Building A Freestanding Stone Wall

Retaining walls 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.

Building a freestanding stone wall.

A freestanding arbor frame can support a store bought swing or the custom model below. Or you might do a partial cut and fill which is somewhere between the two. Learn how to build a retaining wall or a freestanding wall using wall blocks with this step by step guide. Any wall over 36 in height will most likely be subject to permit requirements.

All free standing walls share some common building components in their construction. As you build the wall toss all unwanted stone scraps behind the wall. When the wall is complete backfill behind it with gravel up to the level of the cap stones. For design reasons however you might choose to build a freestanding wall and fill behind it with soil from another site.

The concrete stones are available in three different lengths giving the wall appearance a more natural look. Big small retaining free standing. Freestanding stone walls are unique in that you don t absolutely need to prep a foundation. It sincerely breaks my heart every time i see a wall built with stone blocks courtesy of big box stores inspired by diy cable tv.

And i love rock walls. How to build a natural dry stacked stone free standing or retaining rock wall. Top this gravel with colored stone or mulch to suit the desired look of the landscape. Ask a stone yard to help determine how much material you ll need and have it delivered as close to the site as possible.

You have the option of walking along the area where you plan to build the wall removing any roots plants or rocks checking for any soft areas and then tamping down the ground. Walls can serve many purposes whether for decorative privacy or retaining purposes. Step 1 how to build a sitting wall illustration by gregory nemec. Free standing walls are designed to stand by themselves without retaining any soil.

Retaining walls and freestanding walls both serve different purposes and belgard has wall blocks to match your desired look and functionality. This product can be used to create straight or curved freestanding stone walls making the highland stone freestanding wall our most versatile landscape product yet. Walls are built in courses. When you cut and fill the wall is backed by undisturbed soil which is more stable than fill.