HEY, DO I NEED INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS???

PART 2
Now we get to stack the Verti-Block wall. Who needs INSTRUCTIONS! It's got to be just like Legos, I think!!!
PART 1
• VERTI-BLOCK RETAINING ...
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[@jackhaddock4073]

Sam has solved a perpetual maintenance problem we have been living with for the past 10 years. We are pleased with his solution. The next video will complete the work at our house. Susan and I are thankful that we were able to hire Sam to contract with and complete this job. He was a joy to work with.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jack! I appreciate the kind words from you and Susan. And it was a pleasure to work with yall! God Bless, Sam

[@ledirtworks8403]

Looking Real Nice Sam ! I really like the looks of those Blocks, They sure make a difference in looks and serve a good purpose .I’d like to compliment ya on hooking and unhooking the chain with the Mini, Harder than it looks for me anyway 😂 I am looking forward to seeing the finished video 👍🏻 I appreciate the Message Boss.! Stay Safe and Have a Good Week.! Evert

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert. Appreciate the encouragement on the message. I agree, those blocks look super nice. I really enjoy building them, I think so anyway. Sometimes I get lucky and the hook does what it is told 🤪. God Bless, Sam

[@spencer6764]

Thanks for the Supper video. I would have to agree on the bugs I don't think there was any on the Ark. I don't see how God could make something so annoying 🙄 Project is looking Awesome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jon. Yep those bugs are annoying for sure...

[@ditchdigger2]

Nice work as always Sam. Customers are lucky they have you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate that. I try to do a good job for folks...

[@MyTractorGuy]

One of my favorite songs, It Is Finished by the Gaither Vocal Band featuring Guy Penrod. Great message and wonderful work on the wall. Look forward to seeing it finished.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir, I can go with that song too! Thanks and appreciate your comments...

[@smithworx1091]

Looks real nice Sam. I like those verti block walls.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, they make a good looking wall and definitely there to stay.

[@PaulLB7]

Nice of the owner to come out and get his hands dirty to give you a hand. Those blocks look sharp. Even with the Mickey Mousing around to get them started they seem to go in quick.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, Justin is a great guy! Just a hand to keep them straight while setting them down is a big help. The property owner, Jack, helped me some too. The first blocks are a huge pain but after that they go pretty quicj.

[@johnprue]

I like your walls Sam they look sharp thanks for bringing me to work with you.thanks for the message 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I really like the Verti-Block walls. They go together well and they look sharp when it's finished... Sam

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Great job! Those make a good looking wall. Sorry I’m way behind on your videos. Good to see you staying busy

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brandon. I agree, they make great looking walls. As hard as you work, along with KZbin and Instagram, I just wonder when you have time to eat and sleep. Let alone watch some KZbin 🤪. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. And I would say you seems to be liking the clickity clack of those dozer tracks. Sam

[@carlpeterson8279]

The cavity inside each block is massive

[@tristardiggin]

Right, filled full of rock really locks them together… Thanks, Sam

[@jamesbreault5762]

It's looking really good Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks James. These are great projects to do. Aggravating at times but very satisfying to see the end results.

[@kevindesha2959]

I do love those blocks!! Looking good Sam!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Kevin. How is the new stain holding up?

[@kevindesha2959]

@@tristardiggin wonderful!

[@kevindesha2959]

Let me know when you need the sprayer and I’ll drop it off

[@tristardiggin]

Ok thanks

[@mikec8519]

Block wall guru of Tenn. Great video and great message. Thanks

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mike! Never been called a "guru" before. Makes me feel kinda important🤪. But, I have been called a few other things in my life. Appreciate you Mike, thanks...

[@jamesbreault5762]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks another 7 👍s!

[@Chinothebambino]

With this block, you do not have to put gravel and a drain pipe behind the block, but rather put the drain pipe directly underneath the block where it is cut out and fill the block with gravel. Fabric goes right up against the back of the block.

[@tristardiggin]

Sounds like that will work. Thanks for the info... Sam

[@Chinothebambino]

@@tristardiggin no problem

[@lovejcdc]

Another great video Sam, I really like how this one turned out. I am curious though 🤔 how long does that fabric last in the ground? Maybe it also depends on the type etc.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks I appreciate it. Googlenet will say the material last around 20 years. But I'm sure that depends on thickness and the type of environment it's in. It is pretty tough stuff though...

[@robbinstruckinglandclearin786]

Your getting good at those walls Sam 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Hey, thanks! I appreciate that. Knowledge comes with learning from A LOT of mistakes 😳🤪...

[@batterpm11]

I did a similar wall, slightly heavier block and about 9 block tall. Not a easy thing to do by yourself. Nice job 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, bet that was a good looking wall! I enjoy building them, but you are exactly right. Hard to do by yourself. I appreciate the comment. God Bless, Sam

[@larrymercer3448]

Awesome job

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Larry...

[@sduncan4254]

Hey there Sam... another great video sir! I know these blocks come in different sizes but what do they typically run per block?

[@tristardiggin]

When I did this wall they were around $125 to $155, depending on size. Thanks, Sam

[@joseggarcia21]

Where in Dalton did you get these blocks from Sam?

[@tristardiggin]

Southern Precast in Ringgold, GA. Justin Buckner 423-661-4116

[@pjp80s]

A second pair of hands would make this job go twice as fast… nice job!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! Another set of hands would help on a retaining wall job for sure… Same

[@zates2272]

Nice wall. Great word!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I really like building the retaining walls but man they are a lot of work...

[@jamesolsen8667]

Hey there I just found your channel a few days ago and I love it. Your living my dream. I’m planning to start buying mini equipment and start working for myself. So my question is what do you charge for this job? How that’s not too intrusive

[@tristardiggin]

Hey James, thanks and welcome to the channel! I love this kind of work as well. I have a video "How I Bid Excavation Jobs" that shares some info on how I look at jobs. I generally bid jobs by the day, based on 8 hr days. I have a set rate for the first day which has extra built in to help with moving equipment. Then a set rate per day for the following days. I will give folks a generally idea of how many days I think it will take. I have one day minimums on large equipment and 1/2 minimum on smaller equipment. This particular job is kinda hard to say what a good price would be because it had a lot of different things to do. You can contact me on Gmail and will try to help you out if I can. [e-mail]

[@lestermoore7878]

Sam brother, you make it look easy!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Lester, I appreciate that.

[@user-ev8ln4ql4r]

This is the most unusual shaped blocks I've seen

[@tristardiggin]

They are different for sure. Much easier to work with too…

[@jistruckinggrading364]

Good job Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Wayne. What did you decide on the excavator? New one or fix yours?

[@jistruckinggrading364]

@@tristardiggin we have the old one going now but are not ruling out a new one

[@Sea-Doopilot]

I'm using some 2300 lb concrete blocks for a wall that's going to be four or five rows high. I'm going to geogrid them back every 2 rows but what do you suggest I use for the footing? Just ab3 or a larger crushed rock?

[@tristardiggin]

I have been using 57’s which is 3/4” rock. It does well. But next time I may try 89’s which is a much smaller rock and easier to spread and get level. It packs really well too. I used the 89’s for a footing on precast superior basement wall system. I really liked how they worked…

[@Sea-Doopilot]

​@@tristardigginthanks for the quick reply! Always love your videos and your message!

[@tristardiggin]

@@Sea-Doopilot You are welcome and I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel…

[@careyarnold2494]

You and your family really need to come to kentucky and visit the ARK its amazing a trip worth taking .

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Carey. We have been talking about coming to see the ARK. Are you from that area? Thanks, Sam

[@careyarnold2494]

@@tristardiggin yes i aim about 20 miles from the ARK go straight up on interstate 75 north take williams town exit go left 2 miles and your there

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, do you know of a nice camper/rv park with full hookups in the area?

[@rodneystewart8958]

Another great video you do alot for a one man band

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Rodney. I'm a one man band with a couple strings broke on the banjo! 😁😳

[@UNDRPSR]

Where do you source your blocks? Not finding anything like that here in Kansas

[@tristardiggin]

I get them from Southern Precast in Ringgold, GA. Verti-block is a franchise so you may be able to contact them and see what the closest dealer is. Thanks, Sam

[@davidcarroll2908]

you need a rototilt bucket system. me too.

[@tristardiggin]

A rototilt would be sweet for installing those blocks. But man o man those things are expensive. 😳

[@edgundlach2811]

Hi Sam. Those look like good blocks, heavy duty and sharp looking. Jesus Christ is my Savior! Hope you having a great day. Thanks for the Word. Ed from Chicago 🙂

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks you Ed! I sure appreciate that and He is my Savior as well! God Bless, Sam

[@danraymond1703]

How much did these cost per block?

[@tristardiggin]

They vary depending on size and type but start around $135 and go up from there

[@giii7599]

How much were those block?

[@tristardiggin]

Top blocks are around $135 and bottom blocks are around $170…

[@fatehkaddour8942]

What the name of this company very nice

[@tristardiggin]

Southern Precast LLC is the name of the retaining wall block company. They are in Tunnel Hill GA.

[@Mywhtjp]

You sir could get alot more done and hire a laborer..

[@tristardiggin]

I agree but rather work alone. Less stress and drama...😃

[@Mywhtjp]

@@tristardiggin ok.. You mention drama.. then you've not found the right person to fill that position. God Bless..

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, maybe someday! God Bless, Sam