Establish a level trench to ensure an even layer of base material.
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Add drainage aggregate behind the blocks then add the infill soil and compact it.
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Dig for the first row of block with the layout marked you can begin digging the trench.
To keep it from wrinkling pull the reinforcement taut and pin the back edge in place with stakes or staples.
To bury the first row about halfway dig the trench about 4 to 6 inches deep and 12 inches wide or twice the width of the block.
The drainage pipe will be located here to move the water away from behind the wall.
Excavate deep enough to completely bury at least one full course including space for 6 to 8 in.
Water will flow down through the backfill material to the base of the retaining wall.
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Step 5 lay the remaining courses.
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After the base course of block is installed you will need to install perforated drainage pipe behind this first course of block.
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Place the front edge of the material on the top course 1 to 2 inches from the face of the block.
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Check the base course for level and adjust as necessary.
Of space behind it.
Apply the next course of blocks to secure it in place.
Slip a drain sleeve over the drainage pipe to screen out sediment and prevent the pipe from clogging.
Install corrugated drainage pipe behind the first course of blocks and run the pipe to where the water can exit the area.