Dry Rock Wall Construction

Join me as i build my first ever dry stack retaining wall.
Dry rock wall construction. To build a natural dry stone retaining wall prepare the site. Drywall also known as plasterboard wallboard sheet rock gypsum board buster board custard board or gypsum panel is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate with or without additives typically extruded between thick sheets of facer and backer paper used in the construction of interior walls and ceilings. Try to cut the ditch into native soil rather than loose added soil as the former provides a more stable foundation for the wall. The plaster is mixed with fiber typically paper fiberglass or a.
How to build a natural dry stacked stone free standing or retaining rock wall. This ditch will act as the wall s footing and prevent the rocks from sliding forward due to pressure from the earth behind. For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall. Stone wall construction is like fitting together a giant three.
Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide. Dig a ditch the length of the wall that is about a foot wide and 8 to 12 inches 20 5 cm 30 5 cm below the ground level. Lay high quality stones and use a geotextile backing to ensure the wall lasts a long time. This will allow me to terrace my property and give me more usable space for gardening play.
And i love rock walls. Big small retaining free standing. There s beauty to creating a wall from a pile of stones and knowing if done right it will stand the test of time. For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide.
Incorporate the wall into a gentle slope or create a raised planting bed and use the rock wall to retain the elevated soil. Learning how to build a dry stone wall takes a little bit of time muscle and some trial and error but the beauty that results from building with natural stone and your own two hands is second to. The natural finish of the stones visually complements most landscapes. Plan for good drainage proper width height ratio and distance between tiers.
Use existing topographical features in the yard to enhance the dry stacked rock wall. Try and stick with odd numbered layers of rock. Use a hand or power tamper to level the base.