How to Use a Compactor for Retaining Walls

Allan Block
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Published on Mar 31, 2007

How to build a retaining wall steps for backfilling & compaction. Once the base course of your wall is installed backfill the area behind the blocks. Then compact the area behind the blocks with a walk behind plate compactor. Compaction is critical to a successful retaining wall. This video describes proper backfill techniques and compaction with rock, gravel and soils for an Allan Block retaining wall.

You can find complete installation instructions, a local store near you, as well as design ideas and easy to use estimating tools at our website: allanblock.com

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