Try to make the frame pieces as long as you need them to be.
How to build a poured concrete wall.
Measure and mark footing locations.
Install the first course of blocks using a taut string line to establish a straight row.
There are materials as well but they don t last long.
Allow concrete to cure.
Finish the surface of the wall as desired.
Then use the marking paint and measuring tape to lay.
If your frame is tall you may need to begin.
Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.
So to make a retaining wall that will last as long as life you should consider going with concrete blocks.
If you re building your own forms you will probably.
Once the first row is installed pack native soil to grade level on both sides of this course to anchor the wall in place.
How to pour a concrete retaining wall.
Measure from the edge of your concrete footing to the point where the outside face of your wall will be.
Pour footings and wall.
Refer to the plan or schematic for the retaining wall.
So if your wall is 8 inches wide your two nails should be 8 inches apart.
The retaining wall can be made from concrete blocks poured concrete treated time boulders and rocks.
See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system.
Measure out from that nail to where the other face of your wall will be and place another nail.
Drive a nail into the concrete here.
If you re building a long wall build the frame in sections.