Concrete Bag Culvert Head Wall | How I Built

This is how I built my culvert retaining wall, wing wall. People drive by, stop, look. Many have asked how I built it. I posted this earlier and had a music copyright at over 300K views. So, I am updating it and re-posting the longer version. Cost was about $1,200 for entrance buying bags bulk and discounts. I saved thousands doing this when contractors were not available at the time. Thank You for your interest in my video! :) If you would like to see more follow-up videos, - Please *Subscribe*. Three Year Update Video:    • Three Years Later | Concrete Bag | Culvert...   Improvements & Methods Video:    • Improvements & Methods - Concrete Bag | Cu...   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. 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. :) What Is Concrete - See Testing- Actually Dams Use Compressed Rolled Concrete • What is Concrete? ** 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... ** Also, Basalt and Fiber Glass 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. https://www.stevenaddis.com #RetainingWall #ConcreteBagRetainingWall #concretebagwall #SteveAddis 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.