How to Build a Retaining Block Wall

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @larrygreenlee6194
    @larrygreenlee6194 2 года назад +7

    Manuel has been doing this for 30 years, he’s pretty good at it at this point, you could say! YaY Manuel!

  • @kennethamend8557
    @kennethamend8557 2 года назад +5

    With the proper skill set, proper tools and teamwork...you 2 are EXTREMELY efficient!!

  • @craigjoseph9374
    @craigjoseph9374 2 года назад +3

    Blown away by your work and your old school ingenuity.

  • @Stevenowski
    @Stevenowski 3 года назад +55

    This video reminds me of my dad laying up his last wall. He was 81! He did block work for 62 years. 🤗🇺🇸
    Nice work!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад +2

      Thats OSS

    • @СергейСкащенко-в3р
      @СергейСкащенко-в3р 3 года назад +1

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete our foreman laughed with you armouring.
      Rassia spends greetings.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад +1

      That guy is a Stud.
      TY

    • @boblafountaine9560
      @boblafountaine9560 3 года назад +1

      How old was your dad when he passed if he has already?

    • @jcfpv3454
      @jcfpv3454 3 года назад +3

      I was exposed to massive amounts of silica dust without knowing or protection while drilling holes for housing and blowing out the holes with compressed air now I am trying to get a Whole Lung lavage to remove the silica dust in my lungs before it's too late please spread awareness about a possible hope for removing the silica dust from lungs before it causes fatal damage

  • @here2there880
    @here2there880 3 года назад +38

    While i cant do concrete on my own drive because of back issues, watching your videos allowed me to find a great contractor in my area. Was able to ask the important questions and made sure they could answer. Definitely weeded out a sketchy one and found one who i really trust to do a good job. Keep up the great videos.

  • @ebk304
    @ebk304 Год назад +1

    Amazing job brother! I absolutely love your videos. As a new Cement Mason it’s so helpful to me. I have done some Res but I’m in the Local 555 Cement Masons here in Portland Oregon. I do hundreds and hundreds of yards at a time which is usually blow and go slabs. But I like the more detailed res work. Anyway thank you brother be easy and God Bless you 🫡🙏🏻

  • @stevelundt6498
    @stevelundt6498 3 года назад +5

    I was a Bricklayer for 35 yrs with the state of NY and I must say that you did an excellent job !! Perfection!! That wall looks fantastic and will last for 50 yrs.

  • @paramotorpilot1749
    @paramotorpilot1749 Год назад

    Nice job. You take a lot of pride in your work. A true professional.

  • @jeffbarron5500
    @jeffbarron5500 3 года назад

    It is nice seeing a plan go from mouth to reality, I am in SD, Ca. and here its all talk , no action( that you are happy to pay for)

  • @californiacritic9779
    @californiacritic9779 3 года назад +10

    Step down looks great. I would've made the wall even all the way through. Great job as always Maestro Odell.

  • @calziz
    @calziz Год назад +2

    These are some of the best videos I have seen great instruction 😊

  • @evanofelipe
    @evanofelipe 2 года назад

    Another neat clearance and preparation of footings, is the mark of Odell workmanship. It’s a real treat to see. Like all good jobs, it’s what’s you can’t see that makes all the difference. Great job.

  • @hawkforce3109
    @hawkforce3109 3 года назад

    Love the teamwork efficiency, it resembles an assembly line.

  • @josesoyelgatovoladorhernan3049
    @josesoyelgatovoladorhernan3049 3 года назад

    Good job that wall don’t go nowhere is very solid and strong 💪

  • @the_jonathan_o
    @the_jonathan_o 3 года назад +2

    Very satisfying seeing the straight lines of the mortar.

  • @markmoreno2145
    @markmoreno2145 3 года назад

    Awesome work. Nothing is better then having great hombres for helpers.

  • @jj358mhz
    @jj358mhz 3 года назад +3

    That caution tape necktie was a nice touch.

  • @joycejeff38
    @joycejeff38 3 года назад +2

    It’s great seeing you guys build retaining walls. You guys do it all.

  • @roybanker
    @roybanker 3 года назад +17

    You guys really need to expand to our area of Oregon. Almost every home needs concrete replacement work! Homes built in the 50's, 60's. You would have NO competition....especially your quality! You'd make a killing!

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад

      That sounds good.
      TY

    • @roybanker
      @roybanker 3 года назад +2

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete Fly...or drive out here. Look around for a day....maybe submit some concrete work offers...see where they land. I'm retired and could pick you up and show you around!

    • @sgreene2058
      @sgreene2058 2 года назад +1

      I second this sentiment. I’m in Portland in a home built in 1950. So many concrete projects.

    • @Hoppervision
      @Hoppervision 2 года назад +1

      I'm in the Portland area and also need a retaining wall.

    • @TheHelpmidi
      @TheHelpmidi Год назад

      Another Portlander here hoping you’ll come to our area please!

  • @01cissy
    @01cissy 3 года назад +7

    My back is killing me just from watching this video. Very nice work.

  • @ricardodiaz6187
    @ricardodiaz6187 3 года назад

    Man what a great idea tying the tops of the vertical rebar.

  • @sacramentohoney9635
    @sacramentohoney9635 3 года назад +1

    You have the big boy toys to play with. Thank you for the informative video.

  • @darkpassenger65
    @darkpassenger65 3 года назад

    Work of art. I love watching professionals work.

  • @andyscorner101
    @andyscorner101 2 года назад

    A truly great step by step video on wall deconstruction and then installation of a new wall. You and your crew are masters of your art. Of that I am sure. Thanks for sharing. Greatly appreciated.

  • @kenkobra
    @kenkobra 3 года назад +6

    Looks great! Thanks for the tip with the caution tape. I know it's overkill, but when I built my retaining wall, for my flower bed, I filled the block with concrete from top to bottom. It also included rebar in every other block as I had a bunch laying around. When the next person buys my house and wants to remove it they will be in for a surprise.

  • @digitalgoonie
    @digitalgoonie 3 года назад +7

    I love watching your videos! I’ve done three concrete projects at my house that have turned out very nice because of your instruction! Thanks!

  • @raytorres4442
    @raytorres4442 3 года назад

    Very valuable information; thanks Odell. Manuel really knows what he is doing.

  • @T.E.P.
    @T.E.P. 3 года назад +6

    WOW huge ... great work again guys! always love catching your vids

  • @davidd8435
    @davidd8435 3 года назад +2

    Only one word for this job, amazing.

  • @craig7350
    @craig7350 5 месяцев назад

    Thats impressive how you can get those steps in the footing, and getting those courses level in on shot.

  • @sammypollard6460
    @sammypollard6460 3 года назад

    A job well done with pride ! And it SHOWS !

  • @fuseplan1039
    @fuseplan1039 5 месяцев назад +2

    1) Why did you not use geogrid to reinforce and stabilise the higher ground?
    2) Why did you not use a waterproof membrane or waterproof sealer behind the wall?
    3) Why did you not put drainage behind the wall?

  • @stoveboltlvr3798
    @stoveboltlvr3798 3 года назад +3

    Now that's a footer done right. I like your caution tape trick and the wet sponge finish, that works on drywall too. That wall will outlive the house!

  • @T.E.P.
    @T.E.P. 3 года назад +7

    also just noticed the new logo in the corner ... looking good guys. gonna be a great year for your channel

  • @freepress8451
    @freepress8451 3 года назад +28

    Fascinating watching you and your team. Still remember when you were an instructor and you built the wall for the students 'Teaching Students Concrete Basics', you made it look so easy

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад +2

      Yes that was fun, I cant wait to back in the classroom

    • @stevt77
      @stevt77 3 года назад +2

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete where were/are the classes? I’m in SoCal too.

  • @MaxPower12
    @MaxPower12 3 года назад +62

    Best comment of the video is that “Manuel is pretty good at it at this point after 30 years.”

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад

      For sure

    • @AlMai222
      @AlMai222 3 года назад +4

      I died when he said that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @nmatthew7469
      @nmatthew7469 3 года назад

      That redwood could be reused for something. It's like the old cedar and cypress I find here in 1920s Florida builds, termites don't eat it and it's very fragrant when you cut into it.

    • @NR-pn6mn
      @NR-pn6mn 3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😭😭😭

    • @rowaidabrune9030
      @rowaidabrune9030 3 года назад

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete y

  • @leemcmullan
    @leemcmullan 3 года назад

    you are a BADASS!! Love your videos! Your construction terms are so much fun to learn!

  • @dc5duben96
    @dc5duben96 9 месяцев назад

    great work as always guys, i enjoy watching all ur guys videos

  • @RANSOMCE
    @RANSOMCE 3 года назад +7

    Always worth the watch.

  • @markadler8968
    @markadler8968 3 года назад +1

    Nice looking wall. Also your foundation is bulletproof. The only thing I would suggest is putting a concrete cap on the top of the wall after its complete to protect it from the elements.

  • @tonygolledge7906
    @tonygolledge7906 3 года назад +1

    I can say this is the first masonry wall, I've seen built on a wet footing. I'm still scratching my head. But we'll done to you!

  • @pqworks9019
    @pqworks9019 3 года назад

    You certainly built a very solid wall! It will definitely last over 100 years

  • @Daffodil956
    @Daffodil956 Год назад

    Wow super duper quality work👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 3 года назад +3

    Thorough job, neat and tidy, always satisfying to watch and happy for the homeowner! I believe there is a new driveway in the homeowner's future, built by Odell Complete Concrete.

  • @kennethtibbitts6641
    @kennethtibbitts6641 3 года назад

    YOU AND YOUR CREW DO EXCELLENT WORK!

  • @dapapadon1829
    @dapapadon1829 Год назад

    That is some nice looking work. Great job!

  • @MotoBuilder
    @MotoBuilder 10 месяцев назад

    You do incredible work. Masters at the trade 👍🏼

  • @sumyunguy777
    @sumyunguy777 7 месяцев назад

    That ended up looking great! Thanks for sharing.

  • @myopiniondoesntmatter505
    @myopiniondoesntmatter505 2 года назад

    I love your video's man. I for sure appreciate them. One day I will tackle one of my projects and use 1 of your videos to guide me. Again thank you sir.

  • @seangreene64
    @seangreene64 3 года назад +1

    If it was my wall I would have just ran it the same level as the block at the column. Great as always. 👍

  • @strong4865
    @strong4865 3 года назад

    Nice to see it done proper after retiring and living overseas now 10 years .what they use is a clear plastic tube put water in it that is the level lmao .. nice job - i did some onld churches on america over 100 years old the concrete is a nightmare to break

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад

      I've seen that technique

    • @strong4865
      @strong4865 3 года назад

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete it works i guess ls , but a lazer level is nice , just saying - or even a simple power saw :) i started concrete early 80s america , where we had to off load dump truks of number 5 or 8 by hand ----- sure did love the first bobcat i saw -

  • @UaeDelta
    @UaeDelta 3 года назад +1

    Its nice to see how masonry and concrete techniques are differently used around the world.
    Retaining walls normally consist of full blocks here.

  • @brettlogan73
    @brettlogan73 3 года назад

    That is a good looking wall. You guys did a great job on it.

  • @zaneroberts3813
    @zaneroberts3813 3 года назад +2

    If you do t want a wall that size falling or moving I’d add some piers into the footing u will be surprised how fast them small footings move . Couple meter deep piers will really keep it solid . Looks great but what you did just an idea we used to have to use piers anything over a certain height as it will get immense presssure behind it

  • @Djm9393
    @Djm9393 3 года назад +1

    Sweet full send bro never lift! Bro you gotta hire Manuel every time his work is so clean and nice excellent craftmanship primo

  • @jm1551701
    @jm1551701 3 года назад

    You do really fantastic work, you and your crew work like a well oiled machine,

  • @scottm3130
    @scottm3130 3 года назад +1

    Great looking wall. Nice job guys.

  • @kedarpanday3050
    @kedarpanday3050 3 года назад +5

    you dont need to put gravel behind the wall and pipe with fabric cover for proper water drainage ?

    • @deconteesawyer5758
      @deconteesawyer5758 3 года назад

      That's covered under the taillight warranty.

    • @thelouiebrand
      @thelouiebrand 3 года назад

      @@deconteesawyer5758 Lol

    • @nmatthew7469
      @nmatthew7469 3 года назад +2

      It's a desert there, very little rain. Weep holes, waterproofing. Last wall was free standing and lasted 60 years. This wall by contrast has a concrete footing and rebar. Listening skills are critical.

    • @deconteesawyer5758
      @deconteesawyer5758 3 года назад

      @@nmatthew7469 The one eared man is king of the deaf village. The neighbor on the high ground going forward will be compacting the previously free draining soil above using it as a parking lot. Compacted soil does not readily absorb water and will shed it down to the uncompacted area adjacent to the wall. Decades ago heavy rain meant a couple consecutive days of light rain whereas we are more likely today to get more rain than that, concentrated in a couple hours which will fully saturate the soil adjacent to the wall, which likely never happened before.

  • @peterdean5300
    @peterdean5300 3 года назад +1

    Wow great job, you make it look so easy

  • @Fry_Plantain
    @Fry_Plantain 3 года назад +2

    That wall was exceptionally well built.

  • @rce2553
    @rce2553 3 года назад

    That Vermeer looks like the Jack of small equipment, hammer did great on the demo.
    Nice work!

  • @bg147
    @bg147 3 года назад +1

    That will last forever. Cute house. Do you think these houses were built in the 1950s?

  • @swilldenn7160
    @swilldenn7160 3 года назад +4

    I'm glad to see a block wall going in and actually filled. There are a few who don't and it's scary. I am concerned, however- there doesn't seem to be enough stone behind your wall or a drainpipe to channel the water from packing dirt against the wall. It's probably not an issue because of the concrete and rebar?

  • @Mr.Clutch415
    @Mr.Clutch415 3 года назад +2

    Superb work, Mr. Odell. Quedo chingon!

  • @chadwhite8352
    @chadwhite8352 3 года назад +1

    Looks very nice. You make it look so easy.

  • @letsdanceonhere
    @letsdanceonhere 3 года назад

    A master craftsman making the project look easy. Question: A gravel bank fill is not necessary for drainage? Thanks

  • @gregsappington9991
    @gregsappington9991 3 года назад +1

    Another great job from Odell

  • @michaelgarcia5159
    @michaelgarcia5159 3 года назад +4

    Another great job! I'm always amazed at your professional work and ethic. I wish I could be your camera man.

  • @kaycox5555
    @kaycox5555 3 года назад +1

    Top notch and beautiful!

  • @LM-gu7rj
    @LM-gu7rj 3 года назад +3

    That Vermeer seems to come in handy for you. Definitely reduces laborers. How do you feel about it? Are you content with it? do you wish you had something with more capability or is this good what you mainly do?

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад +2

      I could use a mini excavator and a bigger skidsteer.
      That would handle everything I do to perfection

  • @halfdohm
    @halfdohm 3 года назад +1

    so glad you took most of that ivy out. Stuff is hard to kill.

  • @jeron9272
    @jeron9272 3 года назад +1

    The amount of corners that you guys are not cutting is awesome

  • @jesusrodela515
    @jesusrodela515 3 года назад +3

    What did you use for waterproofing on the ground side below grade? Also, just weep holes? No gravel ? Im having something similar built with split face cmu and was curious what you used. Thank! Great work!

  • @horsge01
    @horsge01 Год назад +1

    You said waterproofing for the blocks, but I missed it in the video. How do you deal with water pressure on the backside?

  • @Phantastikal
    @Phantastikal 2 года назад

    Amazing job on the wall and also on the video editing!

  • @roybanker
    @roybanker 3 года назад +4

    So fascinating to watch this project, done by professionals! Ballpark price?

  • @craigrschulz
    @craigrschulz 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful! Excellent job!

  • @saulguzman80
    @saulguzman80 10 месяцев назад

    I enjoy watching all your videos😎👌👍💯

  • @MotoBuilder
    @MotoBuilder Год назад

    I did a block wall a few years ago using this method and it turned out awesome. I'm now doing another one, and the grade changes a bit more. To minimize the amount of concrete in my footing, I plan on stepping the footing. This method is super cool, because you havent made any forms for the steps. However, Its just going to be me on pour day, so I dont think I can manage setting that many blocks into the concrete on pour day while the the mud sets up. its especially hard because it steps up about 6 times on one of the walls... My new approach would be to step the footing with some forms, each 8" high, which would allow for mortar on the bottom of each block, and then the top of block would line up with the top of the next subsequent footing. How do you feel about this approach? a lot more work but if its laid out properly I wouldnt have to cut the blocks. Thanks!

  • @khuledlamini2102
    @khuledlamini2102 Год назад

    If you are tying the verticals to one horizntal bar, why do you have the 2nd horizontal bar in the footing? Thanks for the video.

  • @AlMai222
    @AlMai222 3 года назад

    Best concrete work in California no CAP 🤜🤛

  • @yourmaw6839
    @yourmaw6839 3 года назад

    Do you use weep holes in the USA? In the uk. We would’ve put expansion joint in. Weep holes and used fir fix to tie into the Existing building

  • @jesseblank5907
    @jesseblank5907 8 месяцев назад

    When pouring your footing how do you gauge having the right amount per sq ft to ensure there is enough to push your block into it for level?

  • @jeffp7776
    @jeffp7776 2 года назад

    Oh the comments on the Facebook repost are a trip. I tagged you in my comment. Looks good

  • @paulpercival2376
    @paulpercival2376 2 года назад

    Good job I think a skim coat on the outside would have looked better but there was probably a reason for that nice job

  • @unexplainedwearenotalone3537
    @unexplainedwearenotalone3537 3 года назад +1

    Clean job bravo to team ur awesome.

  • @dylantrinder1571
    @dylantrinder1571 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic job. Thanks for sharing.

  • @roma3116
    @roma3116 Год назад +9

    The same construction as a previous wall means the same problem will appear... where is drainage? No drainage was the main problem whay the old wall collapsed

    • @grubburg5201
      @grubburg5201 4 месяца назад +2

      Clearly wasn't the same construction

  • @L318BLACKSHEEP
    @L318BLACKSHEEP 3 года назад +1

    Great work man! I came here to see why it cost $3,500 for me to have a fountain made out of center blocks and now I understand

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад

      Right on

    • @DL101ca
      @DL101ca 3 года назад

      What did they do with the side blocks since they only used the center blocks for your fountain ?🤔

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад

      For sure

    • @Dabs__
      @Dabs__ 8 месяцев назад

      3500$ ? I’ll build you two of them for that

  • @raptor7547
    @raptor7547 2 года назад +1

    Great video! Are you using the same mortar for foundation and between the blocks? If you were to fill all the blocks fully, would you use the same type S mortar I assume? Thank you!

  • @CallSignGino
    @CallSignGino 3 года назад

    Maybe I missed it, but what slump is that? I like that it’s just enough to hold up the block in place.

  • @artifactsantlersoh
    @artifactsantlersoh Год назад

    Bravo man, looks really great!

  • @mikeflynn4373
    @mikeflynn4373 3 года назад

    Great job lads.

  • @charlie-s_life
    @charlie-s_life 3 года назад +1

    Really nice O'dell.

  • @thierrylaborde_6097
    @thierrylaborde_6097 4 месяца назад

    you do amazing work bud

  • @ytraortiz
    @ytraortiz 2 года назад

    excellent work Sir!

  • @liamplz2783
    @liamplz2783 3 года назад

    Thankyou for this video. I'm getting ready to do my own small wall and it was helpful to watch. Nice job on your wall. Great Work!!

  • @mrtopcat2
    @mrtopcat2 3 года назад

    Another fantastic looking top professional job.
    I wish I was closer and in your service area (we eMailed a few days ago).

  • @ronbishop4057
    @ronbishop4057 5 месяцев назад

    Nicely done - thank you. Did you totally fill all the blocks with concrete?

  • @millerperez9006
    @millerperez9006 3 года назад +1

    Odell, newby here, why don´t you use any Polyethylene Sheeting for the foundation?, to avoid the soil to absorb the water in the concrete mix.

    • @OdellCompleteConcrete
      @OdellCompleteConcrete  3 года назад

      I don't mind if does absorb the water

    • @gavinriley
      @gavinriley 2 года назад

      @@OdellCompleteConcrete Odell’s a madman!!!!!!!!!! But he knows his stuff don’t doubt it!!!