How to Build a Retaining wall Easy Guide DIY
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- Опубликовано: 24 фев 2018
- Building a Retaining wall! In this video we will show you how to build a retaining wall! An easy Step by Step guide that we hope helps you on your next Block wall/ Retaining wall Project! If you have any questions dont hesitate to comment! Also dont forget to LIKE,SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE! Thank you all for the support
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This is civil engineering, that is what makes this job. Excellent!
TY
Best video yet to prepare my project. I’ve never done this before, but here I go!! Thanks O’dell from Central Cali
You're welcome from Southern CA
Best instructional videos on RUclips! You are a great narrator and teacher. Keep it up.
TY
We try to be better
I agree, I watch a lot of tutorials. Dave is by far the best, most articulated narrator ever. Some of these other guys could learn some from him. He explains things very well and I love the time lapse during the videos while he is explaining the processes. He doesnt explain what he is doing. He also explains why he is doing it. Best concrete contractor I have ever seen! Seriously. Can not say enough!
Watching you vids are ever so satisfying bc of how you explain it. Thank you! NEVER STOP!
We'll try.
TY
Perfect timing for the next project at my house! Thank you for this! Have a blessed day! 🙌
YW
Thank you for all your great video's. Can not tell you how informative they are for a home DIYer. One thing I would suggest as a great addition to your work would be to make a couple that gets into detail about the equipment you use and why and the same for the materials you use and why. Concrete blocks .. there are a lot ... why you use and how to use properly, when and why to use rebar and which kind, how deep does the base need to be for a wall like the one you are building on this video ... could go on but I bet you get my point.
Again, thanks for you advice.
The build depends where your located?
So cool, with your experience you're always thinking about things that others would very likely miss...
That's the goal.
TY
@@OdellCompleteConcretewhat its the difference to creat a fotting and the built the block wall vs this one pour footting and the same time the block ???
Marvelous work 👍 👍👍💖💖💖 king of concrete no one like you still no.one
TY
Hey Odell! My name is George Trejo! I’ve watched a few hours of your videos. I’m a second generation stucco plaster based out of Southern California! If you need any stucco finish or matching to any old style finish I’m your man! Keep grinding! Love your content!
Good to know
TY
This is extremely what I needed to kn to do my front yard just like this. Absolutely amazing. Thank you.
Very good glad we have someone on youtube that does this
Im glad we have great supporters!
Thank you so much. I have a very small project, I’m going to use your videos as a guide. Love it.
Right on
GL
I built a 35 foot 3-block high wall following these videos. Not as pretty as these guys do it, but it's at the back of the property so O well. Only comment I got from my contractor buddy was that I overbuilt it lol. These guys are legit. And yes, if I had to do it over again, I would have hired someone.
I hear that.
TY
Thank you!!!! Going try and do my own to help cut costs. This is very helpful.
GL
Love your videos. I get a lot of good information from you that I can use in my business. Thanks.
Great
Craig Mac
Great video, You make it look so easy. I got some great ideas for when I build my wall. Thanks
YW
GL
I do the same for a wall, pull a line off the house and run parallel back off this for your measurements. I also like the fact you have laid the first course of block into the footing, and then filled the block cores, it ends up being a monolithic construction.
Yes that's correct.
The best way to build.
You know the tricks.
@anthony famatigan @anthony famatigan Something that is done in one go, done together, becomes one when it is constructed. Basically the concrete in the blocks/core filled is bonding with the foundations so it is one piece of concrete. You have approx two hours to do this otherwise there is a cold join between the two and they are basically seperate so to speak. 👍
Do you recommend filling all the cores with concrete?
Great videos! Honestly your videos are a big reason why I know how to do slabs and retaining walls. You should do one on doing a cement block house and how to do the corners and tying the walls in with the rebar. How deep did the first row of block go into the cement and whats the best way to make sure the first row is nice and level longways and side to side?
Great idea.
TY
Nice! I’ve learned a lot about concrete from Odell too! It’s nice to see a proud and integrity driven contractor
Love the quality of work.. I give you guys a thumbs up before even watching the video ... Lol
TY
Thanks for sharing building a retaining wall.
YW
Love your channel brother you tell it how it's done the right way a week ago I sent one of your videos to a friend of mine his in local 183 here in Toronto Canada so he showed one of his coworkers he snaps and my friend saying why are his showing people this haters love it keep it coming bro
Thanks luca! We appreciate it! and thanks for sharing the vids!
Hope to see a follow up video of the completed job!
You will we plan on getting it out tomorrow or the next day!
Another good video. Can't wait to see part 2!
TY
These videos are so satisfying to watch
ty
I didn’t learn as much as I wanted. But I do like the guy. Thumbs up.
ty
Thank you for putting this out there!
My pleasure!
looks like some overkill on the build but it should withstand a 6-7 quake
you're very thorough on your work and explain things very efficiently by the way what kind of waterproof do you use
Bituthene made by Grace
TY
When building an ADU, does one build the slab or the retaining wall first?
I would go with the retaining first if it doesn't effect access
@Roberto Cartwrighto accessory dwelling unit. Pretty much a detached living area like a guest house.
Retaining wall
Very useful video. Thank you very much
YW
You are amazing person with unique talents.
TY
Great video! Love your calm voice. I do have a few questions though, if you would be so kind to answer. No. 1 - If your sealing the back of the block with this membrane how does the built up rain water escape? I noticed you did not place grout between your bottom course of blocks, is this where the rain water escapes? No. 2 - If you have a 42" wall are you required to install a underdrain system and should the holes face downward? No. - 3 I've been told that you should not allow your filter fabric to lay against your block because the fabric will be sealed by the dirt and cause pressure on your wall which is in direct conflict of question No. 1. Please explain, thanks! Oh' one more question, do you have settling problem by laying your base blocks on wet cement? Should you wait for a period of time before you install your next course? I'm concern about the extra weight!
this job is at the top of hill, drainage is not a problem.
I want the block to settle in to the concrete.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I understand that, I was concern about uneven settling of the blocks prior to curing, especially the added weight of the top course. I like your method of not placing grout between your base blocks, hopefully their is enough rock to prevent dirt from leaking through.
Looking to use cinder block for a small porch add on and I’ll be adding a pad on top of a 20” high block wall. I live in NW Florida panhandle. He get a lot of rain here. I’ve got gutters, but do I need to concern myself with weep holes at all?
Very Impressive ,,, You Guys do Great Work...!!!!!
TY!
Mr. Odell, I love your videos. I use them as my "vital guide" when I try to find a solution for my projects. I was wondering about the self-adhesive waterproof roll you mentioned. Do you recommend a name brand or is there another solution such as the material: poly waterstop you applied on the retaining wall of your newer video?
I truly welcome your advice!
Poly self adhesive is nice
@@OdellCompleteConcrete , David is it the same kind of peel and stick adhesive that they use for roofing? Please name a brand and where I can get it. Thank you!
Very cool I hope there's a part two.
There will be !
Great Video and super informative! Is laying the first layer of block in the concrete footing superior to laying block on top of a cured footing? I like this method because you don't need level your footing as much. Are there any draw back to this method? After pouring the concrete how soon can you lay block on top of it? After your first row of block do you wait for the footer to complete cure before adding more layers of it?
Thanks for the help!
Good job. Hello from Puerto RIco!
It is nice to see workers that take pride in their work. Most workers nowadays are crooked and incompetent.
I concur
Good stuff, as usual ! And, I see you gaining subscribers. Another 10,000 at least since I last checked. Great!
Jere616
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Yes there is some growth.
Thats going to make for a really nice back yard.
I think so, a nice addition
Odell you're a BOOT you may fool nonBricklayer but those of us who know Masonry can see all of your mistakes for one your stabbing the rebar after you lay your block that's a no no. Odell you're a BOOT you shouldn't be doing any kind of masonry. That wall is going to last 1 yr then it's going to crack. Guaranteed.
I went to order a shirt of yours and they not available in 3xl! Show big guys some love! I will order a couple of them!
I believe I have some in there
@@OdellCompleteConcrete labor only? Or with material as well?
This is almost identical to what we need. Wish you were in town over here in Melbourne, Australia
Me too
I like how you’ve incorporated the weep holes in the first course by not grouting gaps.
ty
I'm glad you mentioned that. I was wondering why they didn't put grout in between those blocks.
I was wondering if I was seeing that correctly (instead of using PVC), but it wasn’t explicitly called out in video.... so I looked down here in comments for it. Thanks for confirming... I like the idea as well!
The more I think of it though, how do you keep your uniform staggering overlay on the second row?
The more I think of it though, how do you keep your uniform staggering overlay on the second row?
Love your videos buddy.
ty
You are helpful to construction society
Looking good!
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TY
Brilliant. Thankyou.
YW
Beautiful! 👍
Ty
Gd job señor...👌👍👍👍
TY
Just want to say great job on all your videos n great discretion on how to..much kodoos to n your crew n b safe👍👍👍👍 view from phx az
Thanks, you too!
Great video, very informative
TY
Very interesting at your channel. Good job.
Construction Technology
TY
Love it. I might have a go at setting foundation and first course on the fly. Do you have problems with blocks sinking and messing up the level? Keep concrete mix dry I presume?
I see you didn't butter first course for drainage. I want to render my wall so not sure how that would work. Maybe I could install some weep holes.
No worries
Stage 1, has really tidied up the back yard.
Yes its getting better
Do I have to tamp down the ground in the bottom of the ditch if my soil is really loose and sandy?
Well done, always go overboard, never save on too much, if it did not work than You will know!
I concur
Awesome
TY
Man, I love your videos. Keep it up. I find great new things, even among your older videos from 2018
TY
Many more 20 plus
I always leave comments on these videos because they are so good... And AGAIN the thumbs down??? Bunch of haters MUST BE the competition! haha too bad for them!
Your probably right.
That's what I figured
Maybe some people hit "dislike" because of some of their techniques...
Thanks for the great videos. Could you link a product for the self adhesive rolls you described for waterproofing?
yes as soon as I get one of those jobs.
@jessehall Did you ever figure out what the product was
what kind of concrete did you use for foundation?
This is so cool!
For sure
Nice job,it would be nice to see the completed works
Its on our latest video upload
Odell Complete Concrete,lol.... my apologies I did see the second video,looked great :-)
OSS
Great video step by step what cement bag did u use to fill in the holes of block
Quickrete
Great clip guys. Thanks. Question: What do you use for the fill? I just started filling my blocks with a 1:2:4 concrete mix because I had enough left over. Is this what you'd use?
I filled the block as I poured the patio
He was asking what do you use.
Thank you
You're welcome
Nice work 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I liked this video, it was very informative. I was wondering though, about drainage behind the wall... Why was no drainage pipe installed; wouldn't that control water seepage into the cinder blocks rather than using a rubber adhesive backing?
drains are always a nice bonus.
Excellent channel!
TY
Great info. and you explain things real clear. Dig you videos.
I am building a very similar retaining wall (18" AFF to top of wall cap) right about 4' off existing concrete wall. Would you recommend drainage for something that low?
It really depends on water runoff.
If the only thing hitting it is the rain and not runoff from other places then drains probably aren't necessary.
Odell Complete Concrete thanks. No other water except rain and as you know we barely get enough rain in so cal. Was thinking of turning a few blocks in he first course above grade so that the opening would allow for water to flow onto finished concrete has very good drainage.
You deal with some messed up grades man! In Wyoming, we sometimes have that problem but not so tight with neighbors. Ps I want a 2x jk it would b cool
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Grades in tight surroundings suck
#1 COMMENT LOVE ODELL THESE GUYS ARE WORLD CLASS!
TY
You from india
California
Excellent video! I went to the local big box DIY store looking for that membrane you mentioned and everyone just shrugged their shoulders.... Can you mention what it’s called and where to get it? I have a retaining wall project myself and want to use that product. Thanks again for the content.
Bituthene made by Grace.
I know it as blue skin
New to your channel Great video
TY
Question for you sir? Will that patio area need base rock? If not, What determines if you need baserock under the concrete? Thanks again, great videos.
Whether or not you're in a freezing climate or not
How do you determine base depth, wall thickness and how much rebar to use?
well-done
desmondjr brownjohnson
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Odell one of your subscribers here, I must say the videos are excelent quality very instructive but I like to say something without ofending you, like i mentioned they are good quality videos with excelent shots but in needs more detail information on the equipment you need for the project, quantities of material remember your video is been watched and rated uppon the information you put out for a do it yourselfer. this is an opibob wirh.respect.
Sounds good, Ill work on that
im a big fan of your work question what kind of concrete bags can i use from home depot for a footing and another question what kind of bags do you use for the cinder block?
Quickcrete
What is the frost line there? The footing isn't too shallow?
Will the tree roots damage the foundation of the wall if they are close? once the tree grows
When do you add drainage behind the wall? Very informative vid!
TY
Amazing
TY
I am building a similar retaining wall what is the waterproof sealer you were talking about. I was going to use the Henry’s tar but from what you have said it doesn’t last forever and I would like to use something that last forever.
Thanks in advanced!
Bituthene 3000 Flexible Waterproof Membrane
I need help. My property slopes down low in the back and I wanna put a privacy fence up. My neighbors in back are on lower ground so I need to do a runoff for rainwater as well. Should I use cinder blocks? I'm looking at 4 feet high.
Concrete swale
Nice.
TY
Thank you David for your video!! This is exactly the work I’m doing. How do I find the waterproofing material you mentioned for the back wall?
Henrys 207 or maybe its 107
You mentioned an easy peel with rubber and vinyl that could last a lifetime. I tried looking but could only find something similar for laying the floors. Is it what you are referring to? @ 09:30
How deep should I dig if I want my retaining wall to hold back about 5'-7' feet of full dirt? I'm trying to make a level slab on a hillside property. Wall will be about 30' feet long. Property is in Mexico, no codes to worry about. But I want it to last.
2.5 x 3' should do the trick
Great video. Very helpful. A few questions. 1. Are you mixing sand and gravel in the concrete. 2. Concrete strength? 3. Are you only filling the cavities that have rebar and leaving the other ones empty? 4. If the wall is small could you use a concrete adhesive instead of mortaring between blocks?
Yes adhesive works.
Solid grouted. 3000psi
Mr O'Dell great video where can I get the vinal membrane wall sealer
Mr Odell, We are doing a 2' retaining wall in the back yard with the metal fence posts in the wall. Would you recommend a block wall or a concrete wall for that application. Appreciate the help.
Either way will work if the block is big enough
I would like to see a video where you build a retaining wall in a basement where the is dirt all around.
Me too
A big help for the rookie mason is by using mortar spacers or a Masons Fork.
True
Do you use the same mortar for the foundation of the footer that you also use between blocks? Or is the footer Portland? Thanks.
The footer has common.
The mortar has plastic
If I’m using cinder blocks for my porch do I need horizontal rebar for the foundation or do I just place the cinder block on the tampered dirt
Foundation is needed
Can u do one or explain on concrete footing with rebar & putting 2 layers of center blocks for an addition to a house. Thx.
Yes good idea
Love your channel. I have a slab already made, is it safe to say I can still do a retaining wall around it?
Thanks,
Yes
Never seen block laid same time as the footing poured but looks like it works for you
yes it works well
We build miles upon miles of cmu block screen and retaining walls in Las Vegas and we wet set the first course on everything.
I saw in some other videos it isn’t a good idea to use a waterproof layer behind the blocks. Why do you use one? What are your thoughts on that? I have a full basement and a slab next to it that needs a retaining wall. I don’t know how deep to dig for the wall or if I should waterproof.
Depends on how you build the wall.
should I put gravel underneath a retaining wall footing if we have freezing temperature during the winter, or would it be more of a water trap? thanks
Gravel with good drainage works.
Because when it raining it not freezing