Even if you don t plan to sit on your wall 3 feet is about as high as i would recommend building any dry stacked wall.
Stacked stone retaining wall detail.
Higher walls should be engineered for stability.
For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
In this video we will be showing you how to build a small stackble retaining wall.
Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide.
This is the minimum and you should help this out by adding strong tie stones behind a short stone.
Landscape wall project ideas in addition to retaining walls project ideas include outdoor fireplaces fire pits stone mailboxes stone water features outdoor kitchens built in.
Stacked stone the classic elegance and intricate detail of small stones combined with the simplicity of a panel system give this stone the appearance of a precision hand laid dry stack set.
Stones 4 high and 8 12 and 20 long makes installation easy for expansive walls and column fascias alike.
Dig a trench of anywhere from 6 inches to 1 foot deep and 2 to 3 inches wider than the base of the wall.
This is a great diy project with a little help from the family and friends.
Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.
This genstone customer used the kenai stacked stone products to complete an impressive rock retaining wall that meshes practicality and style.
Stones will essentially be placed like bricks in a pattern that ties them together.
Fill the trench with crushed stone up to the soil line to create a level foundation.
Using our easy to install corner panels the wall wraps easily around the corner making for a relatively simple project to execute.
Measure and outline the wall using wooden stakes and string.
The ideal height for a dry stacked retaining wall is 18 to 22 inches so you can sit on it when your gardening chores are done.
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And with textures that emulate the look of tumbled stone stacked stone chiseled stone or quarried stone there s a look to complement any architectural style.