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In this video, we will show you how we go about building a small concrete retaining wall in the bay area. There is bouns footage at the end of two other small concrete walls we built this year but didn't have enough footage to make a complete video
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[@AllAccessConstruction]

In this video, we will show you how we go about building a small concrete retaining wall in the bay area. There is bouns footage at the end of two other small concrete walls we built this year but didn't have enough footage to make a complete video

[@davidjharrison3247]

Hi, I've used concrete slabs as a wall to a small pond but now I'm thinking I should have a small concrete wall to support it, shall I use gravel & sand with the cement? I've also got a thick metal mesh? Thanks for any advice you may give.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

You should probably do something like this and put a pond liner in it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKHLpZ-tbZ6FndE

[@toddfranklin4063]

Your videos are very helpful. I've done large and small concrete jobs, but am very rusty and have lost my confidence. The best part of your video... "Stay positive". Thanks, and may God bless you.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate the kind words 👍🏾

[@henrychavez9904]

I like it very much how you step by step show how to do it properly and the video are very clear

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate the comment 👍🏾👍🏾💯💯.. Be sure to check out our latest video kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3Sslq1jbbeqqcU

[@hideouspenguinboy]

It's so relaxing watching this. If you did some longer videos I'd be into it.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

I'll work on longer ones..

[@nobreighner]

Your early-strip hand-finished walls look awesome.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate the comment 👍🏾 👍🏾 👍🏾 💯💯💯

[@bobcharlie7982]

That aint going nowhere anytime soon. Great job

[@AllAccessConstruction]

#trustory 💯 💯

[@iammlove7428]

It’s the team work that makes the dream work for me!! 💪🏾

[@AllAccessConstruction]

true story.........

[@irvingcobb4395]

5:55 EST Friday 2/29 Yes same number for 20 years

[@AllAccessConstruction]

I'm on 24 years... 😂😂😂😂

[@DestryAlecto]

What a gorgeous job man.. Have learned a ton of thing from you. Such quality work.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Super appreciate the support

[@angieburrdesign]

great work. looks great! love the 'stay positive' message.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Thank you

[@jeebs2002]

Same number for over 20 years, too. I think I got my first cell phone in 2000; one of those AAA pre-programmed ones from Samsung for emergencies and to call my parents.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Nice.. It's been 24 years now

[@jjstezaker]

Looks clean! You guys do great work.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate it 👍🏾👍🏾💯💯

[@thomasheisel4990]

Awesome work, thanks so much for sharing!

[@AllAccessConstruction]

All good.. Good luck.. Be sure to video the pour.. 😅😅😅💯💯💯

[@andrewrose1777]

Hey man, your videos are incredible! I noticed you leave the back part of the wall forms there for strength, but that would mean that the stakes are embedded into the footer once it dries. How do you take the back forms off? Cut the stakes? Thanks man!

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate the comment 🚨🚨💯💯.. We use a multi-purpose tool and cut them when we strip.. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@christopherdaly1960]

Great video.. very helpful and nice work

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate it mannn 💯💯🚨🚨

[@chuckytuna6202]

Glad I came across your channel. Will be reaching out to you for an estimate in the near future for a project in NorCal. Possibly midsummer.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

We ready.. Appreciate the comment.. 👍🏿👍🏿💯💯

[@Just_passing_through23]

Yeah I’ve had the same number for twenty years. I’m a hands on builder...

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Yea had mines since 99..😅😅😅😅

[@frankflanagan109]

Great work fellas!

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate you frank

[@dianeditonno3569]

Id like to do something similar. Maybe 18inches below grown and 12 inches above. Do i have to put drainage holes in? Thanks.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

18 inches footing?

[@belewyane2883]

I really like your videos man!! I wonder what psi concrete you recommend for retaining walls? and also the Thickness of the wall you build

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate the comment and support. Most of our mixes are a six sack pea gravel 3000 psi...Our walls are 8 inches thick

[@fabianhernandez4839]

I have the same question thanks I found it the answer. I have an extra question if I want to build same wall but with 4x4 post for a horizontal fence on top of the concrete is good to install the post with it? Or will risk to crack the concrete? Or is better to use a bracket? Thanks in advance

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Best if you place brackets in concrete

[@fabianhernandez4839]

@@AllAccessConstruction thank you

[@fabianhernandez4839]

I noticed that your link to Instagram is broken I try but not luck

[@johnrowell2]

Nice man. Been watching many of your videos. Have you ever done a concrete parking lot? Is that even possible? (instead of using asphalt)

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Mannn super appreciate the support. And to answer your questions yes you can do a concrete driveway.. It will be better long-term as well..

[@Johnthelittlebuilder]

Same number for 22 years👍🏽

[@AllAccessConstruction]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@Murzington]

How do you deal with the holes from the kickers in the footing? Also what do you do about the nails you tie the upright rebar to when you pull the forms?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

We just leave the nails. They stick out very little, as far as stakes if we pull them out when we finish we just fill in with concrete..

[@cameronkidd8059]

Do u have any suggestions for the type of concrete I should use to apply to the side of a block wall? I want the finish to come out smooth. I’m new to concrete but I’m pretty handy.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Product call ardex

[@EternalHarvestDecor]

I’ve been watching a bunch of your videos! I’m wanting to make a 4ft concrete retaining wall and yours are the most informative, so thank you! Question, how long do you wait before removing your forms? Is it possible to do a wall slowly and mix a bag at a time over a week or so? Would that make the wall less strong?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

It's kinda of a timing to it. Recommend you have someone do it that understands the process. You also can use a product that's ardex that you can come back couple days later and smooth the wall that way you don't have to worry about stripping it the same day.. Any other questions let me know... What area are you in?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Recommend you pour wall all at once..

[@EternalHarvestDecor]

@@AllAccessConstruction wish I was in Sac town! Lol I’m in Utah. I grew up near Fresno though. I am a carpenter but I need a wall! Lol

[@EternalHarvestDecor]

@@AllAccessConstruction thanks for the quick response

[@toddfranklin4063]

I've done a footing for a small residential bridge over a period of time - I was just a laborer for my father-in-law and didn't dare offer my opinion. However, does doing a project a batch at a time. Impact the strength of the concrete and should I have overlapping rebar to improve the strength? Any other advice on this kind of a project would be helpful - I'm actually an electrician but end up doing a lot more and have built houses from the footers to the shingles long ago.

[@stevebrown1461]

How much time (estimated) did you let the wall set up before you could remove the forms to mag float it?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

I want say 45 minutes to an hour.. You really have to. Play by ear.. Good luck

[@michaelkreitz]

Do you leave those duplex nails in after the rebar has been installed and wire-tied? If they are left in, when the boards are removed from the back of the form the nails would protrude out through the concrete. I assume they are removed before the pour but could not tell from the video.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate the comment.. They stay in....

[@ericktorres1501]

@@AllAccessConstruction how long time can remove the forms for the retaining wall for finishing work around how much time?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

The soonest we have taken them off is two days

[@geoffbaran]

Is that drain pipe behind the wall? Is that for water management?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Yes pretty much all our retaining walls have a French drain system

[@vadzilla]

Hey thanks for the video. I have a question. I'm about to do a double (2 rows) retaining wall, about 2-3 feet tall each in my back yard. All sloped, so I want do one wall, give it about 4 feet space (for flowers or veggies, etc.) then another wall. I wanted to know.. what do I need to buy for concrete?! Is there a specific brand you can suggest for retaining walls, there will be traffic on it, I have kids and family walking all over everything. I guess I'm wondering what would be the best concrete I can use and from the supper limited amount of information I gave you can you suggest few tips and gotchas!!! ps I'm a new homeowner (pre pandemic) but I love building and doing everything (well....most things) myself. Any tips/suggestions, things to look out for would be awesome!!! thank you

[@AllAccessConstruction]

All our concrete we use is a six sac pea gravel mix (3000psi). Also if you have to walls going up the rule of thumb is what ever the height of the first wall the second wall must be double back. Example the first wall is 3 feet high than the second wall must be 6 feet back. There is expectations but talk to an engineer . Good Luck

[@vadzilla]

@@AllAccessConstruction thank you!

[@AllAccessConstruction]

All good

[@vadzilla]

@@AllAccessConstruction I noticed you mentioned you're making a website soon. I'm a web developer so if you ever have questions or need help, hit me up!

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Much appreciated... 👍🏿👍🏿💯💯

[@ernestreyes9147]

Dang....I need this..How much for something like that? I need that same length, and Pretty much the same Height. I was thinking about doing it myself..But Nawww.lol..I don't wanna start something and Not finish it...And I wouldn't even know what Tooks I would need

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Appreciate the kind words.. If you in the bay area hit us up.., 👍🏿👍🏿

[@bradleym.2008]

👍

[@AllAccessConstruction]

appreciate the support

[@mobshopperformance6077]

Whats the cost of a wall like that

[@AllAccessConstruction]

wall its self 15k

[@merriegiles5922]

Do you take jobs in other areas of California? We are six hours away

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Six hours might be pushing it... But I do know some excellent contractors in California that may be able to help you... 👌🏿👌🏿👍🏾👍🏾

[@Legacy_125]

I had the same number for over 30 years. Then I went cellular and couldn’t keep my number. I was sad.

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Dammm. I got my pager the same #. 🤣🤣🤣

[@bipedalspecies2086]

21 years for my number :)

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Nice

[@edt5276]

Nice wall. But video is not very helpful. Pretty much just "Watch us build a wall with narration but zero explanation."

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Noted

[@carlahlers1444]

@@AllAccessConstruction I agree. Work looks pristine! Now please tell an avid do it yourselfer how to do that with just me, a wheel barrow, and a shovel! lol

[@AllAccessConstruction]

@@carlahlers1444 Ill have a new video up next week going into "deeper" detail on building a wall .. Appreciate the comment

[@Ninjump]

Nah, I got a ton of value from it and thought narration amount was just right. 👍🏾 Some of the other videos might have the info you're looking for

[@chinogixxer7506]

I've had the same number for over 20 years. It was my very first cell number and it was transferable once they made that Law that you could transfer it and I've had it ever since over the years and many cell phones. 818 area code!

[@AllAccessConstruction]

I'm 22 years strong

[@smallnuts2]

Im really enjoying the videos. I have 3 questions. I was wondering, at 2:27. The nail into board and rebar tied to it. When removing board, did you hit board with sledge hammer then hit nail sideways to break off ? The end nail stricken put of the concrete that is? 2nd question is drainage. Is there a reason for that? I mean is there a drain behind the wall? The reason I ask is. How would anything damage that wall? Even if the dirt feel down to it, it wouldnt flip the wall over would it? Because of weight and that little lip that goes towards the sidewalk. Rocks under the concrete help keep the water drain? 3rd question I think it was your son who was handed the drill looking tool with a tube. What does that do? To make sure the cement is all compact no air pockets?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Good day 1st question | when we strip we just use a hammer. That nail sticks out a little bit in back. We just leave it. Sometimes we hit it sideways. 2nd question | We always put drainage. Most walls fail due to drainage. 3rd question | that was the vibrator helps to make sure there's no honeycombs in the concrete.. Appreciate you watching the videos... 💯💯👍🏿👍🏿

[@smallnuts2]

@@AllAccessConstruction thanks so much for taking the time to answer. Now I can look up honey comb terminology in concrete to know more about .

[@AllAccessConstruction]

All good 💯 💯 💯 💪🏾

[@smallnuts2]

@@AllAccessConstruction at 4:35 when you removed the forms to use broom finish. How come sometimes forms are left in place for a couple of days for the concrete to cure but here, you were able to do it? Is it because of the height of wall and type of concrete your using?

[@AllAccessConstruction]

If you decide to strip you have to make sure you have the right mix and the right amount of people. We try to pour it a litte bit more stiffer..