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How to repair top of concrete block retaining wall.
This article shows you how to install one in a weekend.
Fill the holes and cracks as deeply as you can then scrape the top over with a trowel so the concrete can patch the wall together evenly.
A concrete block retaining wall is the perfect solution to control erosion to eliminate a hard to mow slope to add a planting bed or to level an ideal patio area.
Place two large cement blocks tightly against the wall underneath the area to be patched.
Put the concrete epoxy cement on the caulking gun open up the tip to draw out a small amount and squeeze it smoothly into the crack.
Lay a scrap board over the blocks to provide a surface that will catch any cement patch that falls so it can be scraped up with a trowel and reused rather than ruining the surface below the wall.
To do this you can t just spread new concrete onto the old blocks like cake frosting.
When this occurs the homeowner has two choices.
Smooth over the repair with a damp cloth and allow it to set.
For a crack use the brush to remove loose pieces of concrete and mortar.
Concrete block wall repairs are within the skills of do it yourself people.
Apply concrete to any gaps in the blocks or mortar using a shovel.
Sweep away all debris from the top of the first course of block with a broom.
To repair the cinder block retaining wall you need to remove the damage.
Backfill with gravel behind the wall to cover the drainage pipe.
The easiest fastest cheapest solution to repairing the cinder block was using poured concrete and then painting the entire wall to mask the patch.
Either demolish the wall.
If you need to remove an entire cinder block the job is a little harder.
You won t be able to get a nice flat finish and it won t adhere very well.
Use the chisel and begin chipping away at the center of the damaged block.
Fill the concrete cores with crushed gravel.
Have the confidence to try and you will be successful.
Fill in the cracks or holes with concrete.