Block Wall Construction Detail
Alternating bends grade horizontal continuous in footing grade all cells containing rebar shall be grouted solid.
Block wall construction detail. The reader is referred to tek 3 11 concrete masonry basement wall construction tek 19 3b preventing water penetration in below grade concrete masonry walls and ncma s basement manual for more detailed design and. Franklin road meridian id 83642 5902 phone. Full array of drawings and technical informaiton provided by ncma along with san diego specific details for cmu freestanding and retaining walls. Six inch cmu block wall detail cmu block wall every other block turned n t s.
Once you ve got your base set up it just takes some finesse in building the wall up and turning corners. Walls fences not over seven 7 feet shall not require a building review and approval. Whether you re building a retaining wall or just need some extra privacy a cinder block wall is an affordable way to get the job done. Vertical 4 vertical bar 32 o c.
6 concrete block masonry wall detail 6 0 height maximum general specifications. Avoid having downspouts pointed at the retaining wall and if it s against the house keep soil and mulch well below the siding. Follow the block manufacturer s instructions for wall height limits. Concrete block units shall conform to astm c90.
Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete. 1 4 horizontal bar in continuous bond beam at top course horizontal joint reinforcing 16 o c. This tek contains details for various types of concrete masonry foundation walls with accompanying text as appropriate. Walls fences over four 4 feet require a zoning review and approval.
The interlocking retaining wall block can be used to build walls up to 24 to 36 inches high depending on the size of the block. Construction details and technical information for designing and building with concrete masonry units or cmus. Concrete mix for footing to be 1 part cement to 2 5 parts sand to 3 5 parts gravel with a maximum of 7 5 gallons of water per sack of cement minimum f c 2 500 psi. 4 6 and 8 masonry wall detail construction shall comply with the currently adopted international building code.