How to Build a Retaining Wall and Pour a Concrete Slab

[@marcosgutierrez1728]

Thanks for the Dewalt 2400psi pressure washer David. It arrived yesterday. My friend Oscar used it this morning to prep the home exterior for paint. Got all the mold, algae and stains off. Ideal prep work for long a weekend of painting. Thanks again. Keep these awesome videos coming.

[@er1073]

Congratulations Carlos

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That’s awesome to hear. Glad you guys are putting your prize to work! 👌🏼😁

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on Carlos

[@skitzochik]

your work always looks so good because your lines are so sharp and crisp, i bet i could pick an Odell slab out of a line-up 😜

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Possibly TY

[@fintan3563]

The sign of a very satisfied customer … have you back for two more projects! 👍👍👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes

[@Marine-wj4jv]

I remember mixing mortar and concrete for my father on summer jobs. Hard work, but lots of fun to spend the summer with my dad.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good times

[@peasanthill5255]

I like how the backfill will not overtop the new wall. Gives a nice clean appearance. Adding the patio extension helps give some good space to that backyard. Good choice by the owner and you.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@Stevenowski]

My dad would be proud of your work! He did it for over 60 years!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's good to know TY

[@kadenmike4656]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete i

[@chase5040]

Mad respect! Concrete work is no joke. Nice work guys.

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[@cyberhornthedragon]

the added patio and wall makes the yard look so much better !

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes I concur

[@Mr67Stanger]

Another amazing project. I love to see you guys work your magic.

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[@NYAJoeJr]

Love your attention to detail and thorough explanation. Great videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you like them!

[@T.E.P.]

ya guys nailed the sound balance and also great project ... it's incredible how many projects have to happen to make the channel go! great team

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

None stop work. TY

[@T.E.P.]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete the experience of a viewer is great and the projects are great. cheers to all involved

[@summercrook7521]

Thank you so much for providing your amazing videos! I am still not sure I can do this on my own, but as I sit here in tears after 6 months of being given the runaround from now the second local contractor that takes the job and then doesn't deliver, I feel like I have no choice! I've never had to work so hard to get someone to do a job! I just don't understand! You do make is seem so doable, so maybe after watching some more of your videos I will feel more confident to take it on...otherwise I am afraid my half finished yard will stay that way for lord knows how long!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Go for it. GL

[@rbrazz]

Nice clean wall! With all that fiberglass back there, its a right at home place to have the owner now park a Corvette

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Bingo

[@jeffshanghai]

Another masterpiece by Dave 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

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[@ivanwill]

Some nice moves, putting the top on the foundation wall. Nicely done...

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[@hsandv70]

Really looked good and improved that backyard !

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[@9256steven]

What a lovely transformation, from West Yorkshire, UK.

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[@issacf4416]

Great videos brother.. to put in a full day’s/week of work and then find time on the wknds or what not to edit videos.. great job! 👊

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I appreciate that!

[@jayhandle6676]

I like the music in the video. Nice edit.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

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[@johncardenas9796]

I really enjoy your videos. It gives me courage to venture and do it myself! My backyard goes downhil towards the house. I want to level it some more and I'm thinking to build a retaining wall and add a slab just like this video. I'm trying to make the backyard nice for my daughter's high school graduation. Howdy from San Antonio Texas!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes this is a nice size project to start with. You can break it up to your convenience

[@GUITARTIME2024]

John, make sure you know what you are doing. That retaining wall has to be built right to be safe.

[@michaeladams2077]

How important is an expansion joint against retaining wall? I think that’s what you have there right ?

[@michaeladams2077]

anyone?

[@milkywayan2232]

Nice wall. Well executed work. Question about efflorescence. Does your waterproofing on the back of the wall extend to the bottom of the block that you wet set in your concrete footing? You also mentioned There's no mortar on the head joints of that row of block. Will that affect any finish you put on the face of the wall? Maybe just a slight amount? Curious what your experience is with it.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Water proofing extends all the way. May want to leave weep open on future finish

[@debbievogt9881]

It is a beautifully done job

[@dd3371]

thank you so much. I have learnt so much from watching your informative videos.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You are so welcome!

[@MrJramirex]

You also need a 50% nylon 50% horse hair 50% fiberglass broom to complete the set!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thats the trick shot

[@victorvek5227]

Always clean. Good job boys

[@mhk1058]

Greet vid, thanks. Amazed how you achieve level against the wall without a form of some sort, guess that’s just experience. Also, no membrane? Ground looks very dry.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Dry is good

[@southerndiy1]

This is such a great channel. Thanks for the videos

[@Skotten1965]

Hei. interesting video to see how its done there, what is the reason for the lines through the concrete? to stop it splitting? Regards from Norway

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes its for crack control

[@er1073]

Another fantastic job. Thanks for sharing your video with us. Ed

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@ko6128]

Lower backs of steel. “Drill and drive”, my motto from distant past.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Works well

[@MrFritz6940]

Very soothing commentary 😌

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TY

[@diamondconstruction2451]

David I love the video's, always very well made and detailed, but I have found out that your video's put me right to sleep, you have a Fraser Crain voice going on. So every night I screen mirror your video's on my TV and with in 10 minutes I'm out! You should do a voice over my friend. Thank you for the educational concrete videos and sleep aid.😅

[@therealJohnDawes]

Wow, such a lovely job. What machine did you use for pouring the concrete slurry and what mix did you use?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

3000 psi pea gravel mix

[@glenbrinsmead7838]

Great job, and talk through was excellent. Thankyou.🇦🇺

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kennyH20]

Another awesome job by you and the crew. Thanks for sharing.

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[@mordaz67]

Another work of art.👍👍👍👍👍

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[@ronpassmore7053]

Awesome work guys!

[@rce2553]

Attention to detail like water proofing behind the wall equals a quality job with good value for the customer. At 11:35 fiber glass sliders, fiber rods, fiber mesh, what’s up with wanting to go fiberglass with everything? Isn’t a magnesium bull float better? Do you recommend the rocker arm for the bull.float?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Rocker arm is nice on some obstacle course situations. Mag seals it up quicker for on shot lay down in tight situations or hot weather

[@tamminicholson5060]

Gives me great ideas. Thank you!

[@mike1968442]

Slick!!! That's years of practice!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@furkanangelov8489]

Very nice job guys👏🏻

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Always great information!!👍👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad you think so!

[@hippo-potamus]

What a difference! Looks excellent!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@malo_213]

Respect the hustle...nice clean work!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Appreciate that

[@Estradaindalfer79]

Good videos man I’m very great full for them keep doing what works!!!

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[@josianrodriguez1249]

SALUDOS ODELL. FROM CLIFTON N.J. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. G.B.Y.G.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY Cliff

[@richardrasmussen804]

Another great job!!👍👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@freepress8451]

You are indeed a Master Builder

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I get by. TY

[@freepress8451]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete I am still going through your earlier video's (Layla theme track) nothing seems to faze you

[@anthonyhuerta3432]

Would you recommend doing the wall or concrete first? I need to add a wall to divide front and back yard but I also want to add two slabs of concrete on both sides of the wall. Thank you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Wall first

[@angieandfidelromero9343]

How come you used a portable cement mixer for the footing and for laying the block you mixed it in a wheelbarrow? Love you KZbin channel! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@marioarroyo2913]

I believe its because mortar tends to clump up and stick inside the mixer making it difficult to get it out. Might be wrong, but ive had this happen when I tried mixing mortar in a cement mixer.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY GL

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it sticks to the sides

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

Well....some bigger trucks have fiberglass hoods and fenders...so, there's that. Hmmm....maybe I should invest in more fiberglass?? lol....great video as always my friend. :)

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[@danpark417]

Nice work Dave! Doing it all unlike some of the posers out there

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I'm a firm believer in lead by example.

[@debbievogt9881]

I was curious. Why blocks rather that poured wall? The looks I'm guessing?

[@brianherbert9608]

Great video. Quick question from a DIY in London. I’m building a small retaining wall (8 feet by 4 feet by 4 blocks tall) on an existing concrete base footing. Can I just use mortar to fix the first level blocks ( same as yours) onto the concrete? What mix do you recommend? Thanks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes as long as you have some rebar vertical rebar dowels. I use a 2500 psi minimal

[@eduardo1274]

Very nice workmanship! I wonder how much would cost this job in Long Island NY…?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

2500

[@eduardo1274]

When can you do it ???😀

[@Djm9393]

full send bro never lift got them skills to pay them bills! very therapeutic video the song hit the mark ty again enjoy the rest of your week! Lastly, where do you get the rebar from bro curious?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Home Depot

[@navegante8cores]

pretty,pretty,pretty fine man !!!!!!!

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TY

[@theflourcity]

Nice and neat. Great job! My retaining wall had to be reset about 8 years ago because the dirt and vegetation are pushing against it making it lean. It has to be reset again. Is this normal or did the landscapers do or not do something? Just curious, thanks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Oh wow! Something is wrong there

[@streetrodder2846]

Mighty fine, as usual!🤠👍

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[@caluarias]

Wow you guys sure have skills, you guys make it look easy. Two questions: what psi is the base foundation under the retaining wall? And is Timmy and Tyler identical twins?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Under the foundation is 3500 psi. My sons are 6 yrs a Part

[@gabet3754]

Good work man.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Appreciate it!

[@stefboulas]

Beautiful job David

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TY

[@grassabrutta]

David, the walking edger along the wall creates a joint between the concrete and the foam does it ? What is likely to happen if you do not do that ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The only difference is no radius

[@christhompson475]

Another job well done!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thanks again!

[@rubenske091]

Beautiful Job every time.

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[@ayehotah3887]

I wonder if you need to caulk over top of the expansion joint.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Its optional

[@cristhomson9043]

Another masterpiece!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Appreciate

[@Trendsetta68]

Beautiful looking work !!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you so much 😀

[@joeysfather2723]

Amazing. Pure art!!

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[@esam2017]

your work always is beautiful 👍👍

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[@susanshannon4355]

what product did you use for the motor and water proofing?

[@9856CB]

👍 as usual. Great videos and great workmanship

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[@WorldSoulExotica]

Awesome, these cats right here are sharp as a muhfuqckah!

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[@bobjansen717]

It would be nice if you were on the other coast near me, then I could have you do the job I'm about to tackle. What is the waterproofing parge material that you use?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Drylock

[@youbube0040246]

What do you use to waterproof retaining wall didn’t see it in the video. Also where can I get the roller and vacuum setup for the saw? Great work guys

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

DryLock water proof Dewalt vaccum

[@youbube0040246]

Thanks, I meant the saw attachment handle extension tool to walk behind the saw instead of kneeling. That thing looks super helpful

[@Jere616]

David, Great work as always. Will you show the waterproofing in a video?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish I would have caught that

[@Jere616]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete No problem, maybe next time because it sounds interesting.

[@goodwince]

I'm interested as well. They did a poor job on my basement that's on the backside of the house (on a valley) and I need to dig a trench back there and waterproof it.

[@tikitraveler1881]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete You mentioned it was a powder-based waterproofing product. Is that better than the stuff you paint on?

[@danperales5804]

I have a small cement mixer and a wheel barrel that I will be using to mix 90lb bags of QuickCrete in for cement slabs on the side of my house. It is 8' x 5' sections. I will be mixing 1 bag at a time and I'm wondering how much fiber mesh I should put in with each mix.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I do about a half a hand full

[@californiacritic9779]

@Odell, what do you do with the primer water?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Separate and recycle

[@kaylecarlile6708]

Could you make a similar wall to frame a house on top of? Instead of using the concrete wall frames and pouring into for a mud sill wall?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes

[@paulcgburrows7267]

Wonderfull David loved it from start to finish M8

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TY

[@SyddlesFuzz]

Would it be possible to get your input on a planter design I've got? Most of it is simple. 4 or 6" thick CMU with rebar, up to 2 feet, in a box. The strange part is I have 2 sections I want to raise up at 9 foot walls (above the initial 2') 30 inches wide each. I live in a windy area, so I'm worried that would be knocked over.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Start with 2' of 8", then go 6" for the rest. A solid 2' deep footing, Two #4s t&b horizontal. #4s vertically every 16". Two #4s horizontal at middle and top of wall. Solid grouted. Equals no worries.

[@samjuan3440]

Nice work as usual

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[@6.Overland]

Showing off the buttering skills

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes and icing is next

[@digitaldiz]

Question on the marks on the slab, it looks like boot sole marks on it, will those come off or is that how it was left?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Probably dirt from walking on it the third day, definately not permanent

[@Squidbillies1000]

Excellant Job!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jason-ge5nr]

that turned out nice

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@davidd8435]

Who has the harder job, the block layer or the motar mixer?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I think the block layer. Blocks get heavy real fast

[@hsandv70]

IS therew a rule fo thumb to a retaining wall wether you let the wall drain the water behind it or retain it ? Is dependant solely on the soil behind it, and amount of rainfall ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Depends on the type of wall and how long you want it to last

[@plasmac9]

You can't use the fiberglass rods for retaining walls?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not this type, But there are different types that you can

[@jeanmi974caterpillar3]

super job ,bravo..

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Gracious

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Looks good!

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[@11SpeedFreek11]

Any reason you use that fiberglass dowel rather than a piece of Rebar? Pardon my ignorance...

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I used fiberglass the whole way, so I wanted to be consistent

[@valerienaylor1069]

Great job

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@y.lelivelt2619]

You must be an important man Mr.Odell.There where lots and lots and lots commercials.( yuck). But you did again a great job.

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TY

[@acreagelifestyle]

Hey there , "Odell Team" just wanna say that you guys do some awesome work. I would like talk , will be giving ya a call soon.

[@dragonsinygo4387]

Quick question, what’s the purpose of the expansion foam?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Freedom of movement

[@ricos6243]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Better yet where do you buy it? Sure beats the Masonite expansion joint material

[@tomroe2861]

Nice work

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@eddibruno6927]

Job well done

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TY

[@ralphsmith2683]

shouldn't one pump the voids of the cinder blocks full of concrete...then right after that...while the concrete is still wet...place the finishing stones on top ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Independent is better for future