retaining wall help - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

tuffplay · 10-14-2009, 05:24 AM

I built a stone retaining wall at the last playground i built. it is about 2.5 feet high at the peak. The top layer of stones is glued down with construction ashesive, but they keep coming loose. any suggestions?

AtlRemodeling · 10-14-2009, 03:59 PM

I have had that problem in the past especially with tumbled block. We have had good success with hydraulic cement but you could also use any mortar with less expense. I like the hydraulic b/c it sets up so quickly. Too many times homeowners or their kids get on the block as soon as we pull off the site despite warning them against it and break the bond between the cap and the wall.

ScipioAfricanus · 10-14-2009, 05:41 PM

My suggestion is to NOT use construction adhesive for what it is NOT intended for.

Mortar those things in place.

Andy.