Photo 4 of 4 in an architect sculpts out a tadao ando inspired backyard.
Board form concrete retaining wall.
Architects love it but it s not an easy detail to get right.
In many ways board forming is an old technique.
It has texture structure and rugged beauty all at once.
It s how all poured concrete walls used to be done before we had aluminum and plywood concrete forms.
Outdoor raised planters gardens small patio porch deck and wood patio porch deck.
They can be used on exterior and interior walls like concrete fences house sidings retaining walls etc.
Stack wood planks to create a frame for the wall.
But it has been revived by architects looking for a dramatic textured wall finish.
Watch to see how my concrete craftsma.
Not your average crew a good concrete crew is essential.
Tiles are available in different sizes shapes and designs which makes them a versatile material to use.
You can place them on existing walls to get the desired finish.
These wood barriers hold the concrete in place as it dries so you will need to create 2 of them.
Small rock aggregate cement powder and water formed into a hollow block the concrete blocks are then stacked on continuous concrete footings using grouted cells and reinforcing for structural strength.
Aggregate cement powder and water designed for the engineered mix desired steel reinforcement and concrete are the ultimate materials for building retaining walls.
Board formed concrete retaining walls double as ramps from the deck to the garden s highest point.