Introduce Problem and Observe Site

What happens here

The presenter begins by stating a strong opinion that timber retaining walls 'always fail'. He then introduces a property where the owner requires a retaining wall due to a significant elevation difference with the neighboring parking lot. He points out the existing, failing timber wall, which is shallow in the foreground but gets considerably deeper further along the property line, potentially up to six feet in height difference.

Goal: Introduce the general problem with timber retaining walls and observe a specific failing example.