How to Build a Boulder Retaining wall

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How to build an boulder retaining wall strong enough to stop a house from sliding into a lake. An actual site in Eden Prairie Mn. The back porch footings had already settled and the existing retaining wall was failing. This was no ordinary Project. A new Retaining wall had to be built over 16 feet tall to stop the house from moving. 18 months of Planning, Engineering and working with the city of Eden Prairie in permitting - Before the project could even begin. BUT You can see the whole thing in 6 minutes :) This is One Big Boulder Retaining Wall. More info Here: dirtmonkeyu.com...
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@quintonh2063 6 лет назад

Im Confused. In your other boulder wall video, You said not to show the face of the boulders in this type of wall?

@vadimdale22 4 года назад

damn that look freakin beautiful. Nice work mate

@looloo6322 2 года назад

Just built a fractured granite retaining wall using 200 ton of boulders. It was heavy, time consuming, expensive, but in the end it's permanent.

@lrdnalrd 3 года назад

I honestly dont trust a boulder retaining wall above 6 feet.

@larrymacdonald4241 6 лет назад

I was taught by an old dutch guy, more than 30 years ago, retaining walls are supposed to be twice as thick at the bottom, as they are the top, that way the weight of the soil behind it, does not push the bottom out or the top over. I cant draw in here but the angle on the backside is supposed to be slightly steeper than the front, if your wall is 2 feet wide at the top, it needs to be at least 4 feet wide at the bottom. I am not trying to " critique " Stanley's work, I am just trying to pass on what I was taught, everyone makes their own choices as to the methods they use. Everyone works different, everyone has different idea's and experience, after spending more than 30 years doing heavy equipment rentals, I've seen alot of different methods.... :)

@shakadanny3518 6 лет назад

Larry MacDonald very cool great stuff! That's what i learned as well bottom should be twice as thick as the top

@pollauritsabrahamsenjq1618 Год назад

I was told two fifths of the height

@mokruxa 6 лет назад

would be possible to show several types of soil and describe which type requires fabric and which does not. also what fabric do you use ? Thanks

@robertpotswell9757 6 лет назад

i have building rock RETAINING walls for 30 + years using quarry rock that has been drilled and blasted, you don't have rounded boulders that can easily move , as he said before use angular rock for back fill so it stays in place , then the wall should be built out of angular rock, he should be using a larger crushed rock behind wall like a 2" to 4" , the crushed rock should be 12 to 18 inches think behind rock wall, never ever use filter fabric behind a wall it will plug up over time,

@VINTERIUM..EXPLORIUM.1 2 месяца назад

👍👍

@Jessedolce101 5 лет назад

What would you recommend for an old concrete wall that is failing but still is working. The concrete wall does not go into the ground. It is only about 3 feet tall. However, it holds back the dirt well. We don't want to dig up the wall and put in another concrete wall. We are looking at boulders next. We want to put a boulder wall up against the concrete wall. If the boulder wall placed up against a concrete wall fails as the concrete one is failing, we won't be bothered by the look of boulders moving a slight bit in our lifetime. Our biggest concern is that we are on land that has been known to have some underground water. We have worked on many french drains to keep water away from our land. However, there is always that threat of a small amount of water. What are your thoughts?

@chrismoye7048 3 года назад

For clarification I've watched a few of your videos. On this wall you said your installing a vertical filter fabric because of looser substrate, and to never use or avoid using it on clay. but in another video you state to never use vertical fabric.

@Volcomej1 7 лет назад

Do you have any videos on staggered rock walls? also ive always been kinda brain washed onto always using fabrick on basicly any way so with clay have you ever had problems with anything washing thew on the walls? And also I had a couple more questions if you have an email by chance?

@adicurrant 7 лет назад

you didn't put 3/4' stone behind the wall , why ? you allways say to put 12' minimum of 3/4' angular stone ...

@philbridges1307 7 лет назад

thats on a modular wall. boulders have enough space between them to allow drainage through the face

@mchristopher Год назад

Do you need to remove the timber wall before building the boulder wall? Or can you just build the boulder wall in front of the timber wall? I have a short timber wall 3’ tall, that is failing and I’d like to just put fabric and build the boulder wall in front of the wood. Terrible idea?

@tammysipola9751 3 года назад

I need to finish my backyard. The problem is most of the hill is ledge rock. What would be better? A Boulder wall or a solid poured wall. I have literally a ton of boulders on my property already that I just need to round up.

@HFConstruction 9 лет назад

Great information. I hope to get into retaining walls in the future.

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Fall River Lawn and Landscape Hope the videos help out!

@marksumner9995 4 года назад

You couldn't lay rocks in a wheelbarrow! Boulder work sucks!

@phillipwilliams6759 6 лет назад

No doubt that's a kick ass wall! But whatever happened with the neighbors, if you don't mind me asking?

@rromero1318 9 лет назад

this gigantic job must to cost a fortune. great job.

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Romero lawn care Thank you!

@darrellrousu1390 3 года назад

Ware do get such big rock in Minnesota

@SIG603 9 лет назад

Stanley, is the neighbor still blaming you for the rot on his wooden retaining wall?

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+SIG603 Yes-but I haven't heard from him in a few weeks now.

@devinmcgrath7945 9 лет назад

How thick was your base for a wall like this, and what did u use for backfill and base? Seems like these boulders are so huge they would move any base you put under them

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Devin McGrath We used 3" concrete for base and the drainage zone.

@vigholate 8 лет назад

Finally someone who know WTF they are doing YAY! so many bad walls out there, watch out for bad contractors!

@Dirtmonkey 8 лет назад

+vigholate It happens- Thanks for watching!

@73Shakes 9 лет назад

Does the supplier tumble those boulder to get the round edges or is that all natural? Looks a lot better then before. Good job to you guys. HAve a good weekend!

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Shakes 73 Those boulders come from Northern Minnesota- That is their shape from that region.

@kevinrundle3167 5 лет назад

From one Landscaper to another... Awesome 👍

@Dirtmonkey 5 лет назад

Appreciate that Kevin, thanks !!

@anvz9138 9 лет назад

Hi mate! I dont know how to send you a private message. I have a little question for you. I hope you can help me. I saw a reply in a video about malibu steering and the "clunk" noise. My car has that annoying sound. Is there a possibility to get.instructions to fix this problem? thanks

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Amaury Narvaez Sorry I can't fix a car -only a retaining wall :)

@anvz9138 9 лет назад

Stanley Genadek Landscape and Construction Business Pro oh sorry man. I think I tagged the wrong person. Thanks btw

@codymt4804 7 лет назад

What is the excavator attachment called? I have been looking over many models and i like the design yours has. Looks well built.

@garrettgidley1 7 лет назад

Towtem Attachments

@tyronehayato1910 3 года назад

NICE!

@hanslund308 6 лет назад

folks living there, has lots of money.

@Guywithcrazyideas 9 лет назад

How much did you bill them?

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Guywithcrazyideas Guess how much. I can tell you if your close.

@JoshPaynter87 9 лет назад

+Stanley Genadek Landscape and Construction Business Pro im going to say 25000

@j.l.truckingandlandscaping2097 9 лет назад

+Stanley Genadek Landscape and Construction Business Pro Almost $100,000 is my guess

@StormsLandscaping 9 лет назад

+Stanley Genadek Landscape and Construction Business Pro Well over 200k

@devinmcgrath7945 9 лет назад

+Stanley Genadek Landscape and Construction Business Pro $165,000

@trooperandcooperale3057 9 лет назад

If the house is "Settling" into the river, what stops the weight of all those rocks from doing the same. How does that work?

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Trooperandcooper Ale The previous wall was failing-allowing the footings to slide down the hill. By installing a new wall and packing the soil we have stopped the gradual landslide.

@trooperandcooperale3057 9 лет назад

Oh so due to the wall failing. That's right you were putting your hand in the gaps in the wood. Is the client keeping the look of the solid rock wall or are there going to plant it up. Personal give me a dry wall. It looks awesome as is.

@Dirtmonkey 9 лет назад

+Trooperandcooper Ale I am not sure if they plan on planting the wall itself or just the grades.