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Backfill, Compact, and Finish Wall

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It was a BAD TIME for this building inspector to show up.

What happens here

Once the base layers of the retaining wall are complete and approved by the inspector, begin the process of backfilling and compacting the material behind the installed blocks. Use gravel as the primary backfill material, carefully placing it in lifts (layers) behind the wall. After each lift of gravel, use a plate compactor to thoroughly compact the material, ensuring maximum density and stability. Repeat this process, laying geogrid at specified intervals between block courses, until the wall reaches its desired height. The excavator can assist in placing large quantities of gravel, while smaller compactors are used for detailed work. Finally, sweep excess gravel and debris from the wall's surface.

Goal: Complete the retaining wall construction by backfilling, compacting, and ensuring structural stability.

Tools and materials

  • Broom — Sweeping excess gravel from the wall
  • Excavator Daewoo — Placing gravel backfill in larger quantities
  • Geogrid — Soil reinforcement between block layers
  • Plate Compactor Wacker Neuson — Compacting gravel backfill
  • Rubber Mallet — Adjusting block placement
  • Shovel — Spreading gravel and fine-tuning backfill
  • Gravel — Structural backfill behind the wall

What they say

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[Music] this is where we're at right now with things and right here this portion of the wall is gonna step up or this is where this is where the uh planter bed starts right here we're gonna go straight up to the house with another wall and it'll be up that tall four probably got five pieces of bread they're just figuring out the grid levels for this portion [Music] um [Music] oh [Music] bye [Music] um [Music] so [Music]

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