My retaining wall 5 years later + Q&A

-- Contents of this video ----------------------------
01:15 - Update - retaining wall after six years
01:58 - Why didn't I install a drainpipe?
02:30 - When do you need Geogrid for retaining walls?
02:44 - Is the fence on the side acting as a retaining wall?
02:59 - Do you remove the lip from the first row of blocks?
03:21 - Can you build a wall taller than three feet with these blocks?
03:33 - Which adhesive is best for retaining wall blocks?
03:43 - Why do you only glue the top layer of blocks?

In this video, I show the status of the retaining wall I built in a previous tutorial six years after construction.

Then, I answer common questions that I received in the original how to build a retaining wall video.

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[kansasgardener]

As a construction worker most of my life (Brick Mason) I give you two 👍👍. You obviously did your homework and the wall turned out excellent. I'm glad you did this video to silence the naysayers. Great job!

[lebronjordan]

I used your technique when I rebuilt my retaining wall in my backyard 2 years ago and I love looking at it everyday because my hard work really pays off🙂! Thank you!

[prohow]

Thank you for the follow-up, Dan! Your first video was extremely thorough and detailed, this one puts the icing on the cake.

[tomcosta]

I remember when you built the wall' 6 year's ago time dose fly, good job

[Dcw-rpib]

I had that video saved because when my old retaining wall fails I was going to build it. good video.

[rainmaker]

You did a lot of hard work and did it as good as anyone I knew it was going to still be ok

[jammiestarr]

Was and continues to be the best video available for a 3 feet retaining wall🎉

[vincentobrien]

Totally agree with your 5 year assessment. It looks 100% as good or better. Beautiful back yard. Love the stepped RH side.

[MillCityJam]

Using all the info from your OG vid for my current small retaining wall project right now!! Thanks for the tips!!

[EternalHarvestDecor]

Hey Dan!! Thank you so much for your video on the wall. I am currently doing a wall just like this because of all the great info in your video. I did post it on Tiktok though and had thousands of comments saying the same things you were getting in your comments. I love that you did an update and everything is doing so well. I may just link your review for them all haha. Love this video! Thanks!

[GrassworksLandscapePros]

Hi brother. Don’t even worry about Those people who don’t appreciate you valuable time to do this tutorial
As a landscaper I agree. Is a hard work. Especially. Laying down the first row also here in Bay Area. We’re using 3/4 red lava rock. For drainage. It will absorb water better. And. Much lighter to work with.
Keep up the good work 🤝

[jamelbow]

I built a wall using your video. Thank you Dan!

[FireFighter]

I think you did an awesome job and helped me plan a 6 ft. wall to replace a nasty creosote tie wall. Thanks for your time in providing this informative video.

[nylesgregory]

God Bless your soul man. Loved watching both your Vids on that back breaking work. All solid and relevant points. Never listen to the Hater's Man.The World is loaded with them. Your finished product turned out stellar and after all the plants grew in and the wall retained it's original shape without movement after years of expasion and contraction is Judge and Jury enough. Learned a lot. Thanks for posting.

[anthonyruggiero]

Power to the ‘stache !! Thanks for the video, it was helpful!

[jeanlanz]

Thank you for the follow-up. Impressive that the wall held up so well.

[cvinthe]

What mustache? Kudos on the awesome wall project. It's durable, beautiful, and well-made. Your videos are informative, helpful and to the point. Remember, Mr. Perry, the more successful you are, the more haters you'll have, so keep posting!

[tennis]

i watched your video and followed your steps buidling my 3ft retaining wall, and its been a year now. It still looks great, not a single movement.

[hjeffwallace]

Bought my house 20 years ago. My retaining wall is ok, but I’m considering rebuilding it. It’s only 2 feet tall, and sagging slightly. I’ll probably ignore it, but enjoying your videos!

[keithrayeski]

Well Dan Perry, THIS video…got you another subscriber. Your gentlemanly (I’d say Christian but the algorithm might block me), approach to your detractors, was a blessing!! I’m building ( yes, I am 😊) 30 inch high wall for my wife’s patio and I’ll be using your video as a guide. 👊🏻👍🏻