Retaining Wall And Paver Patio

Paint a second set of arcs to indicate outer excavation lines adding 2 ft.

Retaining wall and paver patio.

Paver patio with a retaining seating wall. Spikes to mark the center points of the patio and wall. The sides of the seating wall need to be custom chiseled. A garden hose is an excellent tool for marking out curves.

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. 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. This patio is surrounded by an allan block old country courtyard seating wall and tumbled pavers were used for the patio surface. 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.

How to build a raised patio with retaining wall blocks. Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding. Similar to gravel paver base is a form of construction aggregate that contains crushed rocks such as limestone. Don t take unnecessary chances with soil ruining your landscaping call on us and let us build a retaining wall.

Our patio paving professionals can also provide you with a lovely stone retaining wall. The first is a belgard sheffield celtik single sided capstone used closer to grade level. To the patio radius. Choose a paver base with landscape rocks between 1 2 inch and 3 4 inch in size.

Due to soil erosion your retaining wall should be built on a solid foundation made from paver base. The other is a belgard sheffield celtik freestanding capstone where both sides are already chiseled. 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. Fill the trench with a 2 to 3 inch layer of paver base.

We offer boulder and stone walls block retaining walls and so much more. Retaining walls and freestanding walls both serve different purposes and belgard has wall blocks to match your desired look and functionality. 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. Bring home improvement projects to life with pavers.

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.