River Rock Behind Retaining Wall

Place a stake at each end of the foundation s trench and run a mason s line between them.

River rock behind retaining wall.

By william machin typical rock retaining walls also known as dry stack retaining walls are constructed without mortar or reinforcing steel. When you want to add a hardscaping element that s smoother and more approachable than rough hewn stones river rocks are an ideal alternative. Black 1 brown tan 5 gray 6 red 1 brand. The question is how can you stack them into a serviceable and attractive retaining 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. Stone wall 3 weathered edge stone 4 woodstone panel 5 color family. Veneerstone river rock gainsboro corners 100 lin. Veneerstone 8 nextstone 5 more ways to filter.

The retaining factor is accomplished by the rows of. Place your first stone at one end just barely touching the mason s line. Bulk pallet manufactured stone model 97481 881 50 881 50. 1 using retaining walls.

The brazos river is an actively eroding and meandering alluvial river plain that naturally meanders and. River rocks tumbled and polished by flowing water make for a beautiful addition to any yard. Place your next stone snugly beside the first stone and continue until the wall s base line is laid. In august of 2017 that resulted in a portion of the retaining wall needing to be redesigned due to even more erosion occurring.