Building A Reinforced Concrete Block Wall
This type of retaining wall is very easy to build and is economical compared to many other construction methods.
Building a reinforced concrete block wall. The depth and size of the foundation will vary depending on the size of the concrete block wall and the weight it must support but a typical freestanding wall requires a foundation that is about twice as wide as the wall itself and which extends about 1 foot down below the frost line. Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete. It will explain the design principles and will go through the process step by step. The presence of reinforcing steel dramatically increases the overall strength characteristics of masonry or concrete.
Building walls using hollow concrete block is an economical means to creating a structure. Using cinderblocks mortar and 2x4 boards this diy weekend project allows you to section off your outdoor living space into a private retreat. The pros cons of concrete block house construction. However hollow concrete block walls are not structurally very strong and will not resist the flexural stress that a wall is subjected to causing them to collapse easily.
418 83 kb i ve worked as a mason for 31 years and have kept things interesting by taking on the most unconventional and. In some regions concrete block is also a common building. How to build a reinforced concrete block retaining wall. Create a sense of privacy and security in your backyard with a concrete wall.
A reinforced wall either poured concrete or concrete block always contains some form of reinforcing steel. Building a reinforced concrete block wall solid grouting and a hefty rebar schedule turn a unit block wall into a monolithic shear wall. By mike deblasio login or register to download the pdf version of this article.