A Wall Failure I haven't seen before...

[@JoseAlvarez-kb2io]

I remember seeing a comment in a previous video saying you talked too much in video, but honestly I really enjoy your regular video style. I come for the jokes, stories, tips, and explanations. I have no problem being able to watch work being done and listen to you. Either way enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work. God bless.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I appreciate that!

[@kevinclarke6960]

Love the video Stan. It’s great how you have enough of a back log of film to be able to mix it up during any season. Keeps things fresh for viewers. Cheers

[@Dirtmonkey]

That's the plan! I like to throw a little summer into the middle of winter hahaha.

[@Phillm88]

The coolest thing is to watch someone's craftsmanship come together. Most annoying thing is having someone watch you work 😅

[@raylz19]

Using the geo-grid to transfer the radius was brilliant.

[@iwuvmycolts]

Your crew is so good... I love perfection (I'm very OCD), and these guys are the gold standard when it comes to perfection!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks so Much!

[@HandUpCo]

It’s awesome to see how big your channel is. I enjoy how much you interact with and listen to your viewers. Keep up the great videos!

[@Dirtmonkey]

I appreciate that!

[@christophermartinez2608]

Dude im 24 and I appreciate all the commentary!!! People dont want to learn anything and only watch cause it’s entertaining. but your providing real insight and explanations and jokes which is awesome. Im learning a lot from your vids so keep up the awesome work!

[@andrewchitty5453]

always pumping out the videos!, keep it up Stanley and team.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks! Will do! Got 2 cool plowing vids coming up

[@jerryclleung]

Just watching you guys set those first stones were painful... brought back memories and I was just setting a few footings for PT wood to lay across...

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its tedious and time consuming.

[@DouglasUphoff]

Thanks again Stan. Two things stand out for me. 1st, your excavator operator is super skilled with that grapple. It was nothing short of impressive. 2nd, the use of paint with the combination of foam board and geo-grid to maintain similar curves was very clever. It's clear that you have a 1st class crew. Kudos!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍. Appreciate the kind words Douglas.

[@kobelcofan]

I've noticed how good your foremen are with the new guys and making sure to explain how to lay the block. The most incredible thing of all is how your guys look like they all want to be there.

[@matthewrogers94mr]

Its amazing watching yall build wall, they always look very well built and sturdy!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Much appreciated🙏

[@chlschls8894]

Love the culture you created Stan! Personally I like you talking explaining details because every site is different and site conditions dictate how you attack every job and solve issues that inevitably come up on every site. Go get em!

[@Dirtmonkey]

More commentary to come- 2 snowplowing vids back to back

[@MrNiccholas]

Always love your videos! I always try to find something to say just so I can comment! I always appreciate how you answer SO many comments! I love that you put in the same detail work into your KZbin Chanel as you do your landscaping work!

[@rah4124]

What I notice about your work is you do so you don't have to come back, and I respect that.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you sir! We try to do the best we can.

[@davereese2859]

I've seen blocks from the big box stores that are already crumbling sitting on the pallet. The manufacturer scrimped on cement and added extra sand as a filler. They don't last very long.

[@Dirtmonkey]

yep and these were also exposed to the constant freeze thaw cycle weakening them more

[@ecospider5]

I was wondering what would cause that. Thanks for the clarification.

[@johnstevens1748]

Really cool video!! I'm surprised the homeowners didn't ask you to route the downspouts behind the walls and away from the house. Keep up the great work!!! Thanks!!

[@HankinsExcavating]

You know your videos are getting better!!!!! That grapple on that mini is the berries,perfect for what you guys do!!! Keep on keepn on brother!!

[@hutsonsgiannunzio]

I was definitely drawn into it, just watching them do it and how they do is memorizing, and to see how Tim was doing his magic on the excavator.

[@Dirtmonkey]

I thought it was mesmorizing as well. It drew me in.

[@KenMrKLC]

Nice looking work. Interesting choice of dumping that base gravel onto the lawn directly. It was nice to just get into the groove and watch the progress without interruption.

[@midwesttrashtrucks]

Another great video, keep working hard and stay safe! Best wishes from IL

[@hedonisticzen]

You've built what's called a "solid company culture".

[@Dirtmonkey]

That was the word I was looking for. Thank you!

[@franciscomagana4033]

🤔

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Sure is 💪🏻

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Alternatively, you have build a team .. that works. 😁

[@stevenr8606]

Yep Francisco, NO sealant between the house and bricks. For that matter, NO moisture barrier at all on the house bricks.

[@johnhunter273]

Your crews always seem to compliment each other. Great team work!

[@MiniMachines1]

How high can you build that wall workout any anchor mating into the ground in the back? Looks like a nice block to work with.

[@Dirtmonkey]

We have built walls about 28 feet tall with this kind of block. its all in geogrid lengths and engineering

[@michaelthola1709]

another great video. You and your crew do amazing work the attention to detail is just amazing.

[@crankshaft1053]

Can’t wait to see the video of the storm we just had in Minnesota. Keep it up Stan

[@Dirtmonkey]

Coming soon!

[@TBE.LLC.]

Thanks for another great video and you're very lucky to have such a good crew to work with you, they prove that they know what they're doing instead of just saying they know what they're doing I work with a few people that are all nothing but talk and whatever a problem occurs it's never their fault I myself have made plenty of mistakes and I do my best to learn from them and your videos have been a godsend I'm not a landscaper but I do play around on the side a little bit once again thank you very much

[@Dirtmonkey]

I have hired those guys- they tell big stories that fall short on results.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Nice install its all about the 1st course ! Did someone say SHOUT OUT !! 📣 🙏🤟

[@randyreinninger6826]

Your guys work together well and communicate when need so .Awesome job

[@danielhutton3211]

No offense to this crew, they’re amazing builders, I love watching your videos, but Sam is the ultimate camera man.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Oh man- Sam is going to get a big ego now. hahaha

[@febbral]

Stanley, you have one hell of a good team working for you, they do excellent work building walls and excavating material. Very professional in work ethics.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Much appreciated🙏

[@Ty-bz7zx]

Love the attention to detail. Great crew, a direct reflection of their training/leadership. (being on camera might help too!) =)

[@finallyitsed2191]

Quality construction??.... no question. I'm very impressed. These walls should last many decades and probably will outlast the house. Now, that clamshell bucket; wow. I want one. What a useful piece of equipment! I thought a thumb was the Godsend until now. As usual, your videos are top notch just like your work and your workforce. Kudos!

[@haydenuk02]

Excellent work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care hope you and your crew/family have a great week

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks, you too! Stay Safe bro!

[@haydenuk02]

@@Dirtmonkey No problem bud and thank you and you stay safe too pal 👍

[@michaelwebb57]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Outstanding crew! You can be proud!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelwebb57]

@@Dirtmonkey You're welcome!

[@richardsedorski1206]

Always love watching your guys doing this stuff fab.

[@myrrhavm]

MY GRASS!!!!!! That’s going to be a difficult clean. Lawnmower shooting rocks for months at cars, windows, houses, anything else nearby.

[@jimshoe6828]

Stan, the best way of judging the training of a good bunch of people is by what they do when the 'boss' isn't watching. They are doing the right things for the right reasons. Good job 👍👍

[@b.2221]

Laugh all you like , but I would happily sit with a pack of beers on a warm evening , and just admire that wall. You buy a Rolex knowing the workmanship inside is second to none, but that wall is built by hand by craftsman , and you can see it 👍 Tam.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Dang Thank you for the kind words!

[@kylekroschel3879]

Stanley I always tell my workers all the time that every job is like the old saying "measure twice cut once", if you do the job right the first time you don't have to come back and do it again! Even if it takes a day or 2 longer then expected, it's always amazing to find good guys that will go the extra mile!

[@jtraveny]

the more and more i watch it makes me want to get a job in landscaping

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its very satisfying.

[@luzpaivabellydance]

You want to say that the "team is well-oiled"... the individuals know exactly how to play their roles... Greetings from Brazil!!🤙🏾✌🏾

[@brianmyer8094]

Awesome video!! Loved how they showed how that old block just fell apart. Is that from to much moisture?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes it is!

[@MagentaRV]

I miss being able to physically do that kind of stuff. Great work!

[@alexandercosta1777]

Thank god your video came out tonight, all I’ve been watching s the weather channel wondering if us her in NJ are gonna get pounded with this snowstorm, Always enjoy the videos Stan, and tonight we had Chinese food, really good, have a great night, Your friend Alexander👊🏼😉

[@csresidentiallawnmowinglan7244]

Not tonight! But get ready for next Sunday night! 😁

[@alexandercosta1777]

@@csresidentiallawnmowinglan7244 I’m defiantly ready, got the snowblower all tuned up and the neighbor is already got his plow on his truck, its go time

[@gibsonlandscapeconstructio7984]

Great video🤙love the wall build vids Thank you for the shout out👍 God bless

[@charleschristiansonii718]

Another awesome job on another wall, lot of craftsmanship, their love for their job shows.....

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you Charles!

[@charleschristiansonii718]

@@Dirtmonkey you’re welcome!!!

[@Juanelloooo]

May i know way not, geogrid and fabric to separate soil from stone?

[@Dirtmonkey]

geogrid is in the wall. but no fabric to seperate the stone as we dont want that to plug and create hydrostatic hot spots behind the wall. Small micro ruptures in the the soil from swelling and expansion to recollapse which can lead to fissures or wall cavities.

[@bobjoatmon1993]

I think what your searching for is: ESPRIT DE CORPS is defined as the pride and honor shared by the members of a group

[@2014gustafson]

Unless you’re in the Army then it’s just another dumb run.

[@stevenr8606]

Andrew, that "dumb run" you did, was to SAVE YOUR ASS!

[@charlesahon]

You do have a good team of guys. The results are amazing.

[@connorlinnenbrink6617]

love the retaining wall/ landscape time lapses!!!

[@JasonBristow2003]

It was such a good video that I didn't want it end. I like the retaining wall videos.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shredct3118]

That was awesome Stanley, thank you.👍🙏

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Old video part of job from last fall I think showed more drainage part of that job what are you grinding with the hydro bucket or the Harley rake should work we discussed before can’t wait to see how actually worked

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes- Same job. Good eye- this was part of the wall build we didn't show in that mini series.

[@robertvannicolo4435]

@@Dirtmonkey I watch all you videos

[@MrHomeland]

Thank you for the shout out bro. Mr. Animal.

[@Dirtmonkey]

You bet

[@matty2helpfull]

Great video stan you guys have a great team going and a work environment that makes me wish I was working with you guys. Great job can't wait for the next video!

[@mikespivey1015]

Glad to see u used the 811 to dig safely great job on the walls

[@juniorlandscape8640]

It's so hard to find guys that have the patience to set that first course but it has to be done right the first time. U got a good crew there

[@justinayala6427]

Best KZbin Ron the platform, your an amazing guy wish I could work for u!!

[@everettbateman5864]

Yo I actually got a shoutout! Thank you. Keep the great videos coming.

[@Dirtmonkey]

No problem!!

[@jerkyturkey007]

Was wondering why there were no deadman tie backs to keep the bank from pushing the wall to the open side. I'm sure there's a good reason, you guys are the best.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Good question! and I don't know why they didn't have that in place before we started

[@onlyfarmzz]

What video editing program do you use?

[@3Hose]

2 Questions: 1 Was the grass where the gravel dumped being removed? If not and that was my yard that I had to run my lawn mower over I would not be a happy camper. 2 Was there an investigation into what made the blocks disintegrate? Could it be something in the soil that will eventually get the new block? Looks like your guys are taking the pains necessary to do the job right. Having employees that take pride in their work is a huge bonus.

[@garykintzler4273]

You have a great group of guys working for you.

[@MishaDaBear]

Great video, but a few questions, the plate tamper was present but did they use it to compact the gravel or was the block put down on loose gravel? What grade of gravel was used, 0.25-0.75"? The hand tamper was clearly used well. On the old wall, I have seen that crumbling concrete to the point of indistinguishable brick or block from mom & pop suppliers who scrimp on the cement in the mix, who use beach sand containing NaCl salt, and worst of all use sawdust to replace sand or other aggregates!

[@jdobad2]

Question why didn't you put a fabric wrap around some of the stone and pipe to keep out dirt and roots and how do you end the pipe so the water doesn't sit in the bottom of the wall so it doesn't rot out again?

[@tyl3688]

Your commentary makes the video a lot better I would have to say.

[@Dirtmonkey]

More commentary to come.😉👊

[@spacecan1]

Love your videos, what do you guys find is the best landscape block glue?

[@mitchthalacker4331]

How come on this one I didn’t see them slide the blocks on each other like previous videos?

[@Dirtmonkey]

They might have done that on the pallet instad of the wall. If a geogrid layer is down then they switch where they can slide the blocks or slag them off.

[@mitchthalacker4331]

@@Dirtmonkey gotcha makes sense. Thanks for the content, enjoy the videos since I got out of landscape/plowing!

[@jameskingston9427]

The music draws me in even more to the video! Where does Danny find all this cool music along with the time to listen to it to put it in at the right moment? Love it! I'd love a shout out! A 2 dollar holler!

[@curtiscarpenter7423]

I really enjoy the content. I used to do landscape and hardscaping I really love it. I like the music you have on the video

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@curtiscarpenter7423]

I would love to be part of your crew but I live and West Virginia lol. You seem like a good boss. And have respect for your employees

[@garrettralston7082]

Have you talked to the MNMF have you discussed anything. Loved the video.

[@NutmegThumper]

Nice work. Curious would you run solid pipe behind the wall in addition for the downspout?

[@jacobknuts]

I seen the Geo grid at 12:20 but I didn’t see them put it in at all. I personally like to install at least one row of grid if my walls are over 5 courses sticking out. It might be overkill but I think it’s worth it. I would like to know what you use as a rule of thumb. Keep the good videos coming.

[@ABetterLifeInc]

The detail to line and level the bricks was impressive. Then brushing them off before stacking on top. I wasn’t expecting to see that.

[@davidpickleball7983]

Wondering what you used for the base material of the wall?

[@bradmcclendon778]

Great Force you and your team do an amazing job at everything you all do have a good night 🖤🖤

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

Pride of ownership! All your guy's take pride in what they do, you have a great team. They seem to all care about the company and have a stake in it and this shows in the work they do.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wise words Scott.

[@janderson8401]

Great video! Was that a special tool for picking up the blocks or just one of the ones for picking up a bunch of bricks? The crumbling block reminds me of a 7' tall retaining wall my dad built about 50 years ago out of 12" CMUs with 4"x 12"x 16" blocks for the caps and a flight of stairs in the middle of the wall. The two stage snow thrower on the Gravely tractor would blast the snow into the face of the cap block and the the steps would on occasion get treated with rock salt so twice ( once in the 80s and again around 2010) I had to strip off the cap block and the steps and replace them. When we sold the property last year the new owner's landscaper was a mazed the wall was still standing since Dad forgot to put any weep holes in the wall. It mast have really good gravel behind it.

[@kennolte5801]

I've never seen blocks crumble like that base. Any idea what they used or what happened to them?

[@Dirtmonkey]

I think constant exposure to water was the problems. freeze thaw cycle toe them apart

[@gregfuller4318]

What do u think about the loaders there coming out with for the zero turn mowers?

[@alexsmirnoff2959]

From your experience, how much approx. horizontal space is needed in the bottom area in case the wall is going to be built with the full access from the top area with the limited access from below? I.e. the property line is close to the future wall and assuming the builders have full access to the top and they can dig as much as needed.

[@thedude4718]

Over the last couple of years, I've been replacing the country stone walls around my property with one that are more manicured and while my work doesn't compare to the professional quality that I see in these videos, I find myself looking forward to the next season when I can start building more. I've been bitten by the hardscape bug in a big way.

[@franciscotorres6883]

Like your videos! Have you build elevated patios w/versalock?

[@maxclement1502]

Stan I picked up a case of that seltzer. Love the grapefruit as well my go to seltzer flavor. Been watching since you made the lawnmower safety video with “Stanley” loved that video. Would love a shoutout

[@Dirtmonkey]

You remember that one hahah! Look for a shoutout in a month or so! Im drinking a lemon spin drift right now- thats one of my favorites beside grapefruit.

[@leemunger8597]

What causes bricks to decompose like that? High acid soil? Bad batch of block?

[@JJLandscaping]

Foam board, geogrid and paint.....ingenious way of making two curves identical. It is so easy to be the best when you have the best crew !!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you very much!

[@TerraContracting]

Excellent video as usual 👍

[@Chris-de3vq]

Interesting, I saw that happen with old water logged cinderblock, unfortunately that was someone's foundation turning to mush.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Oh man- that doesn't sound good.

[@lmilne4859]

Top notch Stanley. You’ve got a good team.

[@brianherron5400]

Keep up the good work, great video 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for the visit

[@tyl3688]

how many foot do you go height wise before you install mesh.

[@Dirtmonkey]

2 feet

[@jus_des96]

Hey commented on a previous video regarding the Fiskars rake that had been wrecked, any word from them if they replaced it for you? It was back on the other retaining wall video with the water problems

[@Dirtmonkey]

I actually never asked them for a replacement. I forgot about it. haha

[@mattreynolds2604]

What are the blocks called, and can I get them in the uk for my own jobs. Matt in the old England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Dirtmonkey]

They are Versa-Lok standard and I don't know if they are in the UK

[@tpgrounds4139]

Quick question .... why not use concrete for a footing and when jointing ? Only asking out of curiosity

[@hjemoghageservice]

I'm running av smal landscaping business here in Norway, I for sure will steal the idea with using the geogrid to transfere shape, that was clever !

[@davewallace.8303]

Definitely fun to watch guys who know what they are doing. It LOOK easy, but not!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wells said- & they do enjoy the work.

[@MrHomeland]

The guys are mythological in there work, great job.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yes they are! Thank you for the good words.

[@cy9431]

Do you ever fill the voids behind the wall block (between the block) or does the compactor fill them in good enough?

[@chefmatthammerschmidt8408]

A song I have been waiting to hear on your channel is "One More Light" by Linkin Park. If anyone can pull it off, it is you, your snow plowing crew, and your editors. This is the perfect night time snow plowing song.