Building a Retaining Wall That Will LAST a LIFETIME!

[@MrBuildit]

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[@eden_blacke]

I'd really like to express my appreciation for this series, my friend. I'm in college rn and I'm not kidding when I say that I find solace in construction and heavy machinery, among other mechanical things. That is to say, having a full, no BS, unbounded, from-the-ground-up construction project turned into a free watchable series is a huge stress reliever for me. I really hope you do actually financially recover from this because you're doing one hell of a job with the content. Thanks so much for being awesome bro!!

[@muhammadhasham9976]

chocolate chai gross

[@Ewoodmi]

That neighbor is ready to go full litigation over $15 worth of sprinklers

[@jasoncrandell759]

I thought the same thing like its a sprinkler head. I get should have came in the other way this and that but come on don't be that asshole over something so small.

[@davidmaier343]

Damn

[@grayroadadventures985]

There is a DICK in every neighborhood. Mr Build It is at best marginally responsible for the driving of others. The transport company is who is responsible. But way to step up and alleviate the tension.

[@5ive9inefx]

That’s the main reason why I didn’t get a house with neighbors around me. I bought my house 18 years ago and it’s in the middle of the woods in Pennsylvania. No neighbors, no stores, no hospitals. Just peace and quiet enjoying the wilderness. 🇺🇸

[@Leo_Y09]

Hey @MrBuildit Alex please keep in mind now that you dug up youre water line that its not far enough under the surface anymore! It will freeze if you do not isolate it. In the current state its not winter safe. Electrical isnt as bad but you should really keep an eye out for youre water isolation

[@debby8428]

I'm actually glad you recorded the neighbor and played it for us. I think he was upset but still handled it well. He mentions the big trucks should not be using the entrance they had been and if they had been using the correct entrance it wouldn't have happened. He does not have to let you fix the problem. He probably doesn't know who you are or maybe he does and would rather have a professional do it. And to those who say he's a "get off my lawn " guy try living in Westchester County NY. I stepped one foot on someones lawn and they sent their dog after me.

[@tonyval4135]

Please mark all lines (gas) with caution tape or what is apporiate. Fantastic job!

[@shindees7676]

That guy on the mini digger is a pro, especially when you see him slide out the levels so accurately.....you are lucky to have that skill level dealing with those slopes. My brother is a digger guy as we like to call him!! It turned out great, it looks amazing, imagine in other seasons what it will look like when there are shrubs and greenery. As for planting....my opinion when I first saw it is that on that first tier (and this depends on what season you will use it the most but I am presuming winter) red twig dogwoods, those vibrant red stems clashing against the white snow it would be amazing. They are so tall after there leaves drop and they leave these amazing red stems that unless ye get 3/4 feet of snow on that level they will always peak through. Love watching the builds....I am in Ireland and we don't celebrate it but Happy Thanksgiving!

[@12elite12]

Not that impressive any operator worth his salt can do that. It takes a real operator to dig around utilities

[@brosky117]

I’ve been subscribed for a few years and just wanted to say thanks for making all these videos. I’ve really enjoyed them!

[@donnaknowles-ni8fg]

what a wonderful winter wonderland...you and your family are blessed people

[@Raymond-Gibb]

Run a grinding disc along each row so the gaps even. I would wait until it's all together and had some time to settle beforehand though.

[@social_euge5896]

Great video and amazing work building that wall in such a short time. One consideration is be careful with those end caps because someone may stand on them thinking they are glued and that could be nasty.

[@leighelliott5097]

man would love to see some small mini pine tree placed in the garden, id personally just copy what the beautiful homes do in Colorado

[@timothypayne3068]

Shout out LMNT head of marketing, did not expect to see you guys on both Bryanbros and Mr. Build it

[@MNHayyaN]

the view with snow... that's a beauty!

[@JJ-to6qu]

Over a quarter acre!

[@10tenman10]

Looks amazing

[@DGuyette]

Great job! Really taking shape.

[@fletcherdale4371]

I will admit that I was disappointed that the Concrete saw was not a Cordless Ryobi!!! This is looking Sweet!!

[@natureandnorth]

What an awesome video. Soooo much work! 🎉🎉🎉

[@jos_world_]

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[@JOEHASSAN2017]

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[@RainG69]

Imperfections in the stone have to be so water can get through right? Those are essentially weep holes.

[@RamsesTorresLifevantageIndDist]

The retaining wall looks stunning.

[@HeIsGreaterThanUs]

I built a 50 foot retaining wall 4 foot tall last summer. I did 80% of the block myself and leveled 75% of the first row myself... so worth it once done, but yes it flies once you get that first row. My blocks were a little different but were 80 lbs. each and I almost made it to the end without crushing my fingers lol

[@gpetesr]

Awesome video man 🙏🏻

[@nathankveene]

Pretty sure you’re supposed to alternate the caps narrow face, wide face - that should get rid of the unsightly pie shaped gaps.

[@connerblah]

That's what I thought as well, but from the b roll at the end, it looks like the narrow face doesn't have any texture. Maybe that's okay though?

[@colemanpetree5865]

Caps need to be alternated so they fit together with no gap

[@TheJeracuda]

lmao I think you needed Matt's Offroad Recovery to come take out that stump as I bet with one of his recovery rigs he could've ripped it out no problem

[@Old_Man_Pete]

Too nice to the neighbour, ask what's his problem and tell him to get off your land, you offered to fix the problem and he was being a D over a few sprinklers.

[@MSeroga]

That's how you make a lifetime enemy.

[@bakailtd2141]

He just sold out the driver in a a second. Did not even try to steer the conversation into a different way. Lol. Poor Gavin. Come on man, u don't sell out so easy!!! Lol

[@Revkoh]

he did say that he would fix it tho

[@pbdubz]

i wouldve just gave the company name lmao

[@2grateful]

@ 28:16 Deep breath and remember the legacy you're creating for your family (children) with your own to hands, ALSO...maybe use cement to fill-in the larger gaps that you can't unsee?!

[@zeilberer31]

Ok i see those trees in the snow now i get the location choice well done 🎉

[@xmassan20906]

Nice job! Is there going to be a railing in case someone doesn't realize where the drop is in the snow? Or someone's little brother gets sent into the house on a sled?

[@tsrpoe]

It’s like an episode of gold rush, fights and things going wrong or equipment that will not start 😅

[@dannyboy2180]

Great job. Question, could you have made the area bigger and put in a fire pit or BBQ area?

[@LuxurCr3Tv]

Omg the snow is gorgeous but noooooo not yet snow no yet

[@GlassImpressions]

Your what the Frick killed me 😂

[@SkylaCamera]

Crotchety crouch people giving real ‘get off my lawn’ vibes

[@youraverageguy2929]

Looks great. That’s an amazing deal. That would have cost $50k in Canada. Keep up the good work.

[@ThomasLott-x5q]

Why did you not use treated lumber for your floor joist on your deck?

[@MichaelCurley-il6sm]

I had a water line freeze Tuesday night here in east Oregon. Be careful!

[@kman4223]

Hard work! Maybe I missed it, but is the upper wall just sitting on dirt? Also first course needs to be fully, or at least mostly, buried under grade

[@steveknights9825]

I was thinking the same thing. What is supporting the bottom of the upper wall from just sliding forward? Maybe the geo mesh? Or just a fingers crossed situation?

[@amburn4]

Same thing I was thinking. I thought there was some recommended calculation of buried courses per height of wall, but I might be mistaken; something like for every 8" of wall height, 1" should be buried? That, and the second wall should be laterally offset from the first wall by 2x the first wall's height? Aka - if the first wall is 4ft tall, then there should be 8ft of "flat" ground behind it, before your first course of the second wall. But i'm not geo-engineer and what I'm saying could be flat out wrong, or simply a Mid-Atlantic thing based upon the prevailing types of soil in the region?

[@gregharris1966]

So the bottom of the bottom wall has to be below grade but the bottom of the second wall can be 2 feet above grade ? Also no membrane to keep dirt/sand from being washed into gravel. Take a few years but eventually rock drain will become ineffective and wall will be compromised. At what point do you need to have a concrete footer and rebar in retaining walls in this area. 12 feet tall seems too much for compacted gravel.

[@amburn4]

I'm neither a geo-engineer or experienced hardscaper, but I was thinking the same thing. However, the team was following plans provided by an engineer, so I'm assuming they accounted for these things? Also, hopefully part of the engineers plans was a soil sample, which determined the soil might be sandy enough to let water through it, so no membrane between drainage rock backfill and soil backfill is necessary? But the on-grade footing for the second half of the wall seems very incorrect to me, based on current knowledge.

[@thomasbordi8726]

All right now let's go get the trailer here in the morning with a ridiculous HUMILIATION and a good job of keeping the ball rolling on the floor and then I got SICK of peeing all day long with the elimenpeeeeeeeeing alll day and night forget about it😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😮😢😢😢t

[@C.J.33]

If only the spacing between the retaining walls was a little bit bigger, Would've been a pretty neat spot for a pseudo wrap around deck. Another lounge area, just elevated. All in all though, it turned out great! Y'all did a very nice job on it, sucks about the block sizing though... my OCD would be triggering hard about that little issue.

[@MrElBenno]

Yo, your full equippt with german products, i like! :D beautiful wall! :D

[@dkosawa]

seems legit... happy thanksgiving

[@Kylehector613]

Where is the compacted aggregate?

[@el_covfefe]

My only idea with the blocks is to grind the surface till it fits but they have been placed already.

[@FloridamanForever]

Wow that retaining wall would cost more than the A-frame if you hired a contractor to do it.

[@BackwoodsHomestead276]

extremely nice wall. What happened to the roof going on?

[@blakedonhardt]

Where do you design your tshirts and that?👌👌

[@2grateful]

22:07 ..All the judgement and pessimism (in the comments)j ust doesn't hold up to your excitement about the next stage of a project! It's infectious - keep it up! As for the neighbour down the way, nothing a gift basket curated by your other half wont't smooth over! Good health and blessing to you and yours!

[@CalvinRudyduncan]

Can you caulk or use some type of filler for the Gaps ?

[@TazControl9]

You're never gna get perfectly manufactured blocks. For masonry projects I always go with a wet substrate like mortar to compensate for those slight disparities between the building units. The concept of the pins to create that offset is great, but if you want to trick the eye and hide those seams/joints, mortar's the way to go. I've never worked with this product, so I'm not sure if you could combine the methods? But hey, more rigidity in a retaining wall couldn't hurt right?

[@stoveguy2133]

Always put a 48’ house on a 50’ lot.

[@pamelajones6243]

So I watch alot of Perkins Builder Brother videos and, can you not use morter? I'm just asking, idk

[@amburn4]

Depending on who you ask, mortar isn't recommended, because you're creating a solid wall, preventing the water from seeping around the blocks in the event of clogs or over saturation, thereby increasing the hydrostatic pressure behind the wall. Yes, the water "should" drain through the gravel drainage backfill, down into the perforated pipe and then downhill of the wall, but that doesn't always work. Primarily, overtime, small grit, dirt, and roots start to clog up drainage pathways behind the wall, and if the wall is mortared, that backup water now has no place to seep out of to relieve the hydrostatic pressure on the wall. Basically, in some opinions, it's "safer" on the wall's structural integrity to allow water to "seep" around each block, in addition to draining down to the perforated pipe as intended. But all of this might depend on the blocks you're using, the composition of the soil, height of the wall, and your climate.

[@Jaypatel512]

Truck from McAllen TX, where are you building this ?

[@arronnorton8457]

Yeah, return if paying that much should be perfect

[@meanixlandscapinginc.1372]

This guy truly has no idea what he’s talking about. Who’s operating that skid steer 😂

[@Srjr0122]

Why didn’t you do the wall before the house ?

[@rockod8880]

I bet he was watching the intire time you always want great relationships with neighbors but sometimes it's not possible

[@LouisaVassiliou]

So confused can't picture how it's supposed to look like even though you are explaining well lm on builder I'll wait till the end when it's finished 😅

[@taniksambo1969]

is that 30K including labor and delivery? because it sounds like a really great deal.

[@powers7892]

Do you have versa lock.

[@Truth_Ends_Cancel_Culture]

Did they ask you to provide fall protection due to the height of the walls?

[@shayd1984triton]

It wouldn't make sense to return the 50 tons of concrete blocks after you men have installed it. The cracks can be filled with spray foam.

[@eddyhuizinga]

Nice video! The music though 😬😅

[@gauravbansal2999]

id ask for compensation for the blocks at the very least. no way im accepting crappy blocks that cost me $18k

[@wengi_tuu]

I still haven't seen the video on the a-frame roofing😭😭😭😭

[@007mavrick1]

No protection on the gas pipe in the ground???

[@zacholten089]

Digging the new music.

[@rndmcnflct]

If you can see your neighbors, they're too close

[@chriszamplione5349]

DRAINAGE ??

[@saulgoodman2018]

Yeah, a heave rain, it is all coming in the house.

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

💖

[@BryanR83]

Boomer neighbors looking for something to be angry about...

[@zonevproductions]

Need gasline 18" underground. I see it exposed

[@Quarterhorse25]

She’s a beaut Clark.

[@josephwolfinger7916]

I bet that neighbor didn’t day anything about his contractors when his house was getting built. I deal with homeowners like this from time to time. It’s a shame that man is so miserable in his life, he wants company. Great video great work

[@rmartin3858]

How was he miserable? He confronted the main guy on site about property damage and expects it to be fixed. He doesn't even just blame the first guy he sees.... He asks for the drivers information because he's ultimately responsible mistake or not. Was he suppose to just keep his mouth shut and pay for the damage on his property himself? People are so soft nowadays and it's scary.

[@josephwolfinger7916]

@ why not take a loss for the sake of another person. I mean is that to far out of your understanding.

[@rmartin3858]

@@josephwolfinger7916 take a loss for the sake of another person? In this type of situation, absolutely not. You break it, your expected to fix it. What is it with this entitled lifestyle anymore. No respect for other people's things and property. Smh.

[@josephwolfinger7916]

@ you are an ass !!

[@dorotheaisserstedt9238]

Bin gespannt, wie man auf Dauer verhindert, dass Sand nachrutscht in die Grube. Jedenfalls hast Du es Dir nach meinem laienhaften Verständnis mit diesem Bauplatz recht schwer gemacht. Aber "einfach" gibt es ja bei Dir selten, stimmt's ?

[@ryancunningham5835]

The wall doesn't need to be L shaped?

[@KeithChegwin24]

Don't you just hate NIMBY neighbours. 'Not in my back yard", they're happy to have their own homes built but complain when others do also.

[@maverick_trail]

Talking about plans for landscaping while the cabin has no roof, siding, power, water.....

[@mrflaminredbeard3328]

I’d be asking for some money back if the product isn’t as it was described

[@craigyarmulasr1845]

I bet you bought EP Henry blocks. They are the worst. They have been like that for years.

[@spiritro06]

why do all of u woodworkers say heighth instead of height

[@eves1313]

I was looking for a comment like this, he says it a few times in this video alone

[@smokielonesome9464]

F the progress.cant Touch this

[@Malinoihomestead]

Sprinkler guy needs to get a hobby 🙄

[@4819632011]

You should have watched a few Stanley, Dirt Monkey Videos b4 attempting this wall. Faulty block is instant future failure.

[@byronhadley9662]

Dude out here complaining about the price to build his second house while others can’t even afford 1

[@chuddleywindston]

Yup guy is seriously out of touch

[@kyletrzeciak]

Third house….don’t get the math wrong.

[@kyletrzeciak]

The fake drama made for this too is silly…used to be about doing cool projects…now it’s unrelated sponsors, wish versions of chip and Joanna, and even more unrealistic drama.

[@AByachtgroup]

What the hell is this music…😂

[@DylKra12]

Dude I love your videos but what is with the absolutely ridiculous music😂 honestly just the sounds of all the machinery and building is better.

[@plasmac9]

The neighbor is just pissed that you're building your house in front of his and partially obstructing his view. If he never wanted a house built in front of his he should have bought that parcel of land a long time ago.

[@fd3871]

neighbor is more houses back according to how he described it, so don't think that's it

[@LuxurCr3Tv]

Bro I said I’ll fix it leave Gavin out of this we just doing our jobs. It’s not that deep let me pay for it to get fixed. You not going to make Gavin loose his job bc u called and chewed him out behind a $20 sprinkler that i offered to replace stop it.

[@coryschulz6805]

You should be more careful with construction activities within the root zone around the mature trees and avoid compaction and excavation within this area. Hoping I am wrong but it is likely within 3-5 years those affected trees will fail..

[@anthonydukamp430]

Don't let whoever you sell this to know about the male karen neighbour

[@patora911]

Can someone get a retaining wall channel to review this construction? I want to watch. *MichealJacksonPopcornGif*

[@VampyRagDoll]

lol £30,000 is more than my house cost

[@saulgoodman2018]

That is a waste of a window. Just looking at a break wall. And a wast of a door, when you cannot even use the yard.

[@Anogram]

You can tell the sprinkler guy is a Trump supporter

[@Junior-fl6wd]

I’m almost certain Mr Build It is a Trump Supporter as well so if I were you, I wouldn’t be throwing out dumb comments on a KZbin video without doing your research. I really hope the low gas prices and housing market going down doesn’t upset you much in the coming years 😂

[@billy2069]

Ok…

[@PixlPutterMan]

@@Junior-fl6wd Its cute you think things will get cheaper in the next 4 years

[@lijpowww]

@@Junior-fl6wd I have to say, as someone from Europe. The past 6 republican presidents only f'd up the economy more while driving up your debt, reducing social programs that do work and reduced legislation which protected workers. I think you will find that the current focus on transgenders, immigrants and your border allies won't work. I has never worked, it also hás never worked anywhere else in the world either. But considering the massive amounts of one sided media and general lack of free time you guys have, I don't blame you for not seeing it. You don't have to believe me either. But put the republican proposals and legislation side by side Al Qaida's laws from 5 years ago, they are pretty much in sync.

[@davidwhite8301]

This statement makes zero sense

[@evancore5941]

First!

[@yespur87]

zero views, wow!

[@pamposepa048]

If you could use the metric system it would be so much better! You saying thousand of square feet i got the feeling you are building a city! There is a reason the rest of the world uses the metric system its easier and better in all aspects! But i get it you are american and you do everything differently! Hell you got Biden to be President!😂