Dry Stack Besser Block Retaining Wall

Dry stack concrete block cinder block technique uses surface bonding cement sbc instead of mortar for high thermal mass htm thermic walls that are waterproof and much stronger than conventionally laid mortar block walls.
Dry stack besser block retaining wall. Wide and at several lengths and heights. The stone is split at the quarry either 8 in. Can i build my wall higher if placed on a concrete footing. No the footing does not add to the structural stability of the wall and acts as a leveling pad for the dry stacked retaining wall blocks.
We are simply australia s cheapest way to buy retaining walls online. This dry stack walling system is an innovative solution for residential landscaping projects. This is one of the benefits of dry stacked gravity retaining wall blocks making them faster and more cost effective to use. Simply stack them in rows or mix heights within a row for a random look.
Delivery to brisbane sydney gold coast and sunshine coast daily. As a result larger losses in prestressing force is probable for dry stack masonry. We stock the following retaining wall blocks adbri masonry austral masonry aussie concrete products and national masonry. They weigh 40 to 100 lbs.
The dry stack construction technique allows the incidental water to escape by flowing around the blocks and out the. The hollow core design combines with mortarless construction to allow water to drain freely from behind the segmental retaining wall. Our experienced and friendly staff can help you with how to and technical advice as well as colour matching and landscaping design help if you have specific requirements due. The blocks i was thinking of using are the 57 pound block size is 16 inch in length and 12 inches in depth and 6 inches in height.
As with a concrete block wall build a firm gravel base and ensure good drainage. No mortar required for savings in time mess and money. Dry stack walls with surface bonding develop their strength through the tensile strength of small fiberglass fibers in the 1 8 3 8mm thick troweled or surface bonded cement plaster coating astm c 887 ref. I am going to build a retaining wall that is going to be 3 5 feet in height how far should the gravel go back and will 4 inch slotted tubing with cover for the drain be a good enough for the drain.
Sbc stucco with horse hair and calcium carbonate was used hundreds of years ago to build huge water storage cisterns. Retaining wall blocks dry stack retaining wall blocks are the most common concrete or masonry blocks used to build a retaining wall yourself the perfect diy solution. No mortar is required and blocks easily stack on top of each other ensuring quick and easy wall construction. Retaining wall blocks at really cheap prices.