Building the First Wall — But So Close to a Steep Bank Could Backfire

#sponsored Be kind to yourself this year. Using Zocdoc is FREE - visit https://zocdoc.com/atticus to find and instantly book an appointment with a top-rated, in-network doctor today. This week we built the first wall of our home — but it’s going in right up against a steep bank, and that adds a layer of risk we can’t ignore. The site isn’t ideal but this structure is going to do a lot for us over the next few years, and that forced us into a compromise we’ve thought long and hard about. Working with a foundation crew, I learned how to lay block and we committed to a decision that becomes permanent the moment concrete goes in. Once this wall is filled, there’s no undo — so we need to get this right. Huge thanks to the crews who helped make this happen — links to everyone involved below. Ellis Earthworks & Custom Homes - General Contractor ellisearthworksinc@gmail.com (828) 226-9153 Black Rock Masonry - Concrete, Block, and Stone Blackrockmasonrywnc@gmail 828-788-0257 ➤New to the channel? 👉 Subscribe and follow our journey! @ProjectAtticus ➤ Love our videos? Become a Patron to help support the channel & get early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectAtticus ➤ Gear we use: Sunglasses: https://shrsl.com/35iim Discount Code HPATTICUS Keen Footwear: http://bit.ly/2GSEMjt Our Mobile Internet Solutions - MobileMustHave: https://mobilemusthave.com Bluetti Portable Power Station: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/home-backup-power-ac500?variant=46381280493787