Retaining Wall And Paver Patio

Once you have determined the location and design of your raised patio stake out the location and use a string line or paint to mark out the area.

Retaining wall and paver patio.

To the wall radius and 8 in. From creating patios and walkways to building block walls tree rings and fire pits there are so many ways to get creative with pavers edging stones and wall block at lowe s we can supply you with all of the tools and materials you need whether you want to build a brick patio or a concrete retaining wall. Bring home improvement projects to life with pavers. A seating wall that is set back off the face of the retaining wall block is one of those patio ideas that can add a lot of interest and depth to the outside appearance of your paver patio.

Then excavate the area by removing all the surface vegetation and organic materials. Paint a second set of arcs to indicate outer excavation lines adding 2 ft. Swing a tape measure hooked on the spikes and spray paint arcs to mark the actual face of the wall and edge of the patio. Don t take unnecessary chances with soil ruining your landscaping call on us and let us build a retaining wall.

Choose a paver base with landscape rocks between 1 2 inch and 3 4 inch in size. The first is a belgard sheffield celtik single sided capstone used closer to grade level. This patio is surrounded by an allan block old country courtyard seating wall and tumbled pavers were used for the patio surface. Similar to gravel paver base is a form of construction aggregate that contains crushed rocks such as limestone.

Fill the trench with a 2 to 3 inch layer of paver base. The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block. To the patio radius. How to build a raised patio with retaining wall blocks.

Due to soil erosion your retaining wall should be built on a solid foundation made from paver base. Retaining walls and freestanding walls both serve different purposes and belgard has wall blocks to match your desired look and functionality. Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding. One of the most common scenarios that calls for a freestanding wall versus a retaining wall is whether a home is positioned on flat or sloping ground.

Our patio paving professionals can also provide you with a lovely stone retaining wall. Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. Paver patio with a retaining seating wall. A garden hose is an excellent tool for marking out curves.

The sides of the seating wall need to be custom chiseled.