Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Besser block retaining garden beds 2May 04, 2022 8:57 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Besser block retaining garden beds 4May 04, 2022 3:28 pm Thanks for the advice! I saw a few videos on YouTube where some low level block walls were mortar joined for the first course then dry stacked and filled with concrete, but these were free standing garden beds. Mine is stepped, probably 3 blocks length in each step. Not into the distressed look so I'll give the mortar joins a go. At least I can cover any unsightly work with the texture paint. I'd like to try the cast insitu, but the form work skills, with step downs might be above my diy skill level. Re: Besser block retaining garden beds 5May 04, 2022 6:35 pm Spoonman I am considering Besser block for a retaining/raised garden bed. The garden beds will run down a slight slope. Approx 800mm drop over 5 meters. So they will be cut in. Max height 3 tiers, majority will be 2 tier. Decent footing, double the width and depth of the blocks with Rio every 3rd core. Would I need to worry about mortar joins or could I dry stack them and just fill with grout? I plan on finishing in Dulux Texture paint. And waterproofing the inner walls. Just thought a dry stack might make the texture coat look better that and the fact I've never layed Besser block before as I've always used dry stack retaining blocks. What do you think? Spoonman Also don't forget to waterproof them and install some drainage ( aggpipe) Cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. there is a standard besser block wall pdf somewhere online with footing sizes, also have a look at dincel. 1 3409 thanks chippy! here is the back of the wall which has not been backfilled yet. Here is the same back of the wall taken from the other end, behind the steps. As you… 5 1850 |