Circular Retaining Wall Blocks

Landscaping well requires the frequent use of geometry.

Circular retaining wall blocks.

When completed you will have two painted circles on the ground. There you ll also find step by step instructions to safely and effectively build a. Selecting retaining wall block. When building a retaining wall using wedge shaped stackable blocks the lip on the back causes each course to step back slightly from the one below.

See our retaining wall cost guide to find the average price of a retaining wall. But it came at a cost 33 percent more than standard untumbled block. The success of your retaining wall depends on a level base. Place blocks around the painted edge and mark a second line to denote the back edge of the retaining wall.

You must excavate the area between the circles. Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. That means that the radius of curves and the diameter of circles will become progressively tighter and smaller with each course of blocks laid. Calculate diameter and units per course using pre sized units fire pit blocks etc if you already have blocks pre sized for fire pits etc and need to find out how many it takes to make a complete circle and the outer diameter of the circle enter single block dimensions below and hit calculate.

W x 4 in. We chose a tumbled roman pisa block by interlock because we liked the soft aged look. They offer design flexibility and longevity. To create a solid foundation dig a trench for the first course of your interlocking retaining wall blocks to sit in and make sure the ground remains even throughout.

Think of them as concrete lego blocks. Ft pack model 3000180 19. L x 12 in. Using a tape measure decide the length and the width of your retaining wall then mark off the area with the garden stakes and string.

The retaining wall should be set embedded below grade on a level base of 6 gravel or stone. Preparing the retaining wall base. Rockwood retaining walls lakeland i 8 in. To get a comprehensive list of tools and materials needed check out our guide on how to build a retaining wall.

In addition to retaining wall block you ll need several tools and materials including gravel landscape fabric a shovel and circular saw. H bluestone tumbled concrete garden wall block 20 pieces 6 5 sq. If you are planning on a retaining wall using stacked bricks multiply your answer from step 4 by the number of rows of bricks you ll be using. Our wall is made up of individual blocks that interlock.

For instance if you need to make a circular wall out of landscaping blocks you might wonder how many blocks you will need for the project.