[fall46]

Ok I figure with the bobcat guy coming back over to rexcavate the patio foundation,,,,,,,,,why not have him remove the detorating cinder block wall.. (see enclosed pictures)

The height right now is 16'' the length roughly 40 '


I would like to go maybe 1 course higher so a total of 3 courses using perhaps keystone block 24' tall

What I need is advice on proper construction:


How far do I need to dig behind wall

Does it need to be backfilled with say clean 3/4 crushed limestone or other stone

I assume the base material used for the paver patio I can use under the retaining wall

Could someone recommend a specific type of keystone block that would be suitable

Thanks in advance for all the help!!

[fall46]

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[fall46]

3rd

[Stonehenge]

Originally posted by fall46
How far do I need to dig behind wall

For that wall, 12-16"

Does it need to be backfilled with say clean 3/4 crushed limestone or other stone

Yes

I assume the base material used for the paver patio I can use under the retaining wall

Correct

Could someone recommend a specific type of keystone block that would be suitable

Most any retaining wall block is rated to 24" height w/o using grid.

[fall46]

Should I use fabric in bewteen the fill and soil l so that the soil doesn't mix in with backfill material over time?

[jwholden]

Yes.

Fall46, are you a homeowner or a contractor? It doesn't matter, but I'm curious.

[fall46]

An ambtious homeowner that often gets in over my head!!!!!!!!! But I really do enjoy landscaping maybe its sitting behind a desk all day that sparks my intrest. This site has been great with info......thank u for your patience.

[Bill Schwab]

If you are going to install a segmental wall and like the Keystone product, check out Country Manor. It will work up to 24" from the toe to cap without backties and will last years.

[Rex Mann]

Bill,

Where are you pulling your country manor from?

We tried to get some from a plant in Fontana, Ca. They said they quit making it, not popular enough and no support from Keystone. They are going to make an Anchor wall, Highland, to replace it.

What the We do not have any double-sided wall in this market. You know how tired I am of building serpentine walls back-to-back.

Peace,

Rex

[Bill Schwab]

Rex:

RCP Block and Brick, In Santee , Ca, Encinitas, Ca, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Escondido and Murieta. We just finshed instaling a 4 trailer job in Oceanside.

Call 1-619-460- 9101 Ask for Jim Ladeuceur and tell him I sent ya! www.rcpblock.com, or you could try calling Shelly Stevenson from Keystone Pacific at 858-509-9701.

They should be able to hook you up.

[Terry D]

Here's some examples of our Keystone wall look.

They now have a new series out that really looks nice.

A 2 foot wall ofr Keystone is a no-brainer, you shouldn't have any worries considerig the largest block weighs over 100 pounds and they use a mechanical binder hold everything together.

http://www.keystonewalls.com/pages/movie.CW.html

[PSUscaper]

From the looks of it, those walls are all capped using bullnose pavers............I cringe at the thought of installing that much with all those radius's.

[Terry D]

Cringe?

The job started in November and took us right through the winter!!!

That's the thing i miss about doing ton's of installs...when it rains, you have the perfect excuse not to show up to work!