• Do I need to build my wall on a foundation?

  No, you do not have to build your WoodBlocX retaining wall on foundations. However, a stable and level base is very important. Watch our video to learn more The key to building a solid and stable retaining wall is to ensure the ground is level - you can use sharp sand or sub base to help level the area if required.Some readers

• What are buttress supports?

  Watch to learn more. When building a WoodBlocX retaining wall, buttress supports act as cantilevers behind the structure to help pin the wall to the ground. These clever supports help to keep the earth behind strong and stable and should always be connected to the ground using ground spikes or angle floor brackets. Buttress supports are automatically includSome readers

• Can I build a retaining wall on a slope?

  Yes, but your WoodBlocX structure will need to be built on a level and stable surface. Our Free Design Service team can help create a wall that incorporates different heights and depths for your sloped garden. ![WoodBlocX sloped garden design](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/99e85b04Some readers

• Why do your retaining walls only go up to 1.05m in height?

  1.05m is the maximum height we recommend when building a WoodBlocX retaining wall. This is to ensure the structure is safe and stable. If you wish to make your wall higher, we recommend terracing the next layer so the earth retained is staggered. If you are looking to create a terraced retaining wall design, try our [Free Design Service](https://www.woodblocx.co.uk/kits/free-beSome readers

• Are WoodBlocX retaining walls freestanding?

  No! WoodBlocX retaining walls include buttresses behind the wall which act as cantilevers under the weight of soil, keeping the main wall structure supported and strong. Buttresses will always finish one layer below the main height of the structure to ensure they are not visible once the structure is built. Buttress supports are usually spaced 1.5m apart for maximum strength andFew readers

• How do I install WoodBlocX step treads?

  WoodBlocX step treads (the part you walk on) are simple and easy to install - simply hammer them down just like the final capping layer of your design! Following your layer by layer building instructions, step treads are numbered which corresponds to the holes underneath, this allows you to identify which components are used to build your steps. ![Building steps inFew readers