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Retaining Wall Block Installation and Drainage System

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The customer tries to SABOTAGE his OWN job! 4K

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What happens here

Workers begin laying the first course of interlocking concrete retaining wall blocks into the leveled trench. Each block is carefully placed and leveled to ensure a uniform foundation. A specialized drainage pipe (perforated pipe with sock) is installed behind the first course of blocks to collect and redirect water, preventing hydrostatic pressure buildup. Geogrid is then placed over the blocks and extended back into the slope, and the area behind the blocks is backfilled with gravel for drainage. Subsequent courses of blocks are laid, with additional geogrid layers and gravel backfill at specified intervals for stability.

Goal: Construct the retaining wall with proper drainage and reinforcement.

Tools and materials

  • Level Smart Level — Ensuring blocks are level and plumb
  • Plate Compactor Tomahawk — Compacting backfill behind the wall
  • Rakes Various — Spreading gravel backfill
  • Rubber Mallet Various — Adjusting block placement
  • Safety Glasses Various — Protecting eyes during work
  • Shovels Various — Backfilling and fine-tuning soil levels
  • Work Boots Various — Foot protection and traction
  • Geogrid Various — Reinforcing the soil behind the retaining wall
  • Gravel Backfill Various — Providing drainage and stability behind the wall
  • Perforated Drainage Pipe — Collecting and draining water behind the wall

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did [Music] oh [Music] this has been uh tricky corner here we got out here first day after having on our materials here and the homeowner decided that he did not want this shed moved and we're building retaining wall right in front of it so trying to excavate this out has been a lot of hand work in here so far to build this up because the shed's so close to the wall and it's full of stuff that's that's important it is full of crap I told him we' do the best we can do and try to get the Grid in here the the best way we can with with sight conditions so we just need like five more feet yep five more feet smooth sailing smooth sailing smooth sailing [Music] yep [Music]

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