We finish the 11 foot tall RETAINING wall and finish grade the site. Next we prepare the construction area for grass and pavers.
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@webera2 жыл бұрын
I completed my 5 x 50 retaining wall by watching all your retaining wall related videos. The team that did the work was new to retaining walls. I explained them step by step. Now they are experts building walls and have done many small size wall projects. Really appreciate what you are doing educating people.
@evilbrat53762 жыл бұрын
Small version of the Wall Of China but way BETTER. Nicely done and waiting on paver & grass installments. Great job done by all. Your Straw Boss did a fantastic job. Kudos.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hahah love it
@mastermason47662 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, but watching this guy and his workers pour, spread, etc dirt is very entertaining. 👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah it is 😁👊
@johnbailey19922 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey lh
@johnhamilton92292 жыл бұрын
Ok Stan, so my mother-in-law saw the tail end of this video. Her first words post were,”when’s the next one?” Really enjoying this series. Been a subscriber for at least two years. I remember you saying you really needed an articulating head on your excavator while building a huge stone retaining wall. Keep them coming. Your making a retired Coast Guardmans motivation to keep going
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
If your mother in law likes these videos then I will have 2 girls that watch them! Hooray! 😅👊
@dexewing12 жыл бұрын
Love seeing this project come together like this. Can't help but to think how much the customer is paying for all this work. Keep up the great videos, Stan!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lonncraw92632 жыл бұрын
That must of cost that customer a good chunk of change. 😆 looks really nice so far.
@thebeans8042 жыл бұрын
Loved this series. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you for doing these for all of us to learn and enjoy. Have a safe and blessed weekend.😊🙏
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You too Beans appreciate ya & have a great one 👊👍
@tkskagen2 жыл бұрын
I used to be the Mechanic for the Company that I worked with when I was a Landscape Engineer (before I hurt my back 6 years ago), and Preventative Maintenance was the Key! Every Saturday (and possibly Sunday) I would review all of the Machinery, and replace Rollers, Oil Changes (every month). Every morning, I would come in an Hour before the Crew, and Grease Everything, Fuel, and warm up all of the Equipment that was to be used for the day. There where alot of days that I would work from 5am until 11pm to make sure "The Cogs of the Company" where reliable! I miss that Crew and Job SO MUCH!!! You have a great Crew Stan. 👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thats some solid service there. Sometimes we just have equipment get away from us.
@Fatenarr2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been in landscape construction now for 18 years and I can tell you that this landscape crew is legit and obviously takes a lot of pride in their work. These types of walls are an insane amount of work and to do them right is even more work. Great job you guys.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir🙏
@joehuff76282 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stan, your the best.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You’re too nice 👊 God bless
@tfrogginhfroggin2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the patio
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😁👍
@richardsedorski12062 жыл бұрын
Fantastic looking wall great workmanship a credit to everybody plus sams a great animal lover.👍👍👍🐶🐶🐶
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@williambridges67422 жыл бұрын
You my friend have an exceptional crew. They take it on as if it was their own. God Bless.....
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Sooo grateful 🙏
@stanhensley30822 жыл бұрын
That is not a retaining wall,is a great big pyramid! I missed the build videos but now I going to now!! Thanks.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy this series.
@jimbob44562 жыл бұрын
Damn that’s a nice wall. I’ll bet that’s a quarter million dollar job. Neighbors will be jealous.
@Ptro12 жыл бұрын
It’s up there. They should of just moved. Will never recoup their investment with resale
@jimbob44562 жыл бұрын
@@Ptro1 That’s true. I’d love to have a wall put in my backyard. Would probably be about $50,000. But I’d never get it back When I sold the house.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
House prices around here are crazy and new houses just aren't available. So a lot of people are building their life long homes. I am doing that up north. Instead of selling and searching. Just build it the way you want. It works for many .
@BirdDogLandscapes2 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Looking forward to the pavers
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@ProjectsWithPaul2 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. Cant wait to see you and Josh together!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😁👍👍
@lesransom29642 жыл бұрын
Enjoying this series, waiting on the patio videos. Your explanations of the how’s and whys of what you all do definitely is a draw for me. You all do things correctly without cutting corners. It was cool to see Sam doing the maintenance to show that everything is not all sunshine and roses. That there are certain things that need to be done and unfortunately there is down time. Very interesting about those tracks. It’s gonna be cool to see Josh from Stoney Ridge Farm up there with y’all. WOOOO!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Right on!! Glad you enjoy the different kinds of content splurged in here. Thank you & God bless 👍
@doozerakapuckfutin2 жыл бұрын
Looks fabulous. I love the way you explain the tricky bits.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@doozerakapuckfutin2 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey your welcome …
@dave_n8pu2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting a job together from start to finish, having never worked in this business and now retired, it is much easier for this old guy to follow. Thanks.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bein here appreciate the support more than you could know!
@tomjohns84982 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy watching 👀 your professional team do awesome work thanks for sharing 👍 top job
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate it Tom 👊 God Bless!
@baseball46972 жыл бұрын
Love the dog and toad part. Great to see Sam thinks like the boss. Miss your bird.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
me to. I still miss that crow
@joelongrid76252 жыл бұрын
That is a huge wall. Love the detail before grass goes down, probably more important than the laying of the grass itself. Another great video.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You got ittt.
@____________________________.x2 жыл бұрын
Josh is a solid guy, looking forward to the collaboration
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😁👊
@rodneyhammon17932 жыл бұрын
Wow!…what huge job you took on….looking great!…
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rodney 😊
@marknunya30352 жыл бұрын
Great job explaining it all and love the back to back format. As always good luck and God Bless.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mark & God Bless 👍
@themintlord47442 жыл бұрын
I'm soooo glad you're bringing Josh on the channel... hes one of my favorite farm channels out there
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😁😁👍
@Bdigital94822 жыл бұрын
I’m so amazed at how you consistently put out such great content; for so long. Great work in everything that you do.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Definitely not the easiest work but hearing stuff like this makes it so worth it 😊
@markschultz16062 жыл бұрын
Likewise: sitting in an office all day makes other work very interesting.
@markschultz16062 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey - I have used your hard scape tips/tricks to landscape my backyard. Yeah I saved a fortune. More so, I couldn't afford such luxury. But the info provided made it possible for me to labour myself, making materials affordable on a project by project basis. Effectively, you made it possible for me to enjoy a lovely, landscaped backyard. Don't get me wrong, it's abundantly rookie. I'm no landscaper, but I DID IT. It was awesome. So yes, your efforts are worth while and you don't know the gravity of positive impacts. Cheers... and I hope your efforts are profitable.
@anthonymakley15302 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stan for another awesome video.appreciate all the hard work you do god bless and have a great weekend 👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Anthony you rock 👊
@ericandrews55902 жыл бұрын
Very impressed love watching
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bein here!
@scottbeals29352 жыл бұрын
👍 once again great series Stan
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott 😊👊
@Freecan672 жыл бұрын
I like seeing things get mulched up. Looking for that Video. Great work as always.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Love to hear it
@rontopping2048 Жыл бұрын
Hey Stanley, you have the right idea, in the past I was all bobcat. Now with have bobcat t595 , jcb 270t and kubota svl75-3 on it's way. Different applications, asv is great in the snow
@mikenixon91642 жыл бұрын
Looks good.Good video.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it brother 👍
@jblandscape2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful workmanship. Thank you for the details. Look forward to seeing your future videos.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that 😁
@OutdoorsEquipmentInFargoND2 жыл бұрын
I love these videos. Great work.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Awesomesauce
@haydenuk022 жыл бұрын
Amazing work and can’t wait to see the next one. Thanks for sharing this with us take care
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it bro 👍👊
@haydenuk022 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey You're welcome bud 👍🏻 👊🏻
@lfisherjr2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. love seeing the real life issues you have to work through on the job good and bad.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
All a part of the journey
@markellington86822 жыл бұрын
Hi Stan...I have been watching your videos probably a year, give or take. But i happened to run across the video you did 2 yrs ago, where you explain how you got started. And how you "graduated" from one thing to the next. Just to let you know, you answered so many questions i had. You all do great work, and I can see the work ethic you possess is somehow injected into your men to the point that you dont need to be there. And yes alot of that is because they are talented men, but ALSO they want to make you proud and dont want to let you down! You're an insiration Stan, and God has surely blessed you and ALL your hard work from the bottom.and now to the high level you are at today. His blessings shine all over you and your company. Great..Great..content..love it!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
I am honored and humbled.🙏
@marklanese55942 жыл бұрын
Nice wall. That corner came out perfect.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark 😊
@andrewl74672 жыл бұрын
Looking good 👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeahhh 👊
@robertandreoli97642 жыл бұрын
Stan that is one nice wall good job 👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob!
@515Mike2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great videos! Keep them coming. Brings me back to the "Good old days" when I used to do this! Not 11' walls but hardscape and landscape projects.👊
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Freaking awesommme 👊 thanks for bein here!
@IHcubcadet2 жыл бұрын
Great work guys!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that 😁
@SandyMasquith2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stan. Great stuff as always. Even just to watch your awesome team doing their great works. I appreciate the explanation of how the weeping works in these tall walls.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Awesome- Thank you!
@playstationsfinest2 жыл бұрын
Man that wall came out beautiful you guys do some really nice work keep at it 👏👍🤯👌💪💪💪💪
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 👊👊
@frederickmoller2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stan, what a great result, you guys really rock! I am looking forward to seeing the pavers installation, Have a Great weekend!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! Excited to finish it all up too. Have a good one Frederick
@tylermallory25042 жыл бұрын
One thing I have learned is those pins must remain greased and MAKE SURE they don't wear out. Once they fry the bushing and start wearing grooves in the pins they are a royal pain in the butt to get out. Keep up the hard work and great content! 👍
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good point on the pins.
@stevebrough3042 жыл бұрын
It's coming along very nicely. This video answered the question of how you'd do the sides of the retaining wall near the wooden fence. Thanks Stan...
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Gotchu bro 👍 Thanks for tagging along
@HalfCutGarage2 жыл бұрын
wow def looking forward to the next series!!!! First thing that comes to mind is the EGYPTIANS cause you boys built a PYRAMID!!!
@thomasyerbey3372 жыл бұрын
Great video Stan your guys are great and stoney is the other KZfaq channel I watch 🇺🇲 I always enjoy watching your videos 🇺🇲
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Thomas you da man! 👊
@mbrsart2 жыл бұрын
Oooo I love the color of that grease.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
🤤😆
@jimp.45312 жыл бұрын
your work ethic is great
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for seeing me 👊 God Bless
@matthewwilliams65962 жыл бұрын
My company makes composite railroad ties. They work great for retaining walls. They wont rot, wont get infested with bugs and so on. Its easy to pin them together, can allow water drainage, and so on. They are a great building material for decking, retaining walls, and corner posts for fencing. We also can make 4×4 which can hold vertical loading and wont rot.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Nice! They don't bend or flex like composite in the heat?
@matthewwilliams65962 жыл бұрын
They move slightly like how wood does. They expand and contract slight but no real twisting. They depending on thickness and support they wont bend downward when it comes to decking
@matthewwilliams65962 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey we made a mock telephone pole and with no support it has only slightly bent from the heat. Maybe a 1 foot over 20+ feet but thats free standing and over a few years
@iveneverdonethisbefore83902 жыл бұрын
Fantastic channel. The information given is amazing.
@MrHomeland2 жыл бұрын
Great looking wall. New yard looks outstanding, super job guys.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jenniferwhitewolf37842 жыл бұрын
That yard is going to need a might good safety railing system. Falling over that edge could be a deadly neck breaker.
@dianea33242 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Maybe the homeowner has already thought of that. I just be concerned if they drove railings into the ground how would it affect the retaining wall. Would it eventually compromise it? I hoping Stan has talked to the homeowner about options.
@debradoucet88472 жыл бұрын
I just asked the same thing. I didn’t see your comment. 😂
@AceEverett2 жыл бұрын
I asked him about this 2 videos ago, foreseeing this. He said you can put a fence in very close using the traditional method, your only spacing needed is for the correct diameter hole to concrete in the posts. Or there are kits you can use to install it directly behind the wall.
@MrChristopoop2 жыл бұрын
We have a pool fence installled like that around our versa Lok. It has held nicely. Being an aluminum fence it may not keep you from falling off if you ran at it full speed, but it is a nice reminder for bigger guys and a definite stopper for smaller individuals and children. It can work.
@guyod12 жыл бұрын
There is a permit for the job so a fence will be required
@marksmenlandscapes35172 жыл бұрын
Love retaining wall projects
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Same 😁
@mhack98812 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the geotech portion, very good series. Thanks for sharing.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Love to hear it 👊👊
@patriotlawncare60902 жыл бұрын
Awesome series!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Hehe thanks man!
@charleslynch72742 жыл бұрын
Wow that wall is big ur guys did such an awesome job well done
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@dianea33242 жыл бұрын
Been enjoying this series on this property. You have a great crew doing an awesome job.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Diane we’re trying 😅
@Adamwood212122 жыл бұрын
The time lapse of compacting is very satisfying 🤣
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Right 🤤 lol
@dmlandscapedesignllcatlant80932 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah brother I'm always happy to see your vids. I don't know how much more ur game but as long as you do I will watch every single one thanks Stan
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks man 👊👊
@michaelhoffman19512 жыл бұрын
Get it on Stan, yoga master!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@timmoline21902 жыл бұрын
Good stuff man! God bless you!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim God Bless 😀
@garulusglandarius61262 жыл бұрын
Love your jobs, wish all trades/construction workers were as conscientious as you. As a client I’d leave you to it knowing I got an A1 job and what I paid for. Great work ethic and completely trustworthy 👍 you deserve a thriving business. Respect and admiration from Britain 🇬🇧🇺🇸
@Scott_69HemiDart2 жыл бұрын
What an awesome job on the wall your guys did, well done! Great series!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Aw appreciate that 👊
@michaelmillsap9522 жыл бұрын
Hey Dirt Monkey, You have a phenomenal crew !!! Thank you for pumping out the videos !!! God bless
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the love 😁
@douglasmorton61212 жыл бұрын
I don't know about anyone else... But I sure do love my daily Dirt Monkey videos! I can't wait til next week!!! Great project so far!!!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man have a great one 👊
@lonestar11872 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these video's, very entertaining. Keep them coming
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked them.
@frankle246 Жыл бұрын
I like your vids so much. Thanks alot for sharing your expertise.
@jerridavis64622 жыл бұрын
Incredible retaining wall!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@BettaLandscaping2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video like always don’t stop !!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’ll try 😁
@darrenkoeppen61372 жыл бұрын
That's one heck of a wall you guys pulled off there. Looks great!!!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Super appreciate it 😁
@nathanp55072 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Stan!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Nathan!
@kevinhaley86252 жыл бұрын
Thank you Stan and dirt monkey force for an interesting series on a fantastic wall build, looks great guys
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that Kevin!
@thomasyerbey3372 жыл бұрын
Stan I think Sam is a great person to have working for any company I really enjoyed this video Stan give San a raise 🇺🇲
@mikahuuhka24322 жыл бұрын
Doing the same work in Finland, and i have enjoyed watching how you guys do your thing. stone work seems to be pretty universal, i think your guys would fit right in on our crew.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Finland sounds like a fairytale! Lol
@jamesmorgan67822 жыл бұрын
You and your crew do absolutely amazing work. You truly are the professionals here.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@HOBrian20032 жыл бұрын
Love the series Stan!!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
YAY
@tyrind20012 жыл бұрын
Looks like i got what i asked for with the cleaner. Love these maintenance clips.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😁👍
@tonynewton79022 жыл бұрын
Nice one Stan great work as always 👍👍🏴🏴
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@goodoljr12 жыл бұрын
Stanley, I find on my Cat with ASV undercarriage, that the bearings wear out long before the rollers themselves.
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Oh- are you in sandy material? That sand grinds everything down fast.
@ianunderwood58582 жыл бұрын
Love the videos
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian 👍
@millarsexcavation66572 жыл бұрын
That is a huge wall for a residential space big $$ well done
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@gary3682 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Thanks
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Gotchu! Thanks for watching have a good one
@av12042 жыл бұрын
i bought the ryobi electric grease gun.... my life was changed. Iubing up was an enjoyment again
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@noelhohberger11882 жыл бұрын
That is some very very nice work
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Aw super appreciate it ☺️
@kwmiked2 жыл бұрын
Thats the best bottom for snow. Thats what we have on the CAT and its a beast in the snow. Blows away the tire machines by far
@steelemixer32782 жыл бұрын
That was a rad project brother! Totally love the Steele mixer shirt!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@Dustin9222 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan thank you for putting so much time into making these videos. I wish I could work with you guys for some on the job training 😁 really wanting to incorporate patios, retaining walls, drainage, grading and other aspects of landscape construction into my business but I just don’t feel like I have enough knowledge to feel comfortable selling those jobs to customers.
@brianherron54002 жыл бұрын
Great job
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Brian 👊
@beaumershon30662 жыл бұрын
The Tree house is now just the yard tool shed! lol
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
😂 yep
@AdrianHiggins832 жыл бұрын
Very big wall to be drunk 🥴 around on a Friday night
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Let’s hope for not that
@dozer696432 жыл бұрын
Love stoney ridge!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@larrykluckoutdoors82272 жыл бұрын
Great video sir,
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 👍
@johnnybrashier16512 жыл бұрын
Love your work stan
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Johnny have a good one!
@jimbob59602 жыл бұрын
sams a good dude you can just tell, better treat that guy right !!
@Dirtmonkey2 жыл бұрын
You got it 👊
@69mustang072 жыл бұрын
Putting your name and date on your project is neat. I redid the siding on my home and one of the peices I took off had the company name date from 1956 and that it cost 250 bucks on the siding and then on the studs there was a another note with the date and saying 2 guys built it in 1 week, along with empty beer cans in the wall cavities.