Flagstone Rock Wall

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.

Flagstone rock wall. Stone wall cost non discounted retail pricing 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. The look of natural stone is always a winner. For dry stack walls the base should be as wide as the wall is tall.

You can either dry stack stone or use mortar to hold it together. Shop undefined flagstone ashland retaining wall block common. 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. Layout and excavate for.

How to build a rock wall 1. An undulating stone wall creates a barrier while looking stylish at the same time. The load bearing capabilities of mortar mixes can vary a great deal based upon the proportions of ingredients. Prepare the footing photo by russell kaye.

For this 18 inch high wall the footing should be at least 18 inches wide. Excavate to a depth of 6 inches along the entire base of the stone retaining wall using the string marker as a guide. Flagstone is a tough durable native stone. A light mortar can secure glass blocks in a shower or hold decorative wall tiles together in a mosaic.

From chilton flagstone fond du lac flagstone and wild horse wall stone to rocky mountain red steppers snapped fond du lac and new york bluestone we ve got you covered with all the colors textures sizes and shapes of natural stone that you ll need for your landscaping projects. A flagstone retaining wall is usually no more than 3 to 4 feet high and is used to retain soil in the garden. Add and tamp more layers until the footing is about 8 inches. 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.

Quantity includes typical waste overage material for repair and local delivery. 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. 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.

The majority of flagstone we carry is oklahoma flagstone which comes in many colors.