How to Build a Retaining Block Wall

In this video we show you guys how to demo and tear out an old cracked up wall that was leaning over. Then we show you how to setup the area for an appropriate foundation with reinforcement for the new retaining block wall you will see us build on the hillside for this homeowner. Enjoy and don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT! Thank you all for your support!
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[larrygreenlee]

Manuel has been doing this for 30 years, he’s pretty good at it at this point, you could say! YaY Manuel!

[kennethamend]

With the proper skill set, proper tools and teamwork...you 2 are EXTREMELY efficient!!

[Stevenowski]

This video reminds me of my dad laying up his last wall. He was 81! He did block work for 62 years. 🤗🇺🇸
Nice work!

[herethere]

While i cant do concrete on my own drive because of back issues, watching your videos allowed me to find a great contractor in my area. Was able to ask the important questions and made sure they could answer. Definitely weeded out a sketchy one and found one who i really trust to do a good job. Keep up the great videos.

[craigjoseph]

Blown away by your work and your old school ingenuity.

[stevelundt]

I was a Bricklayer for 35 yrs with the state of NY and I must say that you did an excellent job !! Perfection!! That wall looks fantastic and will last for 50 yrs.

[ebk]

Amazing job brother! I absolutely love your videos. As a new Cement Mason it’s so helpful to me. I have done some Res but I’m in the Local 555 Cement Masons here in Portland Oregon. I do hundreds and hundreds of yards at a time which is usually blow and go slabs. But I like the more detailed res work. Anyway thank you brother be easy and God Bless you 🫡🙏🏻

[calziz]

These are some of the best videos I have seen great instruction 😊

[paramotorpilot]

Nice job. You take a lot of pride in your work. A true professional.

[jeffbarron]

It is nice seeing a plan go from mouth to reality, I am in SD, Ca. and here its all talk, no action( that you are happy to pay for)

[californiacritic]

Step down looks great. I would've made the wall even all the way through. Great job as always Maestro Odell.

[cissy]

My back is killing me just from watching this video. Very nice work.

[kenkobra]

Looks great! Thanks for the tip with the caution tape. I know it's overkill, but when I built my retaining wall, for my flower bed, I filled the block with concrete from top to bottom. It also included rebar in every other block as I had a bunch laying around. When the next person buys my house and wants to remove it they will be in for a surprise.

[josesoyelgatovoladorhernan]

Good job that wall don’t go nowhere is very solid and strong 💪

[hawkforce]

Love the teamwork efficiency, it resembles an assembly line.

[evanofelipe]

Another neat clearance and preparation of footings, is the mark of Odell workmanship. It’s a real treat to see. Like all good jobs, it’s what’s you can’t see that makes all the difference. Great job.

[the_jonathan_o]

Very satisfying seeing the straight lines of the mortar.

[markmoreno]

Awesome work. Nothing is better then having great hombres for helpers.

[sacramentohoney]

You have the big boy toys to play with. Thank you for the informative video.

[strong]

Nice to see it done proper after retiring and living overseas now 10 years .what they use is a clear plastic tube put water in it that is the level lmao .. nice job - i did some onld churches on america over 100 years old the concrete is a nightmare to break