Segmental Retaining Wall Base Course Installation

[sirangrymob]

The only thing I would add to this video, is any wall of length. Say more than 25'.

I would personally suggest using a transit or laser to check elevation. I don't care

how good you are with a level you will be off. I actually use laser for front/back/sidetoside.

[javime99]

If the drainage pipe is installed at the lowest block, how and where do you discharge the water accumulated?

[sirangrymob]

@javime99 99% of all engineered walls I've done was discharged every 50 ft.

And you do so out the face of the block.

[christophbrady]

i love this video i love wall construction.

[RetainingWallExpert]

Very true - a deadblow hammer (which is a hard plastic hammer, essentially) works great for this application. Very careful use of a steel sledgehammer is okay, too, but there's an increased chance to break the block.

[weathernoggin]

lol a deadblow might be a good investment instead that rubber mallet.

[alan041]

when i build with ab blocks i like to put a slight bit batter on my base course, for added security

[kelosh1]

Thanks for the video!

[4923ariwan]

Nice, usefull info...

[stuartm990]

Great tips, going to start my AB stones wall next week