Excavate and Prepare Foundation for New Wall
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What happens here
After the complete removal of the old retaining wall, the site needs to be properly excavated and prepared to establish a stable and durable foundation for the new wall. This involves digging a trench to the specified depth and width, ensuring the base is perfectly level and thoroughly compacted. Adequate drainage behind the wall, typically involving a layer of crushed stone and a perforated drain pipe, must also be incorporated into the foundation design. Although this specific detailed excavation is not shown in the brief video, it is a critical step implied by the intent to build a 'brand new wall'.
Goal: Create a level, stable, and properly drained base for the new retaining wall.
Tools and materials
- Compactor Plate — Compacting the soil at the base of the trench to create a firm foundation
- Excavator — Precision digging and creating the trench for the new foundation
- Laser Level — Ensuring the foundation base is perfectly level and at the correct elevation
- Shovel — Fine-tuning the trench depth, shaping, and clearing loose soil
- Tape Measure — Measuring trench dimensions and ensuring accuracy