Flagstone Rock Wall

Prepare the footing photo by russell kaye.

Flagstone rock wall.

A flagstone retaining wall is usually no more than 3 to 4 feet high and is used to retain soil in the garden. Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide. Fieldstone offers a natural material for garden walls. Line it with landscape fabric overlapped 12 inches at the seams add a 6 inch layer of inch stone and tamp it with a plate compactor.

For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide. Stone wall cost non discounted retail pricing for. Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery. Natural stone stacked to 12 deep and 4 high.

Dig a trench that s below the frost line and 2 feet wider than the wall. Flagstone is a tough durable native stone. For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall. Stone wall installation labor basic basic labor to install stone wall with favorable site conditions.

The majority of flagstone we carry is oklahoma flagstone which comes in many colors. The load bearing capabilities of mortar mixes can vary a great deal based upon the proportions of ingredients. Add and tamp more layers until the footing is about 8 inches. A flagstone wall is very easy to build and helps demarcate areas within your garden enhancing the beauty of the landscape made from light flagstones this type of wall resembles a stacked slate and does not require any drainage system.

An undulating stone wall creates a barrier while looking stylish at the same time. Add charm to a backyard or garden with the flagstone retaining wall block a do it yourself retaining wall product that offers a natural flagstone appearance. Layout and excavate for. Flagstone comes in many varieties colors textures thicknesses sizes etc it has many uses including stone patios walkways steps pool coping water features counter tops caps for walls or columns and more.

You can either dry stack stone or use mortar to hold it together. The look of natural stone is always a winner. Dry stacked walls should be no taller than 4 feet for a natural garden backdrop a stone wall offers a classic and long lasting option. Shop undefined flagstone ashland retaining wall block common.

A light mortar can secure glass blocks in a shower or hold decorative wall tiles together in a mosaic.