Once the first row is installed pack native soil to grade level on both sides of this course to anchor the wall in place.
How to build a poured concrete wall.
Install the first course of blocks using a taut string line to establish a straight row.
Pour footings and wall.
Try to make the frame pieces as long as you need them to be.
Level to level blocks lengthwise and a torpedo level to level the front to back.
Then use the marking paint and measuring tape to lay.
If your frame is tall you may need to begin.
If you re building a long wall build the frame in sections.
So to make a retaining wall that will last as long as life you should consider going with concrete blocks.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
Measure from the edge of your concrete footing to the point where the outside face of your wall will be.
Rest the frame pieces against a solid surface to prevent them from falling.
Measure out from that nail to where the other face of your wall will be and place another nail.
So if your wall is 8 inches wide your two nails should be 8 inches apart.
Allow concrete to cure.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.
Measure and mark footing locations.
If you re building your own forms you will probably.
Refer to the plan or schematic for the retaining wall.
There are materials as well but they don t last long.
How to pour a concrete retaining wall.