I am a homeowner and need to construct a cinder block wall 2ft high and 60ft long. I have dug a trench in clay type soil 16in deep and 16in across. No one (people I have asked) can seem to agree if I need rebar. I am using Quikrete #1101 concrete out of the bag and mixing it in a wheelbarrow. There is no ground freeze here and the wall is a retaining wall. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

The rbar is not required to maintain the strength of the footing but it will eliminate so cracking. I would conside another material other than concrete block for a retaining wall. Concrete block and mortar have agreat deal of strength from weight pushing down on it but now from a force pushing from the side.

Hi Rick

Have u thought about Uniblock? Comes in many styles and no crete needed. Less labor intense. Makes a very nice looking wall and is a retaining wall design.

Good luck

Chuck

Hi Rick

Have u thought about Uniblock? Comes in many styles and no crete needed. Less labor intense. Makes a very nice looking wall and is a retaining wall design.

Good luck

Chuck

Thank you , Chuck. I will consider Uniblock.

If you are still set on a block wall get back. There is a proper way to back fill it so shear on the wall is greatly reduced