That’s a lot of work for one dude and it looks good. But if I were the homeowner I would have liked to see some more significant base prep and some more traditional backfilling techniques before I put a hot tub on it.
@azbittel
3 жыл бұрын
What do these stones cost? We want to level our backyard using giant boulders like these as a retaining wall. How high can they be stacked? Would a 6' gravity wall be out of the question?
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Stone cost will depend on your location and proximity to the quarry. Freight alone is generally $500-1000. I’d call a supplier and get a local materials quote. As for the height it would depend on several factors. If you have never built a rock Boulder wall I wouldn’t recommend installing a 6’ tall wall. That takes experience and knowledge to know and would depend on your specific situation; soil type, drainage, boulder size, surcharge, etc…
@dustinwagoner3946
Жыл бұрын
How much was this project
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
Cost will vary drastically depending on material sourcing costs and transport, equipment and labor costs as well as site accessibility. This project was very technical in the sense that we had to offload the semi tractor trailer at a different location and bring in multiple smaller loads with a pickup truck and trailer. The working area was also very tight resulting in lower than average production rates. I believe Phase 1 was approximately $15,000 and Phase 2 (other side of deck) was another $10,000-$15,000.
@Vermont_EarthWork
2 жыл бұрын
Well done. Logistically and technically. Did you use perforated pipe and clean stone/fabric behind the second wall? Good video, captures all aspects.
@26cleon
Жыл бұрын
So you actually just have compacted dirt under the wall, and stone/drainage behind it? Is there any reason to put some sort of special base under the wall?
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
When using this method it is best to set the stones on undisturbed native soil. You can only compact dirt so much. You can also expect some settling. The use of a base material would allow for additional compaction. One advantage to using dirt is it will more easily form and shape to the inconsistent features of the natural stone.
@GlobalistJuice
Жыл бұрын
I notice you kept saying "we" (did this and that), but I don't see anyone else working this job except for you? Is he invisible? haha ha! Nice work! 👍
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
We (Our Company) completed the work. We is an all inclusive word. It includes the homeowners that commissioned the work. When you start a business you’re the business and the business is you. The first phase of this project I did mostly solo. I did hire another contractor to deliver rock and haul away. On the second phase I did have a laborer assisting. I don’t always show employees on camera because they aren’t always excited about that. “We” also includes our suppliers. If I were to help a friend with a project it would just be “I”. But that is a selfish word. I also wanted to grow the company to more than just me being solo. Over the past several years I have done that. You will see on some of our more recent projects “we” includes more workers. It wasn’t easy at first for me to say “we” but eventually it became a habit and we grew into it. As they say in the business world “fake it until you make it!” Sometimes you have to wear bigger britches so you can grow into them.
@danrich9794
3 жыл бұрын
That is cool. Machines are awesome.
@Miniscapes515
2 жыл бұрын
We use that blue flat drain hoes to make sleeves for our straps. Enjoyed the vid.
@andrewbrenneman9592
Жыл бұрын
Might look into old fire hose from local fire department. I use 2 & 4" hoses cut to a few different lengths for chaining down my equipment. I cut the 2" pieces to be able to slide under loose chains to protect my mower & tiller for my Kubota tractor. The 4" hoses have a rubber liner for added protection.
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@AffordableplumbingNEPA
Жыл бұрын
Nice job I know you wanted to keep it simple but personally I would have rented a small whacker to get a better compaction for a more solid surface, what did you charge for that? Those stones are pretty expensive around my way
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
We did another wall with the same block and rented a jumping jack compactor. Cost varies quite a bit. I have talked with other companies that are outside our service area. I’ve seen numbers from $50-$100/face foot. Low end is more wholesale and high volume and high end is more residential.
@RockhillfarmYT
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome project.
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a fun project. I would like to do more similar projects this year.
@scottb24
Жыл бұрын
Is settling not a concern with large stones? I figured you’d want a base similar to paver blocks
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
With any retaining wall you want a good base. We compacted the base with the bucket and/or used native (undisturbed soil) to place the base layer on.
@tedmihalca
2 жыл бұрын
We love our E35! You should get a 3000 pound sling that you can dump your material on and then use the bucket to carry a lot more at a time! Great video. We build ponds and the bucket/claw combo is so lethal. Can place so many rocks without have to strap them up. Replaces a lot of employees and in the long run is cheaper!
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I have used a MiniEx with a thumb in the past to build water features and you are right! They are great for picking up and carefully placing boulders.
@markdeluca3711
2 жыл бұрын
Do you think you can lift a 2400 pound retaining block with the E35
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That’s probably too big. Might be able “lift” it barely. But even if you could you wouldn’t be able to move it anywhere. These stone boulders were pushing the working limits of the machine.
@a-veteranlandscapesitework2413
3 жыл бұрын
Where would you get those stones, custom order from the quary?
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Directly from the quarry or a local stone yard or supplier.
@beardedgarage
3 жыл бұрын
damn cool. That's what I want to do next.... Nice machine too!
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tylerarkansas2569
2 жыл бұрын
What rock did u use for the boulders and size?
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
They are 14” tall limestone. They come in varying lengths and depths. Usually 18”-36” deep and 3’-7’ in length.
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