Assess Soil and Load Conditions for Design

things. Designing the retaining wall right out of the get-go is an important factor, but also noticing the types of soil you're using. We're doing a soil correction. this stuff gets hauled away. The problem is it's over optimum moisture. It's too wet. That's what she said. Getting the right mag fill is critical to the long-term success of your retaining wall. But even more critical is getting the right amount of drainage aggregate. Now, the industry standard is to put 12 in behind the retaining wall. But I'm going to tell you to deepen that to 18 even more in just cheap insurance. Is going to ensure you long-term success. Let's This is a new one. Tim and I have never usually seen the drain tile installed at the top of the retaining loft without any drainage aggregate. Exactly.