Help! Crumbling Breeze block retaining wall

[desperatenewbie]

Hi all,
I really hope someone can help me.

I have a retaining wall in my garden. Only about 15 breeze blocks long and 4 high.
However with the recent extreme frost, the top layer has crumbled significantly.
I want to stop any further damage by rendering/plastering the wall.

But i am complete newbie to such a DIY project and am wondering if someone can offer any advise?

Firstly, is plastering/rendering the right option? If so, what materials will i need, and in what proportions? Please treat me like a complete idiot and be as detailed as possible!!

Thanks in advance.

 

[maaaaaaaaat]

its knackered,rendering will only prolong the life,consult a good brickie.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

If you are considering rendering it, I'd either repair or rebuild the wall first.

 

[drnail]

pictures would be good then would have a better idea

 

[desperatenewbie]

thanks for the replies people. I'll try adding some decent quality pictures.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

I'll try adding some decent quality pictures.

Any Girlie ones

 

[JohnD]

I believe the top two (coping) courses at least will need to be built in dense frostproof bricks and strong mortar. The rest of the wall is not so prone to rain penetration and frost damage so s/be OK in cheaper concrete blocks.

 

[desperatenewbie]

I'll try adding some decent quality pictures.

Any Girlie ones

Sorry, no girlie ones.
But i'll add some of a 15 stone, slightly over-weight bloke with man-boobs if you like??!

Just need to find a full length mirror first