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HOMETIME, Retaining Walls - Setting the Blocks
Hometime — When you set your first row of block in, you're establishing the shape of the whole project, so you want to get it right. It's real important to check the blocks for level as you set them down. If you need to make minor adjustments, you can use a ...More…
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HOMETIME, Retaining Walls - Retaining Wall Styles
Hometime — A tree ring like this is probably one of the simpliest types of retaining walls. This one only took a couple of hours. The lawn had a pretty good slope to it. We figure it's about 15 inches higher at the back of the tree ring than at the front. ...More…
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Retaining Walls - Books & Publications
Ask The Builder — Summary: These are great resources for research on retaining walls. Plan your retaining wall with decorative concrete, concrete block or stone, and learn how to build a retaining wall with these guides. The Homeowner's Guide to Building with ...More…
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Retaining Walls - Overview
Ask The Builder — Summary: Retaining walls need sound planning. Consider soil, drainage, loads, retaining wall height, site geology,etc. Any retaining wall blocks reaching over 3 or 4 feet deserve an engineer's attention. Don't skimp on professional assist or ...More…
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Retaining Walls - Types
Ask The Builder — Summary: Retaining walls create level surfaces in sloping areas. Build a retaining wall improperly and nature will regain her curves! Ancient civilizations have passed on knowledge of how to build a retaining wall. Four ways of building retaining ...More…
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Build Stackable or Segmental Retaining Walls
Ask The Builder — Ask the Builder Build Stackable or Segmental Retaining Walls Summary: Segmental retaining walls are made from interlocking pieces of decorative concrete or concrete block. Each wall system relies on its own weight to hold up the fill behind it. ...More…
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Retaining Walls Construction Tips & Suggestions
Ask The Builder — Ask the Builder Retaining Walls Construction Tips & Suggestions Summary: Retaining walls need sound planning before you begin construction. Excellent guides help design your retaining wall and explain how to build a retaining wall properly. ...More…
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Segmental Retaining Walls
Ask The Builder — Summary: Segmental retaining walls offer year round construction and require no mortar, making them a DIY possibility. A segmental retaining wall can be built in a variety of shapes and designs using decorative concrete or concrete block. ...More…
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Retaining Walls
Ask The Builder — Retaining walls are used to hold back soil and rocks that might otherwise slide down a hill. A retaining wall can also help create a level spot on a hillside. Retaining Walls Retaining Walls Construction Tips & Suggestions Retaining Walls Build ...More…
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Retaining Walls - Books & Publications
Ask The Builder — These are great resources for research on retaining walls. Plan your retaining wall with decorative concrete, concrete block or stone. Summary: These are great resources for research on retaining walls. Plan your retaining wall with decorative ...More…
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Retaining Walls - Overview
Ask The Builder — Retaining walls need sound planning. Any retaining wall reaching over 3 or 4 feet deserves an engineer's attention. Read before building. Summary: Retaining walls need sound planning. Consider soil, drainage, loads, retaining wall height, site ...More…
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Retaining Walls - Types
Ask The Builder — Retaining walls create level surfaces in sloping areas. Build a retaining wall improperly and nature will win! 4 types are shown. Summary: Retaining walls create level surfaces in sloping areas. Build a retaining wall improperly and nature will ...More…