In this video I show how to lay a block retaining wall. I show everything you need to complete the job and how I use all the tools. First I explain how I laid out the wall line and make sure it’s square. Next I show what you need to mix the mortar. After that I teach how I spread the mortar on the footer and lay the block. After that I explain how I level them. Then I show how to do the courses on top of the first. I explain how I use a laser level to transfer the height to the other lead. Next I put up a string line and spread the mortar and explain how to set the block to the line. Then I show how I put the rebar in the cores and how to space them out. Finally I show how to point the joints and core fill the holes with mortar. Thanks for watching!
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How to lay block walls-
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How to use a string line for block walls-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Byq9w4MDU&t=11s
How to lay block pillars-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYE9AOQZ0s&t=100s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZS6nqN0OMQ&t=633s
How to mix mortar-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWFD1zQODoQ&t=80s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiwwN0HaNtg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFiH42TIcVc&t=22s
How to mark out wall lines-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opbDCZazYfw&t=46s
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How to core fill the walls with concrete-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrAj1IHpIbM
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How to parge the block walls-
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Splitface Block-
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How to point Block walls
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How to lay lintels-
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Installing air vents in a block wall-
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How to figure out cuts for block wall-
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