Setting The First Course Of Blocks

Setting the first course of blocks on the retaining wall. The first row is always the time consuming part of the wall with having to level each block. I go over how I lay the first course and show some of the progress. Thanks for watching! #EliteEarthworks

[swmas]

Have been watching your videos for a while and find the various work you do interesting and down to earth due to your expertises, keep the videos rolling.

[burningdinosaurs]

Nicely done, sir! They make it look so easy on the home shows! You've definitely got a better eye for detail than me! Thanks for the video!

[josephboley]

great video and work. as always stay safe out there and take care buddy.

[topnotchexcavatingllc]

Very nice job ! Those block retaining walls look so nice but, they sure are labor intense. Thanks for taking us on the journey!

[SuperIanjohnson]

Nice work, my friend. We don't anything like those blocks over here in England; so I loved watching them go together. By the way, I never find your films boring-they are always good to watch, keep up the good work-I really look forward to seeing them. Hope you are better soon !

[uggy]

Nice wall so far. I hope they pay well for the work. 👍👍🇵🇪🐕

[waltermattson]

That is hard work. Give yourself a bonus or a raise.

[shootersoptiontargets]

I bet you loved puzzles as a kid. fantastic job, keep up the great work.

[whoizthavuchyld]

thank you sir for the video im glad im not the only one thats a lil ocd about the blocks being level

[dirtediggin]

You have a lot more patience than me for this stuff. I stack some large rock wall from time to time, and the texture johnny block walls, but those are all set with the excavator. Nice job.

[trickmytractor]

The whole job depends on that first row. For sure
Looks like your full crew was on the job
Have a safe & great weekend 👍

[Digginok]

That's a tough job for one man! Looking good!

[otto]

If you do this again set the line on the back of blocks, tamp the base inch below where you set them and use concrete mixed half dry to set your blocks, will make your work lot easier and accurate.Thumbs up for hard work.

[anthonyjcarolan]

You done a good job laying Buick down I love ❤️ your video 📷 the are best thing I can't wait for the next video 📷 I love ❤️ your Logger wade coffee cup #EliteEarthworks

[VideosByAl]

Bet that parking lot does not have any ponding issues . That a lot of slope.
Wall is looking real nice.

[louisianadirt]

Looks good and sounds like a lot of figuring out to get it straight. Get well!
Dwayne

[westernreservelandcareinc.]

Good job! Whenever I lay a wall on a aggregate base I use a thin layer of #10’s or concrete sand. It’s a approved method and it’s a bit easier hitting the blocks into level. But other than that it’s just lots of mallet work. Ice up those elbows and shoulders.

[johnstegall]

No way will I build a retaining wall after watching this .  I am to old for all of the bending and kneeling. Thanks for the education!!

[barryhansen]

We have a similar block over here it's called Sedona looks nice you can lay it the same or step it back.

[bluemtnsman]

A well built retaining wall is the perfect definition of TEDIOUS. Keep after it though. The possum story was too funny.