An average step.
Building a stacked stone retaining wall.
This helps reduce hydrostatic pressure imposed by wet soil behind the wall which is the most common cause of retaining wall failure.
The easiest way to build a stone retaining wall is to use the dry stack method that requires no mortar between stones and does not need a concrete footing like mortared walls do.
How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall the right way 1.
Backfilling the wall with rock promotes drainage through the wall and prevents soil from pushing.
The depth and amount of base material has a lot to do with the type of soil and size of the wall.
Choose the location to build the dry stacked stone wall and use landscape marking spray paint to outline the location and shape of the rock wall.
How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall step 1.
Survey the area where you want to build the wall and draw out a plan.
The ideal height for a dry stacked retaining wall is 18 to 22 inches so you can sit on it when your gardening chores are done.
Mark the area where your wall s base will be.
Step 2 use a shovel a square tipped spade works best to edge around the painted line.
Even if you don t plan to sit on your wall 3 feet is about as high as i would recommend building any dry stacked wall.
Higher walls should be engineered for stability.
Dry stack walls also drain well allowing water to pass through the wall itself.
How high do you want the.
Using your stakes string and line level mark the height of the capstone.
Take the measurements to a stone supply yard.
Preparing the base for the wall.
Establish the face of the retaining wall by hammering a piece of rebar into the ground at both ends.
Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall.