How to build a good base for front or backyard landscaping dry stacked stone retaining wall the base should be dug out at least twice as wide as the width of the stone.
Building a stacked stone retaining wall.
How to build a dry stack stone retaining wall step 1.
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.
Step 2 use a shovel a square tipped spade works best to edge around the painted line.
Establish the face of the retaining wall by hammering a piece of rebar into the ground at both ends.
Mark the area where your wall s base will be.
Preparing the base for the wall.
So in my case the stone was cut to 12 wide making the base 24 wide.
This helps reduce hydrostatic pressure imposed by wet soil behind the wall which is the most common cause of retaining wall failure.
An average step.
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.
Survey the area where you want to build the wall and draw out a plan.
Take the measurements to a stone supply yard.
Determine the length height and location of the retaining wall.
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.
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.
How high do you want the.
Higher walls should be engineered for stability.
Using your stakes string and line level mark the height of the capstone.
Dry stack walls also drain well allowing water to pass through the wall itself.