How to Retain a Steep Slope Using Stone Wall Blocks

In this video, Colin fixes a homeowner's failing retaining wall separating their backyard from a drainage canal. You'll learn how to retain a steep slope like this one using retaining wall blocks from Western Interlock.
Retain a slope with retaining wall blocks by yourself! We'll show you how to remove the existing retaining wall (if applicable), set a solid gravel base, and place each block.
Intro: (0:00)
Step 1: Design the retaining wall (0:18)
Step 2: Mark the layout of the wall (0:56)
Step 3: Ensure the wall is square (1:41)
Step 4: Set the finish grade (2:15)
Step 5: Excavate for your base: (3:00)
Step 6: Install the base material: (3:34)
Step 7: Set the base course: (5:04)
Step 8: Build additional courses (5:46)
Step 9: Add retaining wall caps: (6:58)
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[@deannadobak139]

Love the gorilla in the background. 😂

[@WesternInterlock]

He's out there.

[@matthew393]

8:07 Monkey? Chaka from Land of The Lost? Who knows?

[@WesternInterlock]

Who does know? Could be bigfoot?

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What if it’s too steep for heavy equipment?

[@WesternInterlock]

Then it's going to all be hand work. It can be done, but it's going to be work. Access is the number one cost differential in hardscape projects.