How to build a rock wall 1.
Small natural stone retaining wall.
Unique rock retaining wall by the sidewalk composed of various shapes and sizes creating an interesting look.
Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers.
There are several types of retaining walls each with their own method of construction.
Natural stone pieces like boulders stacked to create a wall.
Boulder walls are a popular option created by stacking very large and very heavy boulders in a line.
A series of retaining walls surrounding a waterfall that runs into a small creek down the hill.
Dirt is stopped from coming through the gaps using landscape fabric.
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The spaces between stones in the retaining wall allow water to drain through relieving pressure.
You can build a stone wall with natural fieldstone that you have on your property provided the stones are flat enough for stacking.
For a retaining wall that uses wall blocks the blocks have lips that fit into the course below locking them in place.
If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.
Stone retaining wall tips.
Prepare the footing photo by russell kaye.
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There are different natural stone materials available.
Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time.
It is topped with evergreen plants which give life to the wall.
Ask a stone yard to help determine how much material you ll need and have it delivered as close to the site as possible.
Install a perforated plastic pipe behind the finished retaining wall to direct draining water away from the retaining wall to prevent the wall from falling under excessive rainfall.
Another advantage of dry stacked stone walls is that you can create planting pockets for small rock garden plants such as sedums.
To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site.
Once built you ll have a rock solid retaining wall without all the heavy mortar lines.
Cover the pipe with crushed stone and gravel leaving 6 inches between the gravel layer and the top of the retaining walls.
A dry stacked stone wall looks so natural.
Natural stone retaining wall.