Lay the First Course of Blocks
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Retaining walls- SPOTTING short cuts & BAD work
What happens here
Workers begin laying the first course of retaining wall blocks directly onto the compacted Class 5 aggregate. Each block is meticulously leveled using a spirit level and adjusted with a mallet to ensure it is perfectly level from front to back and side to side. The narrator explains that the wall is built in sections due to the tight workspace, highlighting the importance of visually ensuring smooth transitions between sections.
Goal: Establish the initial level and stable layer of the retaining wall.
Tools and materials
- Retaining Wall Blocks Versa-Lok — The main structural components of the wall
- Rubber Mallet — Adjusting block placement and leveling
- Shovel — Adjusting the gravel base for leveling
- Spirit Level — Ensuring each block is level
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