How to build a RETAINING WALL that WON'T fall over!

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Today we're rebuilding a retaining wall that wasn't built correctly. We're gonna show you how to build a retaining wall that WON'T fall over. It's not crazy complicated, comes down to a few simple factors:
1. Proper compaction of your subgrade
2. Bury a footer course of wall block below grade
3. Install drainage behind the wall so water can escape
4. Backfill with clean stone
5. Use geogrid reinforcement if required by spec
6. Use separation fabric over top your clean stone backfill, to keep topsoil from migrating down into the backfill
You follow those steps, you'll have a wall that lasts a long time.
The wall block used was Techo Bloc Suprema. www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls...
Here's a link to that sling we used to swing that gravel in: www.amleo.com/sling-bag-mega-...
If you need a retaining wall contractor in or around Altoona PA, hit us up!
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@dirkus3722 4 жыл бұрын

I built retaining walls for about ten years, before my body wore out and I had to switch to a desk job. We always had a hard time selling our walls because we were always the high bid, but I know of at least three jobs we didn't build that we ended up re-building several years later because the low bidder had no idea what they were doing (one 3' wall was built on 1" of play sand over soil - guess what happened to that one...). So I saw your video title and thought "yeah right, nobody builds retaining walls right any more." Happy to say you completely proved me wrong. On the odd chance the homeowner sees this, know that you got a really high quality, professional installation that will never fail, and it is worth every penny you paid.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dirkus! Happy to read your comment :) Thanks for watching! Cheers!

@dashcammer4322 2 жыл бұрын

There's often not enough money available to do a job right...but there's somehow always enough money available to do the same job over (and to do it right).

@crimsonghost411 8 ай бұрын

I’m currently in the process of building a block retaining wall 20ft long by 3ft tall. I’ve got my trench dug and leveled. I’ve looked online and I’m confused by the type of base gravel type I need. So do I need to put fabric on top of the dirt, then fill with gravel, then start my base block layer. Then do I keep putting gravel behind the wall or do I backfill with dirt? If anyone could help or guide me in the right direction that would be much appreciated

@davidreynolds4684 2 ай бұрын

It was top notch. I've got a little one to do. I've got about 120' of cliff with a 100 year old house hanging over the top. As soon as I recoup from measuring the cliff on my face I'll get started. I think I'll need the use of my left hand and wrist. And my right shoulder being in the right place will prob make the job go smoother as well. If I started now I'd look like Quazi moto with a tool belt on hobbling across the cliff side.

@geoffreycrawley3985 2 ай бұрын

@@crimsonghost411 From what I have learned (and am applying to my own wall building on my property), you need to have a moderately coarse "dirty" gravel compacted well directly under the first block course to be stable. I would say depending on the material that you excavated to (loose soil, clay, rocky soil, large stones) you need an appropriate depth (up to 6") of that coarse gravel, ideally with a membrane between the gravel and loose soil. The backfill needs to be the coarse 3/4" (or 5/7th) clean drainage gravel several feet in width which is quite stable and drains well preventing the freeze/thaw cycles of retained water that shoves the wall over with time.

@lupolee 4 жыл бұрын

Well, they say you learn something every day, and today I learned what separation fabric was. So thank you, because I hadn't watched your other 200 videos.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Lee 👊 glad you found some tips

@colorocko1 4 жыл бұрын

Great job guys...good learning experience for me and very entertaining!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Nice hear that thanks!

@steveperchinsky5833 Жыл бұрын

its so rewarding to see a professional contractor at work. I am a retired renovation and electrical contractor. There are so many half assed contractors out there. YOU SIR are the man to hire hands down.

@jkwo2007 4 жыл бұрын

Proficiency makes confidence. Thank you very much for sharing.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You bet

@dividendminer 2 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal work guys! Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@thesage1096 3 жыл бұрын

i just love this guys energy and attitude, so much positivity, seems like they truly enjoy their trade.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

We love our jobs!

@kman2870 4 жыл бұрын

Very impressed. I am in construction and this young guy knows what he is doing and doesn't cut corners and makes great videos.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

thanks! :)

@spartanalphamode2987 Жыл бұрын

He also makes a lot of money which gives him more motivation to do more better projects in the future. Not hating but with his money I would do the same wall even better 😂

@icecoupe 4 жыл бұрын

He explains in articulate detail giving information others do not! Well done!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@simonwaite5815 4 жыл бұрын

Great job that will last forever. Thanks for sharing your ideas and techniques!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@michaelwankel 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video. I absolutely love your channel, I came for the Ponds, and have been hooked ever since. Thanks for sharing!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Glad you are enjoying the videos! Love making them ;)

@johnnieyates3928 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent value sir, you sharing your hands-on expertise is the most valuable asset available at this point in time. I see your technique applied at scale you demonstrated applicable to whatever size and scale necessary. I look forward to more in detail construction methods and such, please.

@Tusseylandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnnie!

@MrBreacher68 3 жыл бұрын

Great job and great information!!! I am by no means handy like this but truly enjoy learning these money saving techniques! Do it right the first time and take comfort in a well done job the will last for decades to come. Awesome job!!! Keep up the great work!!!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

@Magesandrogue 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I just did a small 2 foot wall. One thing I learn other than leveling, smoothing underside of block is wearing a back belt. Nothing stops work faster than a sore back. Cheers

@Tusseylandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

For sure! Good luck!

@AaaaandYerDhem 3 ай бұрын

This guy loves his job and it shows. They will always do the best work thanks for sharing. Just tackled this project. Not easy when you're new, but we pulled it off. Thanks for the help

@luisogushi6651 4 жыл бұрын

Great job with super detailed step by step!! Frog at the end adds up a special touch!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch! ;)

@atom-xgaming7507 4 жыл бұрын

when you put imagination, knowledge and hard work into what you do it always looks good and works good.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Aaaamen

@naserlu728 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tusseylandscaping what about the cost of that little wall 😂😂😂😂😂💰💰💰💰💰💰

@VijayaBjoshi 3 жыл бұрын

there are contractors [encountered few] and there are professionals - we know where you stand taking pride in what you do. I am proud to watch this many times to learn.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vijaya. Glad it was useful

@jefferygilliam6365 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great video. Thank you so much for all the information it was so helpful. I’m even willing to try to do one myself at my home. Thank you so much.

@mjrchiphazord8891 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining separation fabric this is the first of your videos I have watched

@hj8607 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructive guide . Incredible number of 'authorities ' on building retaining walls that are really just decorative facades destined to fail in no time flat .

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, unfortunately... Thanks for the support

@jamesbroadbent4559 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, great info, thanks for taking the time to make it.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You bet James

@johnmichaelkarma 2 жыл бұрын

just third way through and I can tell this is a great vid,informative,complete,well filmed and edited with a touch of humor

@mikelovetere4719 4 жыл бұрын

Yep! Beautiful job.. Well done boys!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@dkjchannel155 3 жыл бұрын

$9,000 for new installation, and $5,000 for tear off and prep virgin to start over.... not bad, that is about what I should charge here in North Carolina, but I do recognize that your drainage outlets and over gravel behind walls it's fantastic. For now on I will install those caps at front of walls. Congratulations, it been a honor to watch your guys. God Bless you....!!!!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks allot! Cheers and good luck in your business

@coreyperez13 3 жыл бұрын

2:21, I just want to point out that this IS the first video I've watched of yours. I like the method, descriptions and your editing. I'll keep watching. Thanks!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Corey!

@dougcrouch9138 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! We are wanting to build an extra bay on our garage, the ground slopes 4'. a wall will have to be built! Now I know what questions to ask when I seek bids! Thanks for sharing!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You bet Doug! Good luck!

@danielmarshall4587 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video great insight, all the best.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You bet Daniel! Thanks for the support!

@GruntHarley 4 жыл бұрын

I think you guys need to come do my wall if you can even call it that now. Great work. True professionals.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Sure! Where are you located?

@bilhep 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great learning experience and I did not even get my hands dirty!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@steveberkstresser7079 2 жыл бұрын

Came upon your page grew up in fulton county and played tussy in baseball for years. Great work. Job well done from Canada.

@scootersmith7362 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely learned a little more...even though I've never had a wall fail..but always nice to learn something new..

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching scooter!

@JD-bo4fs 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at contractors to do work here in MN and now, I at least know when they describe/explain what they will do, knowing if they are any good at what they claim to do. Awesome Video!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Hey John, glad this video helped you get a better understanding! Good luck on your project 🙌

@TheDwillia3 4 жыл бұрын

They did a great job.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Daniel!

@otmcc7838 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see you do it right. Best wishes.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks OTMCC! All the best!

@randygreen007 2 жыл бұрын

You had me when you said you’re building it better than it has to be! This is some of the best information I’ve seen on retaining walls. One question though, how many courses can you run with this type of block? Beautiful job!

@richardyenrealtors 3 жыл бұрын

As I retired builder I have seen many projects done right and wrong. Your wall is 100% textbook perfect. Actually a little overkill which is exactly the way to build! I always did extra to be sure my projects help up forever. If I was doing retaining walls, landscaping, building a house, renovating a house it was always done right. Your one excellent example of a contractor doing the job right and taking pride in their work. Well done! Thank you!

@Tusseylandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard! Appreciate the comment!

@bradmesserle999 3 жыл бұрын

When money is no object :) Great video on what it actually takes to build a proper wall.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brad

@matthewjames2235 3 жыл бұрын

First vid I’ve seen of yours. Great job...nice to watch someone doing things right when showing others how to do it!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We believe in a job well done!

@shakejones 3 жыл бұрын

now...that was slick indeed! great job guys! thank you for sharing!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mikah4051 4 жыл бұрын

That is a well built wall. Great example of Professionalism.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@skeletorjustskeletor1371 4 жыл бұрын

I've never seen wall blocks like that, they're cool.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony! ;)

@citizen320 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the separation fabric! 😎

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Most defintiely! :)

@tedmihalca 2 жыл бұрын

WESTON YOU GUYS JUST MADE OUR LIFE EASIER lol!!! Oh my goodness that sling is clutch for so many different things!

@kevincomstock9615 4 жыл бұрын

Well done👍

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev 🤝

@mikelovetere4719 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are going to be in business for a long time...As long as the wall...

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You betcha!

@daibhiseaghdha153 4 жыл бұрын

the wall will more than likely out live us all, you can't beat quality workmanship

@toddcook8824 3 жыл бұрын

? No mortor? 👀

@coreywentzell3699 3 жыл бұрын

As long as the kids working for him lol

@steven6068 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Great explanation of what and why you are building it that way. Stay safe...

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Hubbs3of6 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining. This is the first video of yours I've seen.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jonathan!

@florida57 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Here in Florida all that rock would cost a medium fortune. Keep up the right way. Look forward to your other vids.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah, we kind of take the stone for granted up here. Right in the Allegheny mountains, so it's plentiful

@florida57 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tusseylandscaping Your video was very well put together. You should have a cable channel. Certainly would be better to watch than a lot of the stuff on there these days. Enjoyed the music too. Glad there are people that truly are great at what they do. Also I like the encouragement you do with the other guys, it's a good team.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Florida. Appreciate it. We're just doing our thing, doing our best, and having fun doing it :)

@EzequielBaltazar 4 жыл бұрын

You could definitely buy a 10 acre farm here in Brazil with the cost of this tiny wall.

@cartascorazon161 3 жыл бұрын

Masakit yn tlga.ang tyan m dba msakit?pero npachck m ung ihi mo?sa sigarilyo dn kc nkkuha sakit ndi lng dn s kinakain.bka lagi png maalat kain nyo.

@jimwiskus8862 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys do incredible work. That job deserves a plaque somewhere on the face of the wall.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! 😉

@brentking-gmailking2570 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Great video. The wall looks beautiful. Have a great day.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@bruce5476 3 жыл бұрын

How great explanation of the building the retainer wall. I would love you guys do a video on follow up 5-10 years later and revisit projects you have completed to see how everything holds up. Almost every retainer wall looks good when it is first completed. The main question is does it still look good 5-10 years after installments. I'm sure your projects will withstand the test of time, the follow up video will just validate the quality work. Thanks and keep it up.

@Tusseylandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

Amen! That's exactly right. Appreciate the support!

@Ihatezidiotz 4 жыл бұрын

A friend just asked me if i knew how to build a retaining wall.. now i can look like a champ using your knowledge.. :P just kidding.. sending him the link.. Great work

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha that's the way to roll!

@angelopcs 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I need a wall redone. Glad I saw this, I need to save up some money for a couple of more years! I saw caulking? in the background, but I didn't catch what it was used for?

@Hirokiji 4 жыл бұрын

Glueing...

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

yep, in places where we couldnt use the black clips (curved part of the wall and the cap stone) we glued them instead.

@DJPoloMan 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos giving detailed explanation.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@cahoonm 3 жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon this and have to say by end of video felt like having a beer with you. Lot of fun, good job and wish you all the best from Bastrop, Texas!

@briancorrigan5350 4 жыл бұрын

Hand digging a basement addition, almost 40 years ago, just touched the buried rotten gas line with a shovel and it started leaking. Sealed the crack by rubbing a bar of soap on the crack. Good thing I was wearing my brown pants. Shut it off at the street and replaced the pipe. If you want to know how to build any type of foundation or stonework to last, watch videos from a contractor who works where there are cold winters and plenty of moisture. That combo exposes shortcuts and shoddy work every time.

@pensive69 4 жыл бұрын

Along that line of thought I assume they made the utility local One Call?

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah we always call in to the utility to come mark things out

@johnbell1543 4 жыл бұрын

You guy's did an excellent job on that retaining wall!! I see you had a few nuts commenting that don't know what there talking about!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! What can I say..? 🤷‍♂️ Some in every crowd

@wabitt11 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Who knew it was SO much work and SO much technology?!?! I'm very impressed!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😜

@niczoom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the time and effort in making this video!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@petersvan7880 4 жыл бұрын

First class job!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

@dwaynerobare1153 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Job guys!!!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwayne!

@markypolo55 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, just found your video. Watched the whole thing! Great work guys!!!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nwood1025 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you mentioned why you put down separation fabric, because this was my first video lol

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@EieCiePie 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish you guys were near me. Fantastic job.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

We can be!

@matthewk6731 3 жыл бұрын

This is definitely the professional version versus the homeowner version. I did a small two block flower bed retaining wall. I dug the trench and filled it with water and that gave me my level point. And I took those bamboo barbecue skewer sticks that look like really long toothpicks and put it in both sides at the water level. Then I drained the water and got some old bags of concrete that were pretty much useless because they've been sitting around too long and made a slurry and filled it up to the level of the skewers. Then I just laid in my bottom course of block on the concrete and it never moved since. I think it's not bad for not having a clue on how to do it.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

A get it done attitude will get you a long way!

@user-yg8dh1fw6l Ай бұрын

Man that's a freakin great idea, the laws of mutha nature are the ultimate. 😃

@maximechevalier1923 3 жыл бұрын

Good job guys the bag for the stone.......... easy as ...... not worry about longevity for the wall well done👌👍👊

@javiertorres9114 4 жыл бұрын

Well done. This video was very helpful.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Javier! Glad it helped! Good luck!

@tombeaulieu8823 4 жыл бұрын

Geogrids primary function is to stabilize the material being retained, which in turn reduces the lateral force being applied to the wall. The secondary benefit would be helping to hold the face in place, but that's not what makes geogrid the super impressive product it is :) You for sure do everything right as far as utilizing it, very solid build!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom! Yep, you're correct. So much misinformation out there on walls, glad to see this spot on comment 🙌💪

@tombeaulieu8823 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tusseylandscaping yessir, I've replace a whole lot of failed retaining walls from people who didn't understand the principals involved, it's a shame to see so many falling over when building it right in the first place would have solved all the problems!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

And not been any harder to do than what the worked to install it incorrectly!

@tombeaulieu8823 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tusseylandscaping precisely! Except it does cost a little more, more money for drainage material, more money for geogrid and soil separation, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than paying twice to build the same wall!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

100% truth!

@damivideo09 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Great video. We live in NH and would like to build a 4’ wall along our drive under garage/walkout basement. We live at the bottom of the hill and we a lot of water. We just wanna make sure the wall will hold up. How deep should the subgrade be? Thank you so much for your time!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Make sure you bury a full course of block below grade, and depending on what the spec is on the wall block you are using, you may need geo grid as well. Good luck!

@aaronstestlab 2 жыл бұрын

8:55 thanks for showing how the drain terminates! Have watched a few vids that mention the drain pipe but nothing of what to do at the end of it.

@Tusseylandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@theairevolution2430 2 ай бұрын

What beautiful work.

@pallavmukherjee 4 жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB BY YOU TWO GUYS.....AM IMPRESSED. AM FROM CHANDIGARH, INDIA.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁 Thanks for watching!

@thomaspflasterer7366 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Make it infinitely stronger by adding a layer of geo text every 8”. This creates Geosynthetically reinforced soil. The geo text can interleaf the concrete masonry units. It’s a bit more fussing around for a way strronger wall

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

For sure! We didn't do geo grid on every course, I think that would've been a bit overkill 😜

@gregoryhodges1134 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and informative video. A neighbor needs to replace an old stone retaining wall that's 10 to 12' high. A stepped back wall made of interlocking blocks has been recommended. Would you recommend that approach?

@SciaticaDrums 3 жыл бұрын

Wish you guys were in MA! Learning a lot! Willl put it all to use next Spring!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@shannonjustice7395 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for such a fun and informative video! I have a question though. I live way too far from you guys to hire you to build such a wall for me and am on a limited budget but the size is approximately the same. I am going to have to build this one myself as there is no one where I live in the backwoods that does this sort of thing. Approximately, without divulging too much personal or private information, should a wall like this cost me to do myself, granting that I have all my own equipment to compact it, lift the gravel, etc? Just a ballpark figure would be fine as I know brick and gravel cost differently throughout the U.S. Again, thanks so much for teaching me how to do this the right way!👌😊

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shannon, glad the video is helping you out! :) I would be prepared to spend 5-7k on a project this size that is DIY. Good luck!

@shannonjustice7395 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tusseylandscaping Thanks so much for the great information!

@IamFormaggio 4 жыл бұрын

10 years ago I build a wall with 6×6 treated lumber. I needed to build it alone, without fancy tools and still do my day job. I've been regretting it since!

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

The sad truth 🥺

@DaveyBlue32 3 жыл бұрын

Dig out behind it and install some proper drainage....???

@DaveyBlue32 3 жыл бұрын

About 24k???

@wenadawe 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative. This video is what I've been searching for.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Good luck!

@GatormanEsquire 8 ай бұрын

Three years later and this video is still helping random folks like me. Thanks for sharing this very informative video.

@Tusseylandscaping 8 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@GuyWithAnOpinion2 4 жыл бұрын

So the first step in building a good retaining wall is realizing that it's too big a job to do on your own, and that's why there are professionals.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! This ☝️☝️☝️☝️

@patrickwallace5383 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tusseylandscaping It looks great! There is a lot more that goes into one of those walls than I ever knew about. Thank you for the video! Fantastic job guys!

@MadeByEarTV 4 жыл бұрын

Hardly, I just underpinned my house and built a 50sqM basement, I work in TV.

@k.scottphillips8933 3 жыл бұрын

That's not really true. It's more a matter of whether you have the time or not and a willingness to learn. A lot can be done by an individual with a little leverage, some good tools and innovative thinking. A lot of so-called "professionals" that are licensed and bonded will mess up these days. There are more bad ones than good ones in my experience. These guys happen to be one of those who take pride in their work and have expertise, but I can name countless contractors in our area who don't, and the worst part is that the county issues permits and approves jobs that were done criminally.

@jimbernard71 4 жыл бұрын

Best how to video that I've seen! Where are you based out of? WELL DONE...

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you! 😌

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Hollidaysburg PA

@jimbernard71 4 жыл бұрын

ROCK ON!!!

@joshjoshi1978 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - Informative and fun. Thanks!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh! Glad you liked it!

@rizabalanca2788 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mark man you did the right thing awesome beautiful work New York thank you

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Riza

@James-bv4nu 4 жыл бұрын

Great video ! And nice work ! Whenever I put in a drain pipe, I always ask the question, how do I clean this out when it's clogged up ? And always bury utility inside a drain pipe. I cringe when I see utility buried right in the dirt. But the utility was buried before you got there.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Yeah, we had to work with what was there

@DonaldDump2024 4 жыл бұрын

I’m curious what a wall like that costs. I can only imagine. It’s beautiful and will be there for generations with that design and craftsmanship.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig! It was 14k

@DonaldDump2024 4 жыл бұрын

Tussey Landscaping That’s less than I thought for all that work, material and equipment.

@olivernassry4055 3 жыл бұрын

What is the length and height of this wall

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

@@olivernassry4055 it's approx 45' long and about 52" tall

@dr150 3 жыл бұрын

@@Tusseylandscaping Is that 14k WITH material? if not, how much was the material in addition?

@lynx9373 4 жыл бұрын

Great install, and great video!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@chetklapprodt7282 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking wall! Well done!

@Tusseylandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@hoonage5 4 жыл бұрын

I say you get what you pay for. This guy shows how to build a retaining wall that won't fail in your lifetime. Key elements: spend lots of money to buy lots of material and find a competent person to put all those materials together correctly. Good job.

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

You got it man!

@johnroddy8756 4 жыл бұрын

Great job and i am a stone mason

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Cheers from worker to worker 🙌🥂

@IraChandler 3 жыл бұрын

Would like to see more detail on each step, like how you trim the geogrid. Great work. Good overview.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

We just cut it back with an utility knife. And then used a torch to burn it back in until you couldn't see it anymore

@kimlongley3300 3 жыл бұрын

SUPERB! Makes me understand that I will NOT attempt this myself or it will look bad and not last. I am no longer in my 30s, 40s or 50s!

@unionbetty 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I truly enjoyed your video very professional. I'm a retiree and tying to build a small three block garden wall with a curve at the end. My question is I have put down approx. 3 to 4 inches of base material, I should say I dug a trench about 10 in deep . My wall pavers are 7 inches in height. How much sand should i bring in to lay the wall stones on? and should i back fill with course stone behind the wall. Again this is just a garden wall .I live in northern Michigan, we might get 3 months of summer and about 7 months of winter. the rest is bug season. LOL

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

hey glad you enjoyed the video! I would do 6" of crushed stone base (compacted) and then use a smaller open aggregate stone for your setting bed, like #9's or 1b. I don't prefer to use sand. Regarding the setting bed, we make it only 1" thick

@brianandlynphilippines 3 жыл бұрын

There is a biblical tale or proverb about a house built on stone, as opposed to one built on sand, I do believe the one built on sand is the no no.

@jakanddax0 3 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the geogrid that was sticking out the front of the wall? It looks like you were putting blocks on top of it while it was still sticking out.

@Tusseylandscaping 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was, we just cut it back against, s and then used a torch to melt it out of sight

@dinnerwithfranklin2451 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Lovely work

@burimduka1705 4 ай бұрын

That’s a clean job nice work

@scarygrandma 4 жыл бұрын

Great wall, great content, very informative. Small note, got carsick watching, so maybe don't pace as much when videoing. Thanks and I look forward to more videos!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁 Yeah, trying to do better with that 😬

@robertgillis2697 4 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't be watching this vid while driving anyway- even if your Tesla was on autopilot.

@costarica6536 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with comment above. Loved the content and tried to focus on what the guys were doing, but the fast camera movements and flash editing were preventing me from actually absorbing and retaining the information. It's edgy and exciting to edit the content like a tv ad, but it's too much for an entire video. Slow it down and take some time to explain the work at a normal pace. Keep up the great work, and I'm now a subscriber!

@llessufpb 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully a helpful tip! The geogrid you are using is a uniaxial grid. It is the correct type of grid for your application, but as the name implies uniaxial grid’s strength is only in one direction. The grid is designed to be installed perpendicular to the wall face not parallel like you did in the video. It takes more time due to the cuts and overlaps, but you will not get the strength you are looking for unless it’s installed properly. I have been in the geogridand geotextile business for 7 years now so I hope you find my comment helpful and not critical! Great video!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Now this ☝️ is the way to write a helpful comment people! Thanks Brooks! 😊 Everything you said I agree with, except, this is bi directional grid. Let me find a link to the grid we used

@tomszabo7350 4 жыл бұрын

Unigrid has ribs/slits in one direction (parallel to the roll) but as the video clearly shows they used square grid which is what makes it biaxial (squares have the same strength in both directions, simple physics).

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this. ☝️ Thanks Tom!

@Tusseylandscaping 4 жыл бұрын

This is what we used Brooks www.amleo.com/srw-3-series-geogrid-4-ft-x-50-ft/p/GEO-3450/?kc=amlshop20n,&mkwid=|dm&pcrid=416316781657&pkw=&pmt=&plc=&prd=GEO-3450,GEO-3450&slid=&pgrid=96761566474&ptaid=pla-325991452724&gclid=Cj0KCQjwncT1BRDhARIsAOQF9LmfZhlce2rxCnQKizS80buCthoDpX4daJZi5ORKPj4DEDq1_VmUp9gaAom1EALw_wcB

@llessufpb 4 жыл бұрын

Tussey Landscaping Awesome! Glad to hear it!