Our wall blocks can also be used to wrap columns hide utilities build steps and more.
Cobblestone granite retaining wall.
To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site.
Ft pack model 3000180 19.
W x 4 in.
Stone retaining wall tips.
In addition to retaining walls project ideas include outdoor fireplaces fire pits stone mailboxes stone water features outdoor kitchens built in seating built in planters pillars and garden walls of various heights.
L x 12 in.
Rockwood retaining walls lakeland i 8 in.
Tame a slope with a terrace of loose stone retaining walls.
Take the measurements to a stone supply yard and select the material for the project.
Unlike other types of retaining walls stacked stone walls don t need drainage systems because water escapes naturally through cracks between the stones.
H bluestone tumbled concrete garden wall block 20 pieces 6 5 sq.
Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers.
Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time.
Have the yard deliver the material to the project site.
You can build a stone wall with natural fieldstone that you have on your property provided the stones are flat enough for stacking.
This project uses granite slabs for the steps and field stone for the wall.
If you have to buy stone choose a flat stone such as flagstone or a cut stone like ashlar.