Retaining Wall Footing For Block Wall
A retaining wall footing or leveling pad is the most important part of the project. The footing varies depending on the type of wall you are building. As you will see at the end of the video. Not doing it right WILL COST YOU A LOT OF MONEY PERIOD.
Here is a quick checklist on what it takes to install a retaining wall footing the right way.
- Dig your trench for the footing . Width and depth depends on the type of block you are using
2. Apply and compact base rock using a compacter.
3. Pull a colorful string to make sure the blocks are line up properly. (don’t try to eyeball this)
4. As you start laying your blocks make sure they are leveled front to back and side to side.
Know that you have watch the video and saw some pictures. You can see how critical the retaining wall footing is. We’ve seen on many occasions how not installing it right will COST YOU A LOT OF MONEY!!!!
If you feel you can tackle the project yourself read this blog first . I’m sure its a true story somewhere(smile)
Oh yeah here is the list of tools you will need.
- Carpenter’s level
- Mason’s line
- Line Level
- Flat-pointed Shovel
- Gloves
- Safety glasses
- Wheelbarrow
- Dead blow hammer
In all seriousness our retaining walls offer both function, beauty and built to last. We have been providing the bay area with quality and well built retaining walls for over 10 years. Together our team has over 25 years of combined experience. We will see to it that its built right the first time
Remember any of our retaining walls can be built using Keystone, pave stone, Allen block, Belgard ,Redi-rock block system , Versa-Lok or any other system you may think of.
Who is All Access?
From concrete to retaining walls, modern landscape to pavers. All Access is one of the Bay Area and Northern California’s most well–respected hardscape and landscape contractors. Contact us for your next project by making an appointment online or the old fashion way 510-701-4400
