Construction of concrete block retaining walls with step by step process materials advantages applications and its construction inspection are discussed.
How to build a reinforced concrete block wall.
The depth and size of the foundation will vary depending on the size of the concrete block wall and the weight it must support but a typical freestanding wall requires a foundation that is about twice as wide as the wall itself and which extends about 1 foot down below the frost line.
However hollow concrete block walls are not structurally very strong and will not resist the flexural stress that a wall is subjected to causing them to collapse easily.
Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete.
Whether you re building a retaining wall or just need some extra privacy a cinder block wall is an affordable way to get the job done.
How to build concrete block retaining walls.
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How to build a reinforced concrete block retaining wall.
Building walls using hollow concrete block is an economical means to creating a structure.
Once you ve got your base set up it just takes some finesse in building the wall up and turning corners.
This type of retaining wall is very easy to build and is economical compared to many other construction methods.
Watch the video below to learn how to build a reinforced concrete block retaining wall.
Once your contractor mixes up small pea gravel concrete not the sandy mortar he used to lay the block and pours it into the block voids along with the long steel rods the concrete block then starts to resemble reinforced poured concrete.
Building a reinforced concrete block wall solid grouting and a hefty rebar schedule turn a unit block wall into a monolithic shear wall.