Prepare the Retaining Wall Foundation
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Building a Retaining wall start to finish #1
What happens here
The site is prepared by laying down a layer of gravel as the sub-base for the retaining wall. This is then compacted using a plate compactor to create a solid and level foundation. This crucial step ensures the stability and longevity of the new retaining wall, preventing future settling or shifting. Drainage pipes (black corrugated pipes) are also installed along the base to manage water runoff effectively.
Goal: Create a stable and level sub-base for the new retaining wall and install proper drainage.
Tools and materials
- Measuring Tape Various — Ensuring correct dimensions and level
- Plate Compactor Various — Compacting the gravel sub-base
- Shovels Various — Spreading gravel
- Spirit Level Various — Checking the level of the sub-base and blocks
- Drainage Pipe Various — Managing water runoff behind the wall
- Filter Fabric Various — Preventing soil from clogging drainage pipes and gravel
- Gravel — Sub-base for the retaining wall