How To Build a Retaining Wall
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2015
- Building a retaining wall with blocks from Lowe's is easy with these steps. Get project details for this DIY retaining wall, here: low.es/1cIGuSF
Difficulty Level: Advanced. Make sure you check local building codes. If you are not 100% confident building a retaining, Lowe's recommends that you hire a professional. Call 1-877-GO-LOWES or visit lowes.com to learn more about installation services through Lowe’s.
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the second he said masonry blade, i was out.
This is a lot harder than they make it look🥴
Not to argue with the experts, but if you use fabric barrier then those pores will clog up with dirt and trap water. Not what I want to see happen with my project, but that's me.
I'm in the middle of this project. Some thoughts: It's def not as easy as you think it's going to be after watching a 3-minute video. There's a def learning curve to doing this. Def buy a tamp, a rubber mallet, and a contractor's level if you can. I used Paver Base to get my ground floor level and that worked well. Don't use gravel or larger rocks for that. I hope that's helpful!
I completed many years ago using this method I used sand instead of paver base I have clay soil. My retaining wall still looks fantastic. I am a woman and did it all by myself. It is not to difficult except for the 1st row. I am in the process of doing another one with different levels that should be fun. Cheaper than hiring someone.
I did a 2 layer around the front of my house I just layed them down lol I didn’t do any of this😱😂 I hope they will hold up
just level out the dirt and have at it and no glue
The best video. Simple and easy. Thanks friends.
Why can’t all videos be as informative as these one thanks a lot I’m a fan
We watched, we shopped, we built, Thanks 🤠 chiseled the blocks by hand and it turned out great. It was easy, but labor intensive.
Installed retaining walls for years now. Decent video. Couple things i'd change would be - use 57 gravel for the base. You technically want 6 inchest of base, but with a small application 4 would be fine. And then use a thing layer of pea gravel, (not the rounded kind), to make it easier to level. Use a deadblow hammer, not a rubber mallet, will make your life much easier. That fabric he used, use that under your gravel so your gravel does sink into the ground over time. Use a long level so you can check a few blocks at a time. The small one he used will work for leveling one block, but you do not want it to be only using that. You want to check a few blocks together for level. Put 6 inches of gravel behinf the wall as well, and make sure you compact with that tamper ever 3 inches or so. Lastly when leveling your block front to back it's okay if it touches the back line. You'd rather your block be going towards your weight rather than out. I said last, but but some cap block to make it look even better and research some landscape lighting to install. In something like this i'd recommend wall cap lights and path lights in the bed. And don't use solar crap lol. Good luck everyone!
Thanks
Beautiful!
Thank you.
Used this video for guidance, keep in mind the first layer of brick takes a lot of time to ensure level and straight. This is most important when putting the wall up.
I just love this idea. It'l looks so nice and has that cosy home feeling. Can I use your video for my compilation. I ll give you credits
Lovely!
Very nice 🐱. Thanks 👍
Nice
Will this work for a shed pad?