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Construct Upper Retaining Wall

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wall is HUGE #swimmingpool #paverpatio

What happens here

As the 'grade kept on climbing' beyond the first tier, a second retaining wall, approximately 4 feet high as indicated by the narrator, was necessary. This wall creates an additional terraced area or further stabilizes the remaining slope above the main patio. Its construction follows similar principles to the first, including a solid foundation, proper drainage, and the use of robust interlocking blocks or poured concrete to manage the landscape transition. This wall is seen forming a small seating nook with a patio area at its base.

Goal: Build the second level of retaining walls for continued slope retention.

Tools and materials

  • Level Stabila — Ensuring wall layers are level
  • Retaining Wall Blocks Belgard — The structural components of the wall
  • Shovels and Rakes Fiskars — Manual excavation and backfilling
  • Gravel — Backfill behind the wall for drainage
  • Perforated Drainage Pipe N/A — Collecting and diverting water behind the wall