The walls are built using hollow concrete blocks which will be filled with concrete per the design discussed in a previous post.
Building a retaining wall for a pool.
An elevated patio is a great idea.
On average pool owners who need a retaining wall will spend 7 000 20 000 on it.
This should include at a minimum the height length and location of the wall the types of materials needed and the required tools.
Basic steps for building a retaining wall come up with a design plan.
The wall serves as a barrier around the pool as well as housing for additional features such as waterfalls these walls can range in height dramatically from one to several feet.
Some home owners incorporate a retaining wall into a water feature such as wall spouts or rock waterfalls but that s a topic for another day.
These walls are built upon the footings that were poured just before we broke for winter.
Building the wall right on the edge of the pool itself is another option.
Including a cascade fountain or two on the wall is also a nice touch.
The next step is to build the retaining walls that will enclose the pool on three sides.
When reviewing retaining wall designs for swimming pools consider plans where the wall is more than just a wall.