Double Terraced Retaining wall crashes down pt2

[@davidwooden4175]

Of all the videos you have produced about retaining walls, this series so far I have learned so much more. As a homeowner and DIYer I am planning on a small (20' long 2' - 2 1/2' high) retaining wall in the future. The girlfriend was impressed with the brick patio I did following what I learned from a video of yours posted 2 or 3 years ago. Thank YOU, Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek For not only the entertainment but for the education. Edit: As a veteran, a big thanks goes out to Mrs "Dirt Monkey"

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you and appreciate the feedback.

[@jaxenwatson6238]

I got to say Stan I am impressed with the retaining walls you guys build. Keep up the good work!!!

[@seansmith3747]

That wall is a thing of beauty. Really digging the new format/style editing of your vids. Awesome all around.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks a ton Sean !

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Great Vid Stan! Thanks for sharing with us! I've gotta do something like this behind my shop!

[@supersparks4742]

Stoney Ridge Farmer hey man, I’m a huge fan, love the vids, Keep em up!😄

[@Dirtmonkey]

You should! Thank you !

[@danb531]

Another great video Stan. Please tell your wife thank you for putting herself in harms way to help everyone in this crazy time.

[@llapmsp]

Another great video Stan. And thank your wife for the great work she does as a nurse at the VA.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Wow, thank you

[@donohoe71]

Great video, loved the ending with Mrs Stanley, hope she saw them. It is fascinating viewing to a paper shuffler from England

[@chosenone2856]

Man this channel has come a very long way. Also the work load along with the bigger crew has really kocked it up a notch. You are doing awesome Stanley. Glad to see the success. I've been watching your video's for a very long time. Been subscribed for a few years now. Must admit im hooked. By far my favorite KZbin channel.keep em coming man. Stay safe!!

[@kevingordon7426]

Hard working talented crew. Always learn so much when you are doing retaining walls.

[@greyhairedpete]

Thanks for showing this one. We have a wall made of the blocks that you use, but they were installed wrong, so the middle is bowing. Now I know how to rebuild it correctly (it was originally put in by "professional" landscapers)

[@justjacqueline2004]

As always fascinating,you have a great team who work and learn together.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you very much Maria !

[@nathanjamesDewey]

I always learn something new with your videos. I honestly wish I knew there was schematics when it comes to drainage tile Outlets. And the cool trick that holds the opening

[@jamestan3187]

I love these day-by-day jobsite videos!

[@willb3018]

Nice to watch people who know what they are doing.

[@joelongrid7625]

I made the mistake of using 3/4 minus/washed for a parking pad. The sides are rounded and smoother and it is impossible for it to lock together. You are correct about the rock you are using being able to lock together. Now I will be changing mine out. :)

[@MJPeddler]

I like this style of project videos you've been doing.

[@WannaBeHocker]

Curious, why no geo-grid if the wall needs to hold up that garage?

[@1farmer608]

I got to see the f-16 fly by. Really cool jets and very loud. Great video!

[@kurtdietrich5421]

Really nice work on the wall in a tight spot. I agree. Any water behind the wall should drain out through the wall. But, if you don't put in the drain tile, you'll never hear the end of it.

[@loveadventureforeverlaf2175]

Perfect. I was just saying a bucket view. Some cool new angles

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 👍

[@SledgeHammer43]

My mother was a ward Secretary for the V.A. North Chicago. Then she went to be Pharmacy Secretary at the V.A. North Chicago till she slipped on some ice and tore her sciatic nerve.

[@KEEPERBJr]

lol he needs to turn on the water for it to work :)

[@Devinbinballin]

Great job but aren’t you suppose to have dust control on the concrete saw ?

[@InfiniteDATUM]

You rock! Thank you for sharing.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you !

[@CDPMATH]

Awesome...thank you for all of the valuable information.

[@rburnside88]

This is an old school way of doing it that’s for sure!

[@JJLandscaping]

Another awsome, educational video. You should be a teacher 😁😁 Thanks for sharing

[@willflynn6558]

Why don’t you use filter fabric between the dirt and the 3/4 stone? Won’t it eventually mix over time?

[@kirkswenson7566]

Will Flynn I had the same question.

[@JohnnyRocket54]

I'm glad someone else was thinking the same thought I was having. Yes it will. Everyone should watch the demo with the glass jar that's completely 'full' of rock, then adding more pebbles until 'full', then adding more sand until 'full' again, and then adding water? All of the fines in the soil behind will eventually end up in settling in the stone backfill and the finish grade above will sink over time. But this won't happen until the home is sold many times and this project forgotten. Filter fabric would be $20 well spent for longevity.

[@209Control]

I hope he sees your comment and gives feedback.

[@Dreddy72]

if i remember correctly, hes covered this detail before. i believe that they said they dont use the cloth because it tends to get clogged up first on its own, and prevents the water from getting through to the drainage, defeating the whole purpose. I dont know if any real testing has shown this, but this was based on real world repairs he had been doing in the past, so possible it was all just poor installation in the first place being very common in his area.

[@axarothfiefa6676]

@@Dreddy72 Every manufacturer's instructions say to use filter fabric. I don't suppose you remember which video he talked about this topic?

[@jackbalitok3910]

Right, the ideal retaining wall should act like a reverse sponge, got it.

[@kenbatt1373]

Great video on this project Stan! I have watched all of your retaining wall videos and you have convinced me that Versa Lock is the right blocks for the wall I need to build. My local distributor is telling me I need a vertical fabric between the undisturbed soil and the back fill gravel. This is intended to keep the gravel clear (we have heavy clay soil.) I know how adamant you are about fabric behind the wall but what about behind the gravel? Thanks and keep up the videos they are great!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad it was helpful, thanks Ken !

[@rudyjhughes]

I normally dig down to bed rock to build my walls off of. Where we live it’s about 65ft, use a lot of block but makes for a great base 😂

[@jr3628]

was there a reason why you didnt use geo mesh/grid? in other videos you push using it pretty hard but this one it was left out completely

[@jeffmoore2351]

The smallest biggest wall time wise. But isn't a job worth the time to do right. I think so. Cheers Aussie Jeff

[@fordtraxxas]

The ground around Dallas Texas moves entirely too much for stone foundations. I repair those all Sumer long. Everything I do gets done in concrete if it’s intended to say. Tree rings and some flower beds get done with sand since tree roots will lift the wall out at some point.

[@rodcampbell5507]

Maybe try tying back the retaining wall for added strength every 3 feet in height. Just a simple use of plastic snow fence and 2x4' s hammered in and covered.

[@TheWiseDaws]

Do you not need to have filter cloth between the aggregate and the dirt behind the wall that way the dirt doesn’t plug up the aggregate and prevent it from allowing water to flow through it?

[@robertvannicolo4435]

No never put fabric between the soil an the stone. Fabric holds water back will push wall over or at least bow it 12” clean stone only is needed

[@JoeMaxFpv]

I don’t agree with other answer. I’ve been a mason for 26 years. Up north we use fabric to separate. Otherwise silt and clay contaminate the stone and it weeps through gaps and will constantly cover a patio making for a real pissed client. With all our snow and frost I have never had a wall bow or fall over using fabric. But I have replaced walls that leaned without it because of saturated mass. I always use stone and perf pipe with fabric to separate the drainage system. But what do I know. I went to Stockbridge for landscape architecture and hydrology. And have done over 1500 walls in 26 years.

[@JoeMaxFpv]

Paul Robinson sorry friend. I’m in Massachusetts. If you were in my state I would.

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Joe I had an experience with filter fabric on a wall had engineer from EP Henry come out and told me never use fabric because of the reasons I stated before 12" of clean stone done properly is sufficient just in last 6" of top stone I use fabric raping the top layer secured by the glued or cemented top cap that is why I don't use it anymore expensive lesson learned but everyone has there own opinions and experiences

[@teak5476]

@Paul Robinson Where in PA do you live? I am in Western PA.

[@brianherron5400]

Nice job on wall 👍

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks 😁

[@grandazzo6634]

Thank you good video 👍

[@WildmanOutdoors]

I’m just getting into offering retaining walls. Is drain tile even necessary if I’m going to be using 3/4 clear as both base and backing? Seems pointless just as you stated. Wish I had a versa dealer here in central Wisconsin.

[@stealinator]

Question: Why no filter fabric between drainage stone and dirt on back of wall? and how did you all level base, left to right ?

[@ceeller]

stealinator he has another wall video explaining how adding that fabric can lead to blowout and failure of the wall.

[@Sanzofunke]

@@ceeller can you link that video, I'm searching for it also

[@powers7892]

The 3/4 clear that is behind the wall, do you tamp that down? Every 3inches or so?

[@strykerv1620]

Don't think you tamp down the behind the wall. It's meant to be the dirt buffer so water seeps through and out to wall or down to drain pipe

[@dominicfarzetta]

Is that plate compactor self propelled ?? Great video

[@Anopinionthatdoesntmatter]

Keep them coming! Love these videos! What's the turn around from shooting the videos and getting them on KZbin?

[@scorpio6587]

Beautiful

[@familyplan979]

Sweet MK Ultra screen effects, you just activated some sleeper agent ya goofs.

[@eekedout]

I have a pad for a large above ground pool that need to come up 12” on one end. I’d dig down the other to level the pad but have utilities buried under a portion of the pad so I can’t do that. For such a low raise, how would you recommend I accomplish this. I will be using versa loc block

[@ThePete2432]

A teleskid would be nice

[@Dirtmonkey]

yes it would

[@ThePete2432]

Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek we need JCB to loan one out to you. Would be great content

[@watermouse9296]

Just curious - Which homeowner paid for this? The one you are in their backyard or the one that the wall is actually holding up the garage? I would hope they split it in some form or fashion.

[@breneralvaradoperez3751]

What type of drainage rock is that it doesn't look like 5/8 gravel

[@evanvansnik4218]

Love this videos !

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks a lot Evan !

[@billyproctor9714]

Is this a joint project between neighbors or does this belong to the upper or lower parties? Cheers, Billy in B.C., Canada

[@JohnnyMotel99]

Gabions would look nice here

[@coltonluker6231]

Is there really a big difference between commercial and residential ride on mowers? As some looking to get into mowing I don't have a lot of money so I can't really afford a new commercial mower. So I could get a new set residential mowers or used set of used commercial. Which would be the best option and best companies to look at. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

[@tomc7464]

big difference

[@coltonluker6231]

@@tomc7464 so its better to get a used commercial mower than a new residential that comes with a warranty

[@jackmatuska2358]

Do you have to put drainage pipe?

[@Modelo646]

Why arent you using makita 4 stroke fir cuting blocks ?

[@rickydavid6441]

Is it better to feel in behind the wall as you build up all the time or did you do that because of the other wall having to go on top

[@rickjljr11]

what's with the blocks/dirt over the cedar shakes?

[@gmaster716]

yo...wheres the geo grid on the subsoil??? where's the filter fabric on the dirt wall?

[@MegaBCAD]

Man do you Americans do things differently from Australia just not sure what is supposes to hold that wall up

[@JohnDeere50d]

Is there ever a need for fabric between the soil and drainage stone?

[@Dirtmonkey]

yes- BUT ONLY when the wall is built below the high water table.

[@phillipbonner5215]

Nice shirt kind of confused me at 1st. LOL

[@andrewf.909]

Have you ever considered a Toro Dingo for jobs like this? tight compact areas.

[@zacharylocicero9297]

I use mine every day. Would have saved the grass from being destroyed as well

[@granitmuriqi8560]

Why don't you guys use a jumping jack?

[@canadianformularacing4018]

use weaping tile as a fail safe incase you get intense rain fall?

[@imchris5000]

have you ever messed with molded concrete walls?

[@JoeMaxFpv]

Ugh. Versa lok they were discontinued because they literally disintegrate after so many years. I’ve been replacing versa walls a lot recently. They turn to dust.

[@kevincloonan9787]

Just curious why did you build a section of the wall then excavate...why not just excavate the entire run ?

[@lukutiss1324]

I think they wanted to make sure the soil above didn't collapse.

[@noahwebb6179]

where can i find this block?

[@achristofk]

A stan why didn't you use Geo grid on this wall

[@burkhardt7372]

Guessing you wouldn't want too because you would undermine the foundation of the garage since its a floating slab.

[@westside98]

We call it 3/4 crush.

[@stanleysiewierski]

That style of retaining wall is mostly decorative, it's not functional in a situation like that. Do you really think a "GLUED" concrete wall will sustain a lateral load from the earth especially trying to hold an embankment with a gararge and of course a car in it.

[@CoolMan5666]

Very informative

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks , love to hear that !

[@joelarson3528]

Put that block next to the chimney stone..you know behind the barn

[@FishFind3000]

When you do your commentary instead of just saying we are doing this. Explain why you are doing it. Like you did when the started digging

[@davidglaum2538]

FishFind3000 If a person watched this video they would understand why the job costs are what they are. Quality work is not cheap and cheap work is not quality work.

[@geoaerorider4589]

It would suck to work on this crew. “Stop, hold up, I got to place the camera for the shot” “Show the camera what you’re doing” Etc

[@darraghbreen7993]

Not to be too picky r anytin cos I know it's probably rly warm but arent your guys supposed to be wearing trousers when using the con saw cos if it slips they have ntn to protect their legs, here in Ireland our lads have to wear trousers no matter what the weather is etc not sure how it is where u guys are tho.👍 (8:40) in the vid

[@Dirtmonkey]

trousers wouldn't stop the saw.

[@justinotten6673]

Hey do you have a phone booth on site??? It looks like Blaine went from shorts to pants 😆

[@Dirtmonkey]

2 different days

[@justinotten6673]

@@Dirtmonkey I guessed just messin with ya Stan!!! Just photo shop in a cape for him!!!

[@mib20000]

videos are to short . 25 min. sweet spot for me anyway

[@FishFind3000]

3:45 lol you have the hose attached but didn’t turn on the water. Osha violation.

[@utmark07]

Oh hello Karen

[@imchris5000]

they just need to add a valve to the end of their hose so its convenient to turn on and off if not his guys wont use it. its not a big health risk because they are wearing dust mask but it makes a huge mess getting the dust everywhere

[@FishFind3000]

@@utmark07 lol if he wants big fines thats on him but osha has cracked down on the silica stuff. plus he is literally giving the evidence to them.

[@andrewroff4295]

Stan how do you like the Keen Philadelphia?

[@andrewroff4295]

Just brought a pair

[@biohazard.gaming3499]

What happened to that new guy Seth?

[@dslawnlandscapingservices7473]

Another Vid! Lets Go!

[@Sudz3]

Wish you guys could deal with the 8 foot tall railway tie Retaining wall that i have to keep my kids away from :-( (Ontario, Canada)

[@jimp.4531]

don't their arms get real tired, when you make them shovel so fast? hehehe

[@Dirtmonkey]

no they are robots. lol

[@MrTooTechnical]

no stabila. come on man.

[@codyshearer7626]

Should use the Volvo on a job like this

[@Aseinou]

full bucket bwahahahahah

[@utmark07]

Who pays for this? The person who’s property it’s on or the garage owner? Hopefully they split it or the garage person paid. I’d be pissed if that wasn’t my garage and I had to pay for that.

[@stpOwner]

The person doing the retaining generally pays for it (low side). If they didn't cut away the hill no retaining would be required for the garage to be stable.

[@frankysbeata]

Can i work at your companey but i live in germany

[@dave_n8pu]

Did your wife see the F-16's?

[@AntKardano]

RIP Seth?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Nope- Seth is working on a new project.

[@stans5270]

My wife does silly-dumb things that only women would do and I want to call her on them... Then I think: If she didn't do those things, would we be husband&wife?

[@backwoodsslayer2006]

First

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for watching !

[@ChristisKing7749]

Stan you've drug this wall out far enough, wrap it up, move to something else pls

[@tommyshannon8112]

First

[@backwoodsslayer2006]

Tommy Shannon no. I’m first sucker

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you !!