The wall we built was a weekend long project and an exhausting one at that.
How to build a fence on a concrete retaining wall.
If your retaining wall is low in height then it opens up many more options to you in terms of materials you could use to build the wall.
Create a sense of privacy and security in your backyard with a concrete wall.
It took a day to rip out the old collapsing retaining wall to dig farther into the hill to provide room for the backfill gravel and to help unload materials.
Retaining walls can be build of many different materials including wood timbers bricks or natural boulders.
Once you ve got your base set up it just takes some finesse in building the wall up and turning corners.
This durable freestanding wall brings an attractive element to your yard that can zone off an outdoor patio area or add emphasis around flower beds and other landscaping.
Fences and railings are a common sight around retaining walls at australian paving center we frequently get asked if homeowners can install this themselves.
This low retaining wall is constructed from breeze blocks also known as concrete.
Now let s take a look at how you can build a custom fence with the exact design you want.
Building a fence on top or behind a retaining wall is rather easy despite how intimidating it may sound.
But for diyers retaining wall blocks made of concrete are the best solution.
When installing a fence onto concrete the method chosen depends on your current slab situation and how you want the finished result to look.
How to build a concrete wall prep work.
A wall that leans into the soil it retains is less likely to be pushed outward by soil pressure than a plain old vertical wall.
Using cinderblocks mortar and 2x4 boards this diy weekend project allows you to section off your outdoor living space into a private retreat.
Or if you are building a fence adjacent to an existing concrete slab.
Design and build your retaining wall to slope at a minimum rate of.
Materials tools and site.