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Select and Compact Base Material

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Common Retaining wall mistakes & how to AVOID THEM, bad designs, bad base, wrong block....#2

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Select and spread the appropriate base material into the compacted trench. The video discusses two options: recycled Class 5 material and 3/4 clear gravel. The presenter prefers 3/4 clear gravel due to its workability, allowing for easier adjustments when leveling blocks. Class 5, while inexpensive, offers less "give" once compacted, making precise leveling difficult. Spread the chosen base material in 8-12 inch lifts and compact each lift thoroughly with a plate compactor.

Tools and materials

  • Plate Compactor Ker PPH 9005
  • Safety Glasses
  • Shovel
  • Skid Steer Case
  • Work Gloves
  • 3/4 Clear Gravel
  • Recycled Class 5 Material

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the base, and we're going to show you what we do. Here's actually, you know what? Before we go to the act, our actual base, here we go. This is great right here. This is actually class 5 material. This is recycled class 5. And a lot of guys use this for their base because it's inexpensive. I don't prefer to use this for the base because it's more difficult to work with. So, I want to actually demonstrate

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