UNCARVED BLOCK - DIY Home Climbing Wall - STEP by STEP Guide

This simple step-by-step instructional guide will give you a basic understanding of how to build your own climbing wall at home, on a minimal budget.

Building your own rock climbing wall at home is one of the most effective ways to improve both skill and strength. Allowing you to not only take on more challenging climbs sooner but also enjoy the thrill of rock climbing at any hour.

A purpose-built timber frame & plywood climbing wall can be as straightforward or as complex as you like. To build any wall, the steps will generally remain the same. This is a rough outline of where to start and things to keep in mind. The wall in this video was built on a moveable frame and was installed in another location, not just leaned up against a fence.

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the case by case nature of building your own wall, we have to let you know that this document is to be used as a guide only and Uncarved Block cannot be held liable for any damage or injury caused by, during or after the build. If you are uncomfortable with any of the steps, engineering specifications, tools used etc, we highly recommend engaging a professional. See the list at the end of this document for someone in your area.

The information in this document is provided as a rough guideline for building a climbing wall along with tips and recommendations only. None of the climbing wall designs in this document have been drawn, certified or provided by engineers or architects and they do not meet any known standards for climbing wall design & construction. Consult an engineer or builder prior to constructing your wall.
(Australian Standard 2316.1-2009 for commercial Climbing Walls)