Excavate for Retaining Wall Foundation
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What happens here
The video shows an excavator actively digging a very deep trench along the side of the property, parallel to where the pool is located. This trench is for the foundation of a retaining wall. The narrator explains that there's a significant change in ground level from the pool pad down to the back of the property, necessitating a retaining wall for drainage management. This wall will support a pathway and the pool's foundation framework. The excavation work involves precise digging to create a stable base for the wall.
Goal: Dig a deep and stable foundation trench for the retaining wall to manage significant grade changes and drainage.
Tools and materials
- Excavator — Digging the deep and precise trench required for the retaining wall foundation
- Leveling Tool — Ensuring the trench bottom is perfectly level for the retaining wall foundation
- Shovel — Manual fine-tuning of the trench bottom and edges after heavy machinery work
- Soil N/A — The material being excavated and removed to create the trench