How to Build a Retaining Wall (step-by-step)

Do you have a slope that you need to retain? In this video, we'll show you tips and tricks that you need to build a retaining wall that will hold up. From blocks to geogrid to backfill, this video has what you need to complete a successful DIY project.

Difficulty: Moderate

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Materials Used:

Wall Block: Murata Wall™
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Cap Stone: Murate Cappello™
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Gravel: 3/4-0 DOT SPEC

Locking Grid: Strati-Grid SG 350

Filter Fabric: Geotextile Filter Fabric Terra Tex NO6



Tools and equipment used:

Bon Tools Screed boards:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006MWKY6/ref

Screed Rails: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TPMSDK/ref

Kum Along/Muck Rake:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011MQ4VK/ref

Trowel:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N5OV/ref

Spade Shovel:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL6SV4/ref

Flat Shovel:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LF91B8/ref

Pick Axe:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL4UJQ/ref

Hand Tamper:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009XEN60/ref

Pipe for Curves:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8K5KNH/ref

String line:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000A24DGK/ref

String line level:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002N5NZ/ref

2ft Level:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01980DCP2/ref

4ft Level:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01980DA0E/ref

6ft Level:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01980DASG/ref

Tape Measure:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NE5WKS/ref

Snap Edge Cutters:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007KHDSVY/ref

Garden Hose:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KL12RE/ref

Paver Mallet:https://www.pavetech.com/pavermallet

Paver adjuster:https://www.pavetech.com/paveradjuster

Paver Puller:https://www.pavetech.com/paverextractor

Broom:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XTZ2VQD/ref

Sprayer:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006Y85LK6/ref

Plate Compactor:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z9HNFKG/ref

Concrete Demo Saw:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DJTQ6GM/ref

Table Saw:https://iqpowertools.com/iqms362-dust...

Generator:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWB8WD3/ref