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Install First Base Course of Blocks

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What happens here

With the foundation stone perfectly leveled and compacted, the first course of retaining wall blocks can be meticulously laid. Each block should be carefully placed onto the foundation stone, ensuring it is level from front to back and side to side using a spirit level. Minor adjustments to the block's position or levelness can be made by gently tapping it with a rubber mallet. This initial course is paramount as it establishes the precise alignment, levelness, and setback (batter) for the entire wall structure.

Goal: Lay the initial layer of retaining wall blocks precisely

Tools and materials

  • Level — Checking the levelness of each block in all directions, Retaining wall blocks Unknown