Building A Freestanding Stone Wall

A freestanding arbor frame can support a store bought swing or the custom model below.

Building a freestanding stone wall.

When you cut and fill the wall is backed by undisturbed soil which is more stable than fill. This product can be used to create straight or curved freestanding stone walls making the highland stone freestanding wall our most versatile landscape product yet. Freestanding stone walls are unique in that you don t absolutely need to prep a foundation. Step 1 how to build a sitting wall illustration by gregory nemec.

You have the option of walking along the area where you plan to build the wall removing any roots plants or rocks checking for any soft areas and then tamping down the ground. Top this gravel with colored stone or mulch to suit the desired look of the landscape. For design reasons however you might choose to build a freestanding wall and fill behind it with soil from another site. Freestanding mortared walls like the fieldstone one i m building here need a stable frost proof footing to prevent shifting and that requires a lot of digging in cold climates.

Any wall over 36 in height will most likely be subject to permit requirements. How to build a natural dry stacked stone free standing or retaining rock wall. Learn how to build a retaining wall or a freestanding wall using wall blocks with this step by step guide. Walls can serve many purposes whether for decorative privacy or retaining purposes.

And i love rock walls. Ask a stone yard to help determine how much material you ll need and have it delivered as close to the site as possible. When the wall is complete backfill behind it with gravel up to the level of the cap stones. Big small retaining free standing.

As you build the wall toss all unwanted stone scraps behind the wall. Walls are built in courses. It sincerely breaks my heart every time i see a wall built with stone blocks courtesy of big box stores inspired by diy cable tv. Retaining walls and freestanding walls both serve different purposes and belgard has wall blocks to match your desired look and functionality.

Retaining walls one of the most common scenarios that calls for a freestanding wall versus a retaining wall is whether a home is positioned on flat or sloping ground. They are used for yard division seating walls or general aesthetic purposes. The concrete stones are available in three different lengths giving the wall appearance a more natural look. All free standing walls share some common building components in their construction.