Seating Wall and Pillar Construction
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What happens here
Simultaneously with or after paver installation, begin constructing the seating walls and pillars. In the video, workers are actively building a seating wall using modular concrete blocks, with one wall nearly complete and another about to be started. These walls often require a separate compacted gravel base similar to the patio, followed by a level course of block. Lay blocks in successive courses, ensuring each course is level and plumb. Use a masonry adhesive or mortar to secure the blocks together, following the manufacturer's instructions. A masonry saw may be required for cutting blocks to fit ends or corners.
Goal: Build integrated seating walls and decorative pillars around the patio.
Tools and materials
- Level — Ensuring blocks are level and plumb
- Masonry Saw — Cutting concrete blocks to size for ends, corners, or specific designs
- Rubber Mallet — Adjusting block placement
- String Line — Maintaining straight lines for wall courses
- Trowel — Applying masonry adhesive or mortar
- Concrete Retaining Wall Blocks — Constructing the seating walls and pillars
- Masonry Adhesive/Mortar — Bonding the concrete blocks together