How NOT to Build a retaining wall. RED FLAGS, common mistakes, bad designs pt1

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  • Опубліковано 10 чер 2018
  • We start this 2 part series on How to build a retaining wall by covering the most common problems. From avoiding filter fabric, to bad base & using the wrong block. Plus Using the right drainage & understanding geogrid. Get these down and you'll have an awesome project that will last longer than you.
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  • @kurtdietrich5421
    @kurtdietrich5421 5 років тому +283

    As a civil engineer, I've been designing these types of retaining walls for over 30 years. It's nice to see someone do it correctly for a change.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +19

      Awesome Kurt, thank you !

    • @kurtdietrich5421
      @kurtdietrich5421 5 років тому +10

      No problem. I mean it. Great videos.

    • @gmaster716
      @gmaster716 4 роки тому +4

      I disagree!!!
      That is geo fabric behind wall ...not filter fabric....filter fabric is how to prevent your wall from having dirt stains running down the face. .especially a white retaining wall..look out when u get a heavy rain not going to be good..
      We have been installing these walls since 99 and install for supply store displays

    • @joeebanks646
      @joeebanks646 4 роки тому +1

      @@gmaster716 ruh roh, dont think he will agree after watching the first 5 mins

    • @gmaster716
      @gmaster716 4 роки тому +1

      @@joeebanks646 im not sure what you mean?? I am right the wall was installed wrong

  • @richardbenson4750
    @richardbenson4750 6 років тому +202

    I love the detailed information as it's why I watch a 20 minute plus video on how to "stack bricks" while other similar videos are closer to three minutes.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 років тому +21

      Thanks- I try to make it interesting. appreciate that!

    • @rhino2484
      @rhino2484 5 років тому +1

      So your UA-cam certified Richard

    • @rustyscrapper
      @rustyscrapper 5 років тому +6

      I learned something from the video. Don't put fabric behind the wall. I built a retaining wall years ago using cement blocks and type S mortar as if it was a foundation wall. No drainage whatsoever. Mortared the bottom course onto a concrete pad. Back filled it with shitty gravel and dirt mixed, no geo grid. Built it solid like a rock. So solid it had zero give whatsoever.
      First winter when the wall blew it shot blocks 50 feet across the patio. It was lucky some didn't crash right into the house.

  • @altruism8637
    @altruism8637 4 роки тому +4

    You are not giving superfluous information, you are giving wisdom in your field. Something I could spend years trying to find outside of taking college courses on this. Thanks and do continue to do more. This was amazing, you should now do one on how TO build a retaining wall.

  • @zacharymurray5725
    @zacharymurray5725 2 роки тому +5

    i’m 21 just took the leap of faith to work for myself full time, just purchased my first excavator and boy do I gotta say your videos have helped me out tremendously.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  2 роки тому

      Right on happy to help brother! God Bless & go get em 👊

  • @mae2759
    @mae2759 6 років тому +24

    Very much appreciate the extreme detail!! I really like hearing the "how" and the "why" you build these walls and the "traps" of some of the bad decisions people make. The more detail the better. This will help me when I eventually put my own retaining wall in my back yard. I would say, when making these videos, pretend we are all new guys on your staff - give us the knowledge and techniques you'd expect your staff members to have. Thank you for your videos.

  • @matthewmyers787
    @matthewmyers787 5 років тому +21

    Yes! I LOVE knowing why, not just how. That's what makes you unique.

  • @Therealabrahamjoseph
    @Therealabrahamjoseph 4 роки тому +10

    Stan, I personally love it when you go in depth on real stuff like this. As a comparably new business owner, learning from guys who have years of experience is awesome.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому

      Thank you Abraham , hope your business is going well

  • @dancooney6529
    @dancooney6529 3 роки тому +6

    I love your videos. I'm actually starting my own landscaping business, and you are helping me know the easy mistakes that can be made and how to avoid them. I am learning so many new things. Thank you.🙂

  • @sweetie8041
    @sweetie8041 5 років тому +18

    Just found this almost a year later. Thanks in advance for saving me thousands of dollars of trouble and heartache. Thank you! Looking forward to watching all the other vids, too.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +3

      Thank you and hope it helps you out!

  • @charlesmiller5078
    @charlesmiller5078 6 років тому +45

    Ive never built a retaining wall, but its great to know how to do it right.
    Yes this camera man is alot better, go ahead and give him a healthy raise.

    • @andrewmartinek9135
      @andrewmartinek9135 5 років тому +1

      Your statement does not make any sense. If you don't know how to build a retaining wall, and don't have any knowledge in it then how do you know he is doing it right? I am not trying to pick a fight with you, just curious. If you look at my statement above, I am making an argument that you can use some sort of draining fabric behind a retaining wall, and it hold up just fine if it is done right. To back up this argument I copied a UA-cam video on how it should be done, and if done correctly then said fabric could be applied. I know the guy in the video did it correctly because of previous videos, and my personal experience in construction coupled with my knowledge. Anyway just my 2 cents. Have a great day!

    • @charlesmiller5078
      @charlesmiller5078 5 років тому +1

      You have to put your trust somewhere, I trust he knows what hes doing. Plus he pays me to say that :)
      I do see what your saying tho. But in the end I can be bought :)
      Dont worry I dont ever plan on building one ( thankfully ).
      In Fla, the only people that need retaining walls would be the super rich that live on the water,. which is way out of my league. Thanks for your comment Andrew.

    • @DamasKriss
      @DamasKriss 5 років тому +4

      @@charlesmiller5078 try putting that much trust in Jesus :P

  • @backroadtherapy218
    @backroadtherapy218 4 роки тому +4

    Love this style of video because you dont just explain the steps as you are doing them. You explain the knowledge behind your choices and options that you can only gain by experience. I learned so much more than expected and appreciate it.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +1

      I appreciate that, thank you Robert !

  • @markroberts362
    @markroberts362 4 роки тому +4

    Retired Concrete Contractor in Calif with 15 yrs in operating engineers union just want to compliment u on ur videos , watched a few and find the honest and the average person can process the information and I wish this video stuff was around when I was bidding jobs. Way better than polariod instant pics HA HA HA

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +1

      I really appreciate the comments Mark, thank you !

  • @jimcharest2308
    @jimcharest2308 5 років тому +3

    I love videos like this. The more detail the better. Twenty years ago I knew instinctively that fabric behind a wall was a bad idea. They used to 'teach' this method. I never did. No failures or call backs. I don't do it much anymore but I finally feel vindicated even though I knew I was right at the time.
    GREAT SHOW.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      I'm glad you like the video Jim, thanks !

  • @mastersergeantski243
    @mastersergeantski243 4 роки тому +6

    I'm very detail-oriented and respect how thorough you were in the "how and why" of the project. Very informative and will definitely watch more of your videos!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +2

      I appreciate that Paul, thank you !!

  • @Pilot545
    @Pilot545 4 роки тому +4

    I’m just a DIYer but appreciate your explanation and real-world examples. Def learned a lot even for small retaining walls at home. Much more involved than just throwing some blocks down.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Michael, glad that the videos have helped you out a little !

  • @derreck950
    @derreck950 3 роки тому

    This is possibly the best video on UA-cam. Actually in depth about how and why, and why not, with a couple of jokes, but 99% just proper information. Absolutely awesome. Thank you!

  • @makespace8483
    @makespace8483 5 років тому +6

    Your explanations are just the way I like them: complete. Keep ‘em coming!

  • @gabesgarage3131
    @gabesgarage3131 4 роки тому +3

    I appreciate the thorough explanation of the entire process. I watch all these vids to do the things the CORRECT way for my home. Thanks alot Stan.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +1

      I really appreciate that and thank you for all the support!

  • @1ronhall
    @1ronhall 3 роки тому +1

    May I say “my man”???? You’ve taught me a lot about retaining wall construction and I hope to continue to learn from you by watching more of your videos. I want a patio and also need a retaining wall designed and built ....... so thank you for this content. VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!

  • @a0lxwzz
    @a0lxwzz 4 роки тому +3

    It took me a minute, but I live about a mile from the apt. building in this video. I remember when these guys were working on it. You all did an excellent job! It was a great improvement and still looks good.

  • @tristanchiu5984
    @tristanchiu5984 5 років тому +3

    Yes !!! I very much appreciate the in depth details , I learned more about retaining walls in 28 minutes ,than I have in my 20 years as a carpenter. I too have been building my retaining walls wrong. And I now know why the wall at my parents house is leaning, THE VERTICAL FABRIC !!!!
    Thank you again.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      Thank you, really appreciate that and glad the video helped you out !

  • @rachaels8976
    @rachaels8976 5 років тому +20

    I love the detailed information. As a single, female, middle-aged home owner, the projects around the house end up being done by me. I don't have people to help so I need to fully understand upfront, what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. That way, I can plan realistically on how long something is going to take, what needs to be on site for day one and what can come later/second weekend I'm working on it.
    The other part is the detail helps me identify when I'm out of my depth in terms of labor, time constraints or ability. If I am having to pay for the pros to come in, I want to know what I should expect to see them doing and what they shouldn't be doing. No one likes paying out twice for a project so it's got to be done right from the get go.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +4

      Thanks Rachael and I'm happy that the vids help you out!

    • @michaeless658
      @michaeless658 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe get a condo

  • @BenMcDonald
    @BenMcDonald 4 роки тому +14

    I've been looking for this level of detail for a while now. Thank you!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome Ben , thank you !

  • @53KJB
    @53KJB 4 роки тому +2

    This is the BEST retaining wall build and I was literally dumbfounded in the latest methods to keeping the wall where you put it. Thank you for this tutorial and I WILL be looking for more.

  • @Solar2go
    @Solar2go 6 років тому +6

    Great info! I will definitely watch and learn from these. Please make more. However, I tend to view all of your vids, absorbing the info like a giant sponge. You have a gift of presenting what could normally be dull and boring information in a fun and entertaining manner. Thanks for all of the time and hard work you put into creating these for us.

  • @HoTsparkco
    @HoTsparkco 5 років тому +7

    Love this thank you! My husband and I are planning on putting alot of sweat equity into the property we plan to buy. Details are amazing! You rock!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +3

      Thank you and best of luck with your projects!

  • @shhall1
    @shhall1 3 роки тому +1

    I loved the details you gave here. It is great for consumers and contractors to know the options available so everyone, both clients and contractors, can make informed decisions when choosing options for retaining walls and knowing it has been done right. Keep this kind of content coming.

  • @snkolson
    @snkolson 3 роки тому

    I just found this channel by random surfing. I wanted to let you know the way in which you explain things is tremendously important and to not change a thing. Regardless of your background the knowledge and reasoning behind doing something matters and is very powerful in the right hands. More DIY or informative channels could learn a thing or two by watching how your channel is constructed for the viewer. I can also tell by the way you talk to the audience, and treat your employees, you are a very humble man. Keep up the good content you just gained another subscriber.

  • @bufflawnguy3823
    @bufflawnguy3823 5 років тому +3

    Thank you very much for taking the time to make all of the "why" and "how" videos that you do. You are one of the few on UA-cam that actually does this. Most just take a camera and follow themselves around all day griping about life and everything else under the sun, and offer very little value to the watcher. You actually keep it positive and educational. Thanks again. The more of these types of videos, the better. Happy holidays to you!!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому

      Wow thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy them and thanks for watching 😀👍

  • @desireeespinosa3954
    @desireeespinosa3954 3 роки тому +4

    This was extremely informative. Thank you for taking the time to share all of your tips, skills, and experience. Very helpful

  • @Bootstrahps
    @Bootstrahps 4 роки тому +1

    I enjoy the deep dive videos. Seeing you interact with the boys reminds me a lot of the job sites that I work on. It’s hard to get through a day without messing with someone, it makes the day go by faster.

  • @JohnWashco
    @JohnWashco 3 роки тому

    Great video! Yes, I love the videos that get into the details. Getting ready to start a major retaining wall project at our house. Going to do 2 that are 50 ft. long by 5 ft. high. When it's done it will give us a nice 50 x 14 patio instead of a hillside. I'm a Highway Superintendent in NE Ohio and after watching a few of your retaining wall videos I know that I can do this myself and save thousands! Thanks Stan!!!

  • @elsagrace3893
    @elsagrace3893 4 роки тому +4

    Yes, details! I’m not even doing this kind of project but I love to know the physics behind building lasting structures. You do an awesome job of presenting and explaining. It’s interesting from start to finish. Cute little fox.

  • @ZerOArtGFX
    @ZerOArtGFX 3 роки тому +22

    *"the only time you need fabric is if your going to be building underwater"*
    Me: hahahahahahaha good one
    *"which I've done"*
    Me: oh

  • @scrapqueenmg
    @scrapqueenmg 4 роки тому

    Thank you for answering so many questions I did not the enough knowledge to ask. I would have filled the core blocks with concrete and my wall would have failed. This level of information is exactly what I want.
    Looking forward to learning more.

  • @George.Coleman
    @George.Coleman 2 місяці тому +1

    As a master in construction, building 45,000 retaining walls in my life of 230 years, it's good to see someone finally do this properly

  • @MusicFood
    @MusicFood 5 років тому +3

    'Actual' smart guys who are doing good work AND having clean fun on the job.

  • @graveldoctorofohio4950
    @graveldoctorofohio4950 4 роки тому +9

    I LOVE Geo-Grid. I particularly love the way I can replace $8 in base stone with $5 in Grid. I seriously think that it's one of the most game changing technological advances since Macadam figured out what the Romans did.

  • @ortizle1
    @ortizle1 2 роки тому

    I'm having a retaining wall installed around our new pool. I had such a horrible experience with the pool company now I have concerns with any company they recommend. I am so happy to have found this video. I want some knowledge of what to look for when this company comes out. Thank you. This video has been God sent. Love your beautiful black fox.

  • @jasonmcfall5578
    @jasonmcfall5578 5 років тому +2

    I loved the fact that you were able to mix humor in with so much knowledge, I also respect that you picked apart a train wreck of a wall with out really calling them out. You never know right? I've done a few walls but never a project that big. If I would have taken that on as my 8th project it might have failed as well. Even tho I use Geo Grid. Great show.

  • @ravenmatthew5311
    @ravenmatthew5311 4 роки тому +19

    The boss that is always getting in the way of his team doing their jobs 😂just kidding, you are clearly a great contractor and great boss. Love your vids

  • @suzisaintjames
    @suzisaintjames 6 років тому +17

    Love the detail nobody else is telling us consumers. Now I know the questions to ask bidders on my next project in order to weed out the wannabes' from the professionals. I can't afford to pay for a do-over. Keep up the good work! With lots of ❤ from sunny 🌅 Arizona 🌵

  • @bandit788
    @bandit788 3 роки тому

    Stanley your videos are amazing! Many of us could hire you to do this, but we love the therapy and stress relief of manual labor and a job well done. Thank you for sharing your expertise so we can all make the world a better looking and structural better place.

  • @thomsautomotive4442
    @thomsautomotive4442 2 роки тому

    I'm 75,000 into a backyard prefab shop build with a concrete pad and I've been screwed 6 ways from Sunday. It's been a year and a half and all I have is dirt I can't drive on and a unpermitted concrete pad. These videos are helping me alot as im doing everything myself. I'm building a stem wall, gonna repour my pad with correct footers and do my own asphalt driveway

  • @harlar1
    @harlar1 5 років тому +6

    well made and explained
    thanks it was a recommendation looking in to building below grade and trying to figure drainage ,back-fill etc
    thanks

  • @MacalusoWoodworking4777
    @MacalusoWoodworking4777 4 роки тому +5

    Loved the video, as a new business owner in home remodel and landscape, very informative. Have many yrs exp in landscape, but not much in hardscape. Keep them coming

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching Joseph !

  • @lmssoccer
    @lmssoccer Рік тому

    I appreciate this information so much! I am a co-owner of a newly started lawn care business and we have been asked to do a couple of these walls just for garden beds. This will help me do forward with confidence knowing it will last.

  • @tommoore5294
    @tommoore5294 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorials. I like what you are doing.
    Regarding retaining walls, I did put one in using the hollow core blocks with the fiberglass pins that lock them together. I did put a 3" deep trench of 3/4" granite (for drainage) as my base and did fill the cores with the 3/4" granite to lock them together (also for drainage). These are industrial-sized blocks that weigh about 95lbs. per block. Used a wall cap on top with a high-bond adhesive. It turned out pretty well, but 430 blocks is over 40,000 lbs of material. Took me quite a while to do the job.
    Wishing you sucess!

  • @sparksfly77
    @sparksfly77 4 роки тому +12

    In my experience with cinder block. The rock you speak of isn't the only thing holding up the stability of the wall. It's a footer with rebar that goes to the top. Every 4th cell. Then pumped with 3000psi and quarter inch aggregate or pea gravel.Walls are still standing and looking good.

    • @ShortboyKennel
      @ShortboyKennel 2 роки тому +1

      I agree mine are built the same way, and mine never fail.

    • @FadingSwordsman
      @FadingSwordsman Рік тому

      Yeah -- there's a fundamental difference in cinder block (cantilever) retaining walls, and "retaining wall block" (segmental) retaining walls. You don't core fill segmental retaining wall -- that would turn them into cantilever walls, with no cantilever footer.
      I think most people would be able to guess what happens when a cantilever retaining wall has no lever helping it resist the material it's retaining.

  • @cbentley9883
    @cbentley9883 5 років тому +17

    I love when hardscape is done right keep em coming, I learn something every time you post a video! Who makes those blocks btw they look great!!

  • @w900L
    @w900L 4 роки тому

    You guys are legit. Great emphasis on the geo grid. I love that you talk about how the drain tile is essentially pointless because the water should weep through the block. And you’re also using the best block in the market for all the reasons you stated. I use Versa lok almost exclusively. I do a few minor things different and had good luck, but I wouldn’t argue with anything you do. Keep it up. There’s a lot of hacks out there. Cheers from Milwaukee. Home of many Polocks.

  • @TULARECOUNTYNsV
    @TULARECOUNTYNsV 3 роки тому

    As a young 36 year old Handyman I fully appreciate your videos they have helped me out on jobs that I didn't know every detail on how to do %100 properly just had an idea until watching you explain n detail what to not do so yeah the more information you can provide the better !! Thank you ....

  • @tedspens
    @tedspens 6 років тому +78

    You guys have way too much fun on the job! A big "YES" to more videos, the more information the better. I'll probably never build a retaining wall but I enjoy pointing out other contractors' mistakes. Oh, and is that a fox?

    • @RGK147
      @RGK147 5 років тому +12

      Ya it's a fox what's stranger is that they have the same hair

    • @tedspens
      @tedspens 2 роки тому

      @@RGK147 🤣🦊🧔

  • @kokoyhawaii
    @kokoyhawaii 4 роки тому +4

    So glad I watched your vid, I was about to use fabric behind my wall like all the other amateurs on youtube are professing. Appreciate it bro!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +3

      Glad you watched too, thank you and hope your wall turns out awesome!

  • @brendanmckenna4799
    @brendanmckenna4799 3 роки тому

    I have a major hardscape project to do this summer, involving retaining walls with elevation changes, steps and driveway. This is the best video on retaining walls I have seen, bar none.

  • @zimtuff
    @zimtuff 4 роки тому +2

    Good advice. I'm in Australia but it ties in with what we learn in construction courses. What you should never forget is that not all soils are the same as this and the rules and methods can vary.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, and thanks for viewing!

  • @Wis-ti
    @Wis-ti 6 років тому +11

    Absolutely love the more detailed videos. I work at Menards, and the information you give helps me inform guests on how to do the project properly

  • @scottyrowland366
    @scottyrowland366 5 років тому +3

    Yes keep making videos, you showed me my screw up on a wall I tried few years ago

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Scotty, will do !

  • @j.s.1411
    @j.s.1411 4 роки тому +2

    The details are helping a lot to make your own decision based on background knowledge given by you and your team. Thanks and keep "detailing"

  • @gatekeeper65
    @gatekeeper65 4 роки тому +2

    Great video. There's a lot of useful information in there. I like that you don't only give the how to, but the why as well.
    You answered several questions that I didn't even think to ask. Thanks so much for preparing me for a project I wasn't looking forward to before this.

  • @brycelooney7287
    @brycelooney7287 5 років тому +3

    Yes!!! Do more videos like this. I really like Versa Lok. Thanks brother.

  • @MrPhil00001
    @MrPhil00001 3 роки тому +6

    I was about to make half of these mistakes. This video probably saved me $5000

    • @paulseale
      @paulseale 3 роки тому +1

      And I was about to make the other half, and maybe many more

  • @adampietrzykoski7344
    @adampietrzykoski7344 2 роки тому

    Excellent video...im just a homeowner, so all those little details that people normal skip or don't tell in their videos, really was enlightening....I gained a lot of knowledge from this video especially about the geogrid and the blocks themselves...thanks for taking the time to explain every little detail!

  • @BradleyKang23
    @BradleyKang23 4 роки тому +1

    learned a lot from these videos. Just specified a 6' retaining wall, it helped me understand the process. Thanks!

  • @kodonosaki7342
    @kodonosaki7342 6 років тому +6

    This is exactly what I didn't know, I needed to know. Bring it on!

  • @RenJosLop
    @RenJosLop 3 роки тому +5

    I love how the eyelash discussion totally backfired haha Too many UA-cam videos try to be perfect. This was a funny way of showing good camaraderie. Good stuff guys. And great information. Thanks for the video!

  • @hannahfrazier5566
    @hannahfrazier5566 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for all of the information! I’m beginning the process of building my own wall, and this is the first video I’ve seen describing common mistakes! It’s just as important to know what not to do, and this helped me so much!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +1

      You're welcome Hannah, thanks for watching and best of luck with your wall!

  • @tonyprosdocimo8713
    @tonyprosdocimo8713 4 роки тому +2

    Great video. I have a small landscape company in Pennsylvania. Lots of contractors are switching to Allan block because of the light weight and no pins. I agree with you completely on wrong block to use. I have tons of work repairing old/failing walls.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing Tony 👍

  • @ChrisFredriksson
    @ChrisFredriksson 6 років тому +5

    Never done anything similar to what you're doing, but I'm learning so much! You're a real inspiration! Now I need to purchase a house to start building - the right way of course :) Great video!

    • @ChrisFredriksson
      @ChrisFredriksson 6 років тому +2

      Oh and it would have been cool to see the final result of the job as well =) Maybe in an upcoming video?

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  6 років тому +2

      Thanks Chris!

    • @andrewmartinek9135
      @andrewmartinek9135 5 років тому

      No disrespect, but there is a lot to learn before you even think about before even breaking ground to build a house!!! I have done a lot of construction work early on in my life but decided to pursue a different career path. Although now this work is calling me back. Anyway, there was a lot of things to take into consideration before even building a house!! Like way way more then what I even figured. If you want to build a house then start watching this you-tube channel Essential Craftsman, and gain the perspective on what it takes to do so.

  • @andrewkennedy9704
    @andrewkennedy9704 6 років тому +8

    We used hollow block but filled them with compacted a-gravel.

  • @rokkinjohann
    @rokkinjohann 3 роки тому

    My DIY retaining wall ideas just got an upgrade because of the educational aspect of this video. I won't be building a monument to failure now!!!

  • @Rob-Heaston
    @Rob-Heaston 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for taking time to make this. Thank your crew too

  • @jimrock1981
    @jimrock1981 5 років тому +3

    Great information, thank you for taking the time of sowing detail by detail.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      No problem, thanks for watching !

  • @jdub4802
    @jdub4802 5 років тому +4

    Hell to the yessss. I don’t watch your videos for my health lol. I absolutely love the level of information and professionalism in your videos. More than the know how is the why. If I understand the why I can more so understand the how to. Thank you for taking the time to make your videos.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      Thanks so much J Dub, really appreciate you watching !

  • @pushpull8329
    @pushpull8329 2 роки тому

    I really appreciate your videos, I’m currently fixing a bad retaining wall and your information has made my job so much easier , it’s like night n day so thank you n keep them coming

  • @1999Valkyrie
    @1999Valkyrie 2 роки тому +1

    BEST education on retaining walls in my entire life!! Do I like these instructional videos? YES!

  • @StephaneBolduc007
    @StephaneBolduc007 5 років тому +7

    Hey Stanley, Nice show, I love how you explain everything so much in details, makes me think of me when I train new employees. I'm a contractor myself and I do mainly painting a remodelling. I just found your channel and I will keep watching!
    Btw, about your fox, I think she has fleas pretty bad "or dry skin, my bad", you should probably ask a vet what you could use to eradicate. I find frontline works wonders on dogs, I don't know if it would be good for foxes though.
    No puns intended, just thought I'd share! ;)

  • @ToTheTopCrane
    @ToTheTopCrane 6 років тому +22

    We use alot of Geo-grid under slabs and parking lots. Geo-grid is good stuff.

    • @frankgorgone4879
      @frankgorgone4879 6 років тому +2

      To The Top Crane where are you getting it from?

    • @ToTheTopCrane
      @ToTheTopCrane 6 років тому

      Frank Gorgone, the company I work for orders it through a contractor supply center in our local city. A place called Jack Horner's Supply.

    • @mikeguitar9769
      @mikeguitar9769 5 років тому +1

      "Stabilized earth" is amazing. I think pretty much any (retaining) wall with earth on one side and not the other is going to eventually tip over unless the earth is stabilized with some sort of geosynthetic/geotextile or something of that nature. Here's a very general explanation: ua-cam.com/video/0olpSN6_TCc/v-deo.html

    • @KB-ki7um
      @KB-ki7um 5 років тому

      To The Top Crane that Fox is too cool

    • @komokozie
      @komokozie 5 років тому

      @@mikeguitar9769 that was a really good video explaining the simplistic reason why/how engineered earth works so well... Many times in life it's quite simply .. 'The Genius Of Simplicity'..
      It's the reason rebar is put into concrete .. works the exact same way adding tensile strength.

  • @PleakTCG
    @PleakTCG 2 роки тому

    I'm not a handy man, but I'm in the process of purchasing my first home. This is super resourceful and helpful. I'm sure I can utilize these concepts / foundation on building a retaining wall for a garden in front of the home. Definitely not going to cheap out on the blocks, when it comes to making the decision on my budget for a project. Thanks! Looking forward to checking out more of your videos.

  • @levibook
    @levibook 10 місяців тому

    This is awesome. I’m building a 28 inch tall wall and understanding why you don’t need geogrid and tons of drain rock/pipe is great.

  • @DB-yj3qc
    @DB-yj3qc 5 років тому +8

    Thanks for the knowledge on building a retaining wall, I'm needing to build about a150 ft one from 3.5 ft high to 5 ft.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +4

      Thanks Darrell and best of luck !

  • @Finite-Tuning
    @Finite-Tuning 5 років тому +4

    Hell yes I want the details, and the specs as well, one or two hour length is no problem cause I'll make the time for a good education so I only have to do the job once! These videos are excellent, thanks for making them.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      Thank you , glad you like them and thanks for watching !

  • @lrgflrcvrng
    @lrgflrcvrng 3 роки тому

    I spent 32 years in remodeling but now I need a small retainer wall that I’m going to challenge myself and this gives me the information I need.

  • @antomano5623
    @antomano5623 3 роки тому +1

    Never thought that the LIP would break off that easily. Learned something new. Thanks. 👍🇵🇱

  • @davidmossholder6396
    @davidmossholder6396 4 роки тому +4

    “I call this block.” 😂🤣😂 Great video. Thanks to your team.

  • @JL-zr8dm
    @JL-zr8dm 6 років тому +10

    YES!! KEEP THESE ONES COMING!

  • @user-pn5vx8gq2i
    @user-pn5vx8gq2i 6 місяців тому

    I love to learn the technical reasons why we do things the right way. It's the difference between building something that lasts a long time, and something that does not. Also, if we know the technical reasons, we can apply the same reasoning in other situations and know what needs to done without just knowing it because it's step 3, or 4, or whatever. It's the chef who knows why every ingredient is in her sauce, not just because the recipe says so. For example, I like the way you tied both walls together with the same layer of geogrid. It's because you understand how that will work to improve your product. Really enjoyed the in-depth explanations for those reasons. I'm a GC in Denver and don't do many landscaping projects, but have one in front of me. Thanks for the help.

  • @joebklyn8458
    @joebklyn8458 4 роки тому +2

    I LOVED this! Great info by a skilled presenter. Stan is the man!

  • @EclipseLawnCare
    @EclipseLawnCare 6 років тому +14

    I definitely dig these kind of videos!

  • @nacho4875
    @nacho4875 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for the info I wish I had contractors like you in my area

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      Thanks , hope it helps you out !

  • @loganbush9230
    @loganbush9230 4 роки тому +1

    Yes I've been thinking about starting my own business doing landscaping and many start doing this one day and you chanel has thought me so much

  • @rickharris1709
    @rickharris1709 4 роки тому +1

    Man you're awesome! Thank you for your honesty, professionalism and your knowledge, the world needs more people like you thanks.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Rick, really appreciate that !

  • @lancerobinson8364
    @lancerobinson8364 5 років тому +163

    "do you like videos where we get into the details" YES. Yes we do.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +5

      Thanks for watching Lance!

    • @r.j.martin1818
      @r.j.martin1818 4 роки тому +3

      Yes, and what is that animal?

    • @lancerobinson8364
      @lancerobinson8364 4 роки тому +2

      @@r.j.martin1818 silver fox?

    • @randygreen007
      @randygreen007 4 роки тому +1

      Lance Robinson that’s my guess as well. It has that predatory stare opposed to the docile look of domestication.

    • @jimivega
      @jimivega 3 роки тому

      We love you Dude. Do Boy!!!!

  • @andrewkennedy9704
    @andrewkennedy9704 6 років тому +131

    That wall will look 1000x better then the building.😄

    • @Solar2go
      @Solar2go 6 років тому +8

      Perhaps after they're done building the walls, they can demo the buildng...

    • @Squat5000
      @Squat5000 6 років тому +17

      Solar2go they built the ramp so the demo equipment could make it right into the first floor.

    • @brizzx32
      @brizzx32 5 років тому +1

      So funny and true!!!

    • @grizzlygrizzle
      @grizzlygrizzle 5 років тому +3

      It's often a problem in partial remodeling and restoration. You get one part looking brand new, and it makes the rest of the place look crappy by comparison. Or sometimes the place where new meets old sticks out like a sore thumb. Once, for instance, when putting in a slider for a friend in a house with white cedar shingles, I removed the old ones carefully and was able to find enough good ones to use to around the edge of the door, so the shingles all matched. And I do some restorations on apartment-building doorways, and leave in enough of the old dings so that the restored doorway doesn't look like new construction tacked onto a century-old building.

    • @Justinlifts365
      @Justinlifts365 5 років тому +2

      it will outlast it by 1000x too

  • @Kandou7978
    @Kandou7978 Рік тому

    The more details the better, especially for someone like me who likes to know every possible detail and scenario I can face prior to starting a project. Great video, thanks.

  • @frankkenny4873
    @frankkenny4873 3 роки тому

    Really appreciate this channel I am a carpenter but run into a lot of these situations it’s nice to have a knowledge and I am grateful you guys take the time to Share it

  • @MethuselahMusic
    @MethuselahMusic 5 років тому +5

    Great video. Love the light-hearted presentation. Thanks for posting.
    Re: the hollow block. Yeah, you're absolutely right, IF the half-wit just stacks them like the guy in your example did. However, old school contractors, like myself, would stick 1/2" inch rebar down each one of them and then pump in concrete. The engineered block wasn't available back when. Not arguing in favor of one or the other. Would be curious to see a cost comparison.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  5 років тому +1

      Thanks Rob, and thank you for watching !

  • @jonchapa1758
    @jonchapa1758 4 роки тому +31

    I had to like the video once he said "I never wear deodorant" I couldn't help but bust out laughing! Yall know how to have fun and work! I feel like i'm there with yall!

  • @michaelsulsberger3959
    @michaelsulsberger3959 4 роки тому

    Definitely would like to see more “going deeper” videos ..If I’m on here watching it is to learn and understand more about a product or project then what I already know .. And this last video I watched is exactly what I’m looking for..So thank you

  • @TheOtherGuybo
    @TheOtherGuybo 4 роки тому

    Bring on the detail. In depth explanations allow me to make better decisions when making the little decisions a builder always has to make when the situation does not match the plan exactly.
    Thanks for a great video.