Concrete Bag Retaining Wall | How I Built | Steve Addis

How I built my retaining wall using 512 50Lb Concrete bags, 1/2" rebar, 8 oz cloth, #4 stone, PVC pipe. – Solid and permanent. Rebar placed perpendicular in the bags into clay, and horizontal locking rebar in key areas. Soil is very stable, mostly clay, and hard blue-grey clay at the base. Check with an Engineer or experienced Contractor to confirm your unique project application. Tiebacks may be needed. Good for remote locations and DIY. - Have fun! - $947.20- (512 Bags x $1.85)+(Rebar & Taxes)(Currently $3.04/bag QTY 70 at Lowe's.)(This was by volume and with discounts and prices may vary.)

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Tip: Use the lines on the bag, to setback the upper bags and keep courses running even. Sight each course from side and top, to form the shape you desire. Also, loosen up each bag by placing the long ends on a flat surface to move the concrete to the front edge of the bag without the opening. Mix the bag if you feel stone. Then flatten the bag, pick it up and place it in position. The opening of the bag always goes to the back so you end up with a more smooth uniform look. Do one row, then adjust, then pack with a flat block of stone.

Important: Saturate the concrete bags well with plenty of water over night or more. Keep the bags damp for as long as possible to promote the curing process. Build small sections leaving the vertical rebar exposed to bridge the next set of rebar and cover with plastic to protect from rain. Make sure you are using paper bags. Tape the bags to prevent stretching which reduces cracks.

Improvements & Methods - Concrete Bag | Culvert Retaining Wall
https://youtu.be/tUlc1Qb5A74
Basalt Rebar, Color, Sealer. (Recommended by Viewers.) Thank you!

Tip: I pressure wash the paper away on a low setting. Wash concrete and water into any cracks or voids on bag surfaces. Wipe excess with a wet cloth.

Tip: Tape the top bags with packing tape to prevent bag stretching and cracks.

Tip: I coated the top with concrete or mortar. Color or seal the face. -Have fun. :)

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** Quikrete Rip Rap - Commercial grade blend of Portland cement and specially graded sand, packaged in a Fiber Reinforced, Biodegradable Bag for erosion control applications.
https://www.quikrete.com/productlines/riprap.asp

** Also, Basalt and FiberGlass rebar is available for similar prices. Fiberglass may work between bags, yet not for driving into the clay or rocky soils as it might splinter.

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Disclaimer: Please note: I am not giving engineering or construction advice since each and every site and location is different. This is just a demonstration of what I did and what worked for my location and my particular project. Please seek advice from a contractor and engineer to protect your time and investment in materials. I talked with Tom the engineer who has 50+ years of construction experience before I proceeded. All documentation and videos on this website are for informational purposes only. I am not liable for any use or misuse of this information by any person and any claims of any kind such as loss or injury. Warning: The tools and equipment presented in this video can be dangerous. Use all necessary safety protections at all times. Walls: If required, check with your local building code enforcement for walls three feet or more before hand.

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