Building a retaining wall on a slope - step-by-step instructions

In this video, I show you step by step how I secured the slope behind my carport with a sturdy wall made of formwork bricks. The wall stands on a concrete foundation and has a drainage system at the back to prevent standing water. I also used reinforcing steel to stabilize the construction and integrated special water drains in the lower stones. The video documents the entire construction process in detail, from marking to the finished result.

Our carport is located on a slope, which is why the retaining wall was necessary to stabilize the slope and protect the carport. The wall consists of concrete blocks, which were built on a strip foundation and then filled with concrete. You can also see in the video how I install a dimpled sheet and backfill the wall.

My video blog documents the entire project from the excavation pit to the installation of the solar system on the roof of the carport. Take a look at the time-lapse recordings to get a quick overview of the construction process.


This video was originally created in German for my main YouTube channel @commaik 🔗 https://youtube.com/commaik. It has been translated into English using 🤖 the AI tool HeyGen, which replicates my voice and synchronizes my lip movements.
Please note that ⚠ due to dynamic adjustments, the synchronization may not always be perfect.

📺 The original video, which includes English subtitles, can be found here: https://youtu.be/o7fu1vM4BXw


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Chapter overview:
0:00 Initial situation
0:24 Marking and laying the foundation
0:50 Setting the formwork stones
1:08 Installing drainage in the retaining wall
1:35 Reinforcement for the retaining wall
1:58 Pouring the formwork blocks with concrete
4:35 Installing the dimpled sheeting
5:10 Backfilling the retaining wall
5:50 Preparing the ground for building the carport

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This video was originally created in German for the channel https://youtube.com/commaik and then translated into English.

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