This DIY retaining wall construction project is all about how to build a concrete block retaining wall from start to finish. This block retaining wall shows the step by step process of making a retaining wall with hidden features from excavation, to crushed rock base, to installing cement blocks and top cap. Bring Your Own Tools (#BYOTools 245).
Material List:
-Retaining Wall Block: https://homedepot.sjv.io/e1mbnz
-Retaining Wall Cap: https://shoplowes.me/47CYWKr
-Ground Cover: https://amzn.to/2Wb5YVJ
-4″ Drain Pipe: https://amzn.to/3syejyG
-4″ End Cap: https://amzn.to/3D9c8Xs
Tool List:
-Tape Measure https://amzn.to/3hrUYeG
-Wheel Barrel homedepot.sjv.io/4eaXo9
-Shovel https://amzn.to/3x4onRd
-Circular Saw https://goo.gl/itL8ST
-Circular Saw Blade https://amzn.to/3qqKL5R
-Speed Square https://amzn.to/2FrIuQK
-6′ Level https://amzn.to/2J301Qo
-2′ Level https://amzn.to/2RuPUHF
Apparel List:
-BYOT Shirt: https://bit.ly/36tsgE0
-Knee Pads: https://amzn.to/3y2T0XT
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
0:53 – How To Remove A Rock Retaining Wall
4:34 – How To Install Concrete Retaining Wall Block
13:37- How To Frame Roof Joists
15:20 – Finish Shots
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Great looking wall! I'm curious how the drainage at the corner of your garage and driveway will work over time. With your reverse slope from the street and the drain pipe in the back of your wall you are adding a lot of water in that corner. Where I live in the Pacific NW that would likely be an issue. Thanks for taking the time and using your talent to make this video!
Oh man, I have that exact same 1950s retaining wall. Thanks for sharing. It makes it feel more manageable to fix and repair my walls.
We just completed a raised bed area using retaining wall blocks and our "must have" was that the stone needed to complement the red brick on our home. We ended up using MaytRx L Block in Baltic Cream. We think it complements the red brick really well.
Change with brick wall
I think it looks great!
Watched all 16 minutes, and didn't see any hidden features, can I please have the quarter of an hour you Stole from me back.
I remember helping my dad build a simple retaining wall years ago, but nothing this intricate! This definitely takes wall-building to a whole new level. 😊
I would recommend to glue all courses as you lay each course block