top of base course utilizing the cross bond pattern.
- Step Four: Compact all loose dirt behind the wall.
- Step Five: Add cap unit at top. Landscape the surrounding area.
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| Retaining wall general installation guidelines |
| Decorative retaining walls are retaining walls that are under 4 feet in height and generally add an aesthetic touch to your home landscape. These retaining walls may be functional, in that they may hold dirt in place, such as when used for a planter, but their application does not affect the safety or structural soundness of tiers or terraces. If in doubt, contact a qualified landscaping contractor or lanscaping architect. |
| What you should know before you begin your project: |
- Soil conditions, land slope, and water table affect final design.
- Walls require a minimum 2-inch of gravel base
- Determine square footage of wall by multiplying height x length. Total blocks needed: Square Feet x 3.
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| Tools and materials you’ll need for your retaining wall project: |
- Shovel
- Wheelbarrow
- Level
- String line
- Hammer
- Wooden stakes
- Hand tamper
- 3/4" minus aggregate is recommended
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