How to Build a Retaining Wall (step-by-step)

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4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a slope that you need to retain? In this video, we'll show you tips and tricks that you need to build a retaining wall that will hold up. From blocks to geogrid to backfill, this video has what you need to complete a successful DIY project.
Difficulty: Moderate
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Materials Used:
Wall Block: Murata Wall™
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Cap Stone: Murate Cappello™
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Gravel: 3/4-0 DOT SPEC
Locking Grid: Strati-Grid SG 350
Filter Fabric: Geotextile Filter Fabric Terra Tex NO6
Tools and equipment used:
Bon Tools Screed boards:www.amazon.com/dp/B0006MWKY6/ref
Screed Rails: www.amazon.com/dp/B003TPMSDK/ref
Kum Along/Muck Rake:www.amazon.com/dp/B0011MQ4VK/ref
Trowel:www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N5OV/ref
Spade Shovel:www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL6SV4/ref
Flat Shovel:www.amazon.com/dp/B000LF91B8/ref
Pick Axe:www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL4UJQ/ref
Hand Tamper:www.amazon.com/dp/B0009XEN60/ref
Pipe for Curves:www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8K5KNH/ref
String line:www.amazon.com/dp/B000A24DGK/ref
String line level:www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N5NZ/ref
2ft Level:www.amazon.com/dp/B01980DCP2/ref
4ft Level:www.amazon.com/dp/B01980DA0E/ref
6ft Level:www.amazon.com/dp/B01980DASG/ref
Tape Measure:www.amazon.com/dp/B003NE5WKS/ref
Snap Edge Cutters:www.amazon.com/dp/B007KHDSVY/ref
Garden Hose:www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL12RE/ref
Paver Mallet:www.pavetech.com/pavermallet
Paver adjuster:www.pavetech.com/paveradjuster
Paver Puller:www.pavetech.com/paverextractor
Broom:www.amazon.com/dp/B07XTZ2VQD/ref
Sprayer:www.amazon.com/dp/B006Y85LK6/ref
Plate Compactor:www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z9HNFKG/ref
Concrete Demo Saw:www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJTQ6GM/ref
Table Saw:iqpowertools.com/iqms362-dust...
Generator:www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWB8WD3/ref

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@miketo5828 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips guys, awesome job

@WesternInterlock Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@daviddlamini21 4 жыл бұрын

That's owesome

@WesternInterlock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Rick_Retired Жыл бұрын

With exception to the choice of gravel and back fill, (location driven) this is an excellent, basic steps video for a DIYer. Especially love the Link you provided showing the schematics.One question though, does a very sandy Florida soil also need geo-textile on the vertical? Thanks for any response.

@WesternInterlock Жыл бұрын

Yes. Geotextiles are always a good idea for soil stabilization. Check out this video for an excellent demonstration: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMdkdZiF3Zq1c58.html

@ivorygilyard2243 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I think this video is exactly what I am looking for. My yard is on a 30 degree slope, can I use these blocks as a retaining wall for 2 sides of a 30 foot oval pool? Thanks

@WesternInterlock 3 жыл бұрын

You totally can use these blocks for that purpose. In fact, we've seen it done a time or two. However, do to the excessive weight of the pool, we recommend getting some engineering done to prevent catastrophic wall failure. Additionally, these blocks are only available from either our retail facilities or our dealers here in the Pacific Northwest.

@ivorygilyard2243 3 жыл бұрын

@@WesternInterlock thanks. I'm in North Carolina, can you recommend someone who can help me with the engineering part? Thank you.

@WesternInterlock 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I am unfamiliar with engineers in your area. I would recommend some sort of structural engineering firm that has experience with engineering site structures like retaining walls. A quick Google search turned up a number of results. Find one near you and give them a call.

@ivorygilyard2243 3 жыл бұрын

@@WesternInterlock thank you. I appreciate that information.

@thereefaholic Жыл бұрын

Why are you backfilling with base? It should be 3/4 clear. Its also a best practice to use the geotextile under the 6' base so keep the subgrade and 6' base from migrating into each other.

@WesternInterlock Жыл бұрын

This wall has been engineered from the ground up to work with Oregon DOT road base because it is readily available here in the PNW. We can't get 3/4 open very easily. Everything shown in this video is designed to make the strongest SRW possible with our unique environmental challenges here. It may be different where you are from.

@michaelblackmer8183 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use 3/4 minus/paver base behind a wall, or is it supposed to be 3/4 clear?

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

Theoretically you could, yes. However, we recommend using ODOT or WSDOT road base which has less fines than standard 3/4-0. We specified this aggregate because it met our engineering requirements and was readily available here in the Pacific Northwest. If you live up here, you should be able to get it from pretty much any gravel pit.

@AM1015- 2 жыл бұрын

can you use this for a inside curved wall?

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can. You can view a drawing at this link: westerninterlock.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Murata-Retaining-Wall-Details.pdf The drawing of the inside radius is on page 5. The minimum inside radius is 36".

@badiafahad9137 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use this retaining wall as a dwarf wall for a conservatory?

@WesternInterlock 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it definitely could be. Depending on what you're doing, and the height of the wall, our Chateau wall block or Chateau Moderna wall block maybe a better choice.

@Monsterverseevolvedgodzilla Жыл бұрын

1000 likes 👍🙂

@ilovepizza8263 4 ай бұрын

i saw the murata wall stones u guys used calls for 4 feet of gravel behind the wall ... this seems like A LOT since i have seen youtube videos of "professional contractors" that only add a foots worth of gravel behind the wall ... is 4 feet a lot more than average for retaining walls?

@WesternInterlock 4 ай бұрын

Our specifications reflect modern engineering and seismic requirements. All of the videos that you have seen with a foot of gravel are the old way of doing things. There have been quite a few walls built with a foot of gravel, but there have also been quite a few walls that have fallen over because of it.

@oweckayx Жыл бұрын

What is approximately maximum height of this solution without concrete base under ground?

@WesternInterlock Жыл бұрын

There is never a concrete base needed. We require engineering on walls over 48".

@LiveLinerFishing 2 жыл бұрын

a cinder block retaining wall fell over at my fathers house. its 4'X60' and they quoted him 60-90k to replace, does that sound right?

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

It's impossible to say. There's too many variables involved. It all depends on the location, accessibility, the materials used, and the equipment needed. It is entirely possible that it could cost that much.

@simplemanchannel3318 2 жыл бұрын

I have landscape timbers that need to be replaced (yes landscape timbers that rot very quickly especially when no gravel or drainage was used to keep them away from soil). Just one little section alone (3'x12') I was quoted $2,500. That's using 6"x6" pressure treated lumber and some rebar. Cost of materials is crazy right now.

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

That's why a segmental concrete retaining wall is a great choice. Costs are still low and they last a LOT longer. Most likely forever if done correctly.

@albertcho4540 3 жыл бұрын

Is that 3/4”- behind the wall and not drainage rock?

@WesternInterlock 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct. We only had 3/4"-0 available to us at the time and location of this video shoot. We spec ODOT road base which an open-graded rock for all of our retaining walls.

@Dalmatinac1989 3 жыл бұрын

Someone please help me. I want to build a retaining wall (2 rows) for a plant bed but i have a slope on one side. How do I make the first row of blocks level? If i make the base level one side will be close to ground level than the other side

@WesternInterlock 3 жыл бұрын

You need to use a spirit level to get the first course level. Then lay the subsequent courses. If you have a slope, it is possible that the first course may disappear into the ground. This is OK. See the thumbnail image on the video in this article for a visual. Then lay the rest of your courses. It is possible that you may need to lay more than two total courses to achieve your desired height.

@ClaysArtFacePainting 2 жыл бұрын

U need to start your wall in the lowest level and walk your wall through your decide high. Like making steps through your slovep if need it.

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

@bgy1591 2 жыл бұрын

If I could buy these in California that would be great. Sadly I can’t find anything close to it

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

We can ship to you. If you are interested go to our website and fill out a quote request.

@andrewbeach1685 4 жыл бұрын

do you need to have that much gravel behind the wall? Seems like a lot of gravel. I'm assuming you are doing that just for the benefit of filming. Seems like you have as much gravel behind the wall as it is tall.

@WesternInterlock 4 жыл бұрын

Good eye! We do have plenty of gravel here because we dug out the hill a little too much. To read more about how much gravel is required for Murata wall installation, you can check out the installation instructions here: westerninterlock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WI-Brochure-2018-Murata-Wall-Suplement-WEB.pdf

@danbrown6941 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you need 4' of back fill for your grill

@SharpVtv 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Where is the pipe connected to?

@WesternInterlock 4 ай бұрын

Since this was a mock-up wall, it's not connected to anything. We recommend that any drainage lines be daylighted every 50 ft or on one end of a wall if it's shorter than that. We really like the Wall Drain Pro. There's no need for difficult cutting or anything.

@chrissmith7364 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, no videos out there that show how to use the corners!

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

There's this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/erFna5upys3dkZ8.html It explains how to tell the difference between the right and left handed block. We'll have to make one showing corner construction!

@chrissmith7364 2 жыл бұрын

@Western Interlock sheesh quick response, thanks! I saw that one, it is helpful thank you kindly

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

If you have Instagram, we cover it here: instagram.com/tv/CU_dkqkAmkk/

@chrissmith7364 2 жыл бұрын

@@WesternInterlock I don't, but I really appreciate your help!

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

We just uploaded it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZqHmrmerrm-doU.html

@StormbringerMM 13 күн бұрын

No water on that compaction eh? Why?

@WesternInterlock 10 күн бұрын

Good catch, we always recommend water with compaction no matter the type of gravel used. There was no access to a sufficient water supply for this particular video but in hindsight we should have prioritized it for the sake of proper education, thank you for allowing us an opportunity to explain!

@brandsthatcreatelitter1648 3 жыл бұрын

It actually angers me that we can’t buy this in the UK, especially in non full pallet quantities. Marshalls Croft is the nearest equivalent and the quality of the blocks is frightening. They crumble in your hands and frequently vary in width, front face to back, by an Inch or more, which looks awful. It is unbelievable how hard it is to buy smaller quantities of interlocking blocks in the UK, almost like there’s a conspiratorial price fix going on.😭😭🤦‍♀️🙄🤣🤣🤣❤️

@WesternInterlock 3 жыл бұрын

We're sorry to hear about that. We wish you were closer! We can ship pallets overseas, but it's EXPENSIVE. Best of luck finding something locally.

@briondionetoler Жыл бұрын

Hi my name is Brian I work for concrete plant that sells retaining wall ...contact me please

@hannesRSA Жыл бұрын

That is a crazy amount of fill. I just don't have that luxury as a DIY project.

@WesternInterlock Жыл бұрын

It's not a luxury. It's what's required here in the PNW to meet current seismic regulations. If you look at any manufacturer's installation instructions for walls taller than 24", you'll see something similar.

@hannesRSA Жыл бұрын

@@WesternInterlock yep sorry I mean I just can't see myself moving that many tonnes. I'm just building a 2-3ft high wall and already have to keep the backfill low to not run out the 4 ton gravel I got. So can't imagine how many tonnes are sitting there.

@gustavomora6170 2 жыл бұрын

U should need to use 1" clean rock for back fill. Not minus ur creating pressure with minus

@WesternInterlock 2 жыл бұрын

We worked directly with structural and geotechnical engineers, along with the NCMA to develop this wall block to use back fill that is readily available in the Pacific Northwest. Our Murata wall is specifically designed to cope with the huge amount of rain that we get as well as the current seismic regulations. The DOT road base specified here works great. We've had 350,000 square foot of wall installed this way with no failures.