Dry stone walls are methodically stacked rock structures that can be damaged by people animals and weather.
River rock retaining wall.
Then use a dry stack method.
The wide base needs to go back into the slope at least half as wide as the wall is tall.
A river rock wall adds character to any landscape and will help define property lines.
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Constructing a wall is backbreaking work but the results will be a structure that will for last for generations.
Dig our foundation twice as wide and 1 2 feet deep depending on how high you are planning on building your rock wall.
To build these retaining walls and place the rock you ll need to cut into the slope and create a level ground above and below the wall.
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Once the foundation has been dug use your rack to smooth out the bottom of your trench.
Junk rock or brick for your foundation once you determine the width of your rock wall.
Retaining walls come in two forms but all involve a process where rocks are stacked and placed in the formation of a wall to help keep soil in place.
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This makes your rock wall into a 50 year wall.