Building a Brick Wall from Start To Finish

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  • @alansmith4734
    @alansmith4734 4 года назад +206

    I like how you keyed the top cap corners, so that they will not come loose.

    • @simoncooper8272
      @simoncooper8272 3 года назад

      Loved the keyed corner bricks too, are they a set of specials or you cut them on site?

    • @ade7163
      @ade7163 3 года назад +4

      Was thinking the same, nice detail.

    • @eolden7749
      @eolden7749 3 года назад +1

      I was just going to comment the same thing

  • @tomjones3208
    @tomjones3208 4 года назад +82

    Im a bricky myself, a good solid wall build here.the finishing on the pillars is fantastic, most people would put a flag on it.i look at old buildings and admire the quality of the work.its a trade that im proud to be in.

    • @Stucrompton1
      @Stucrompton1  4 года назад +6

      Nice one Tom, good trade to have

    • @mohamedsamy5061
      @mohamedsamy5061 4 года назад +1

      @@Stucrompton1 from way

    • @farhatqureshi8562
      @farhatqureshi8562 4 года назад +3

      Building homes for people-you have the best right to be proud of .

    • @JMARSH_05
      @JMARSH_05 3 года назад +1

      Is it good money?

    • @skillz78
      @skillz78 3 года назад +1

      @@JMARSH_05 very good money.

  • @gavinplant6200
    @gavinplant6200 3 года назад +62

    Never thought watching a wall being built could be so therapeutic 😌 top quality workmanship 👌

    • @RazorsEdg3
      @RazorsEdg3 3 года назад +1

      Yeah, was thinking the same.

    • @Andy-kd1kb
      @Andy-kd1kb 3 года назад +1

      I was thinking "I've just wasted 3 minutes of my life"

    • @KingSobieski
      @KingSobieski 2 года назад

      Winston Churchill built brick garden walls during WW2 as a hobby.

    • @MrOntorius
      @MrOntorius 9 месяцев назад

      our customers will pull up chairs and sit there all day and watch us lay the bricks, then go get us lemonade, buy us lunch, one customer bought us 200 lemon pepper and mild hot wings 3 fridays in a row during the duration we were on their house.

  • @nach0vidal
    @nach0vidal 4 года назад +184

    Why do professionals make it look so easy?? Respect to you my man!!

    • @Stucrompton1
      @Stucrompton1  4 года назад +28

      Easy with practice nacho

    • @faroukcnepdformation5677
      @faroukcnepdformation5677 4 года назад +2

      @@Stucrompton1 your videos are so good and helpful to me and pretty sure to many more and i want learn brick laying so i have question : how did yu change the color of cement and is that effect the cement strength and quality , can i use it in real big home walls with no risks, thanks for your time

    • @bengreen1262
      @bengreen1262 4 года назад +4

      FAROUK CNEPD FORMATION Cement colouring pigment liquid or powdered form ~ might be a bit weaker on actual strength ~ but add 20% more cement to mix ~ more than compensate.

    • @neutronparadigm7965
      @neutronparadigm7965 4 года назад +1

      Habit, muscle memory, failure, practice, practice and practice

    • @faroukcnepdformation5677
      @faroukcnepdformation5677 4 года назад +1

      @@bengreen1262 thank yu so much 👍

  • @samisattar6308
    @samisattar6308 3 года назад +6

    Never thought watching a brick wall being built would be so captivating. It's a work of art how you built that wall! RESPECT!

  • @cuhulainsblood
    @cuhulainsblood 4 года назад +8

    Bricklayer for 20 years. My cousin used to say people will ask who built it, before their likely to ask how quickly did they build it. Take you're time do it right the speed will come with time. Nice tasty work by the way.

  • @OUTDOORLIGHT-tb6oo
    @OUTDOORLIGHT-tb6oo 10 месяцев назад +1

    This is the type of teacher people need. Very clear, very simplistic, no beating around the bush. To the point.

  • @timothylynskey9224
    @timothylynskey9224 3 года назад +8

    Obviously a man who takes immense pride in his work very impressed

  • @tanveerkhan9221
    @tanveerkhan9221 3 года назад +12

    This isn't brickwork it's a precision meticulous artist at work

  • @richardneville9872
    @richardneville9872 4 года назад +49

    Never seen the corners on a pier done like that before, I like it

    • @Stucrompton1
      @Stucrompton1  4 года назад +11

      Thanks Richard, I came up with the corner design in my academy

    • @jayyelland8289
      @jayyelland8289 4 года назад +1

      @@Stucrompton1 did you cut them corners with 4" grinder ? Or are they off the shelf? Good smart brickwork bud👍 . I do like a bit of brickwork but as from Cornwall there is a lot of stone work

  • @myconstructionwork
    @myconstructionwork 4 года назад +2

    I find technique very perfect. Wish you much health and happiness

  • @sxefv456
    @sxefv456 4 года назад +35

    It popped in my recommendation list , I don't know why. I've never built a wall and I think I'll never will, but I loved watching it. Nice editing, nice music, very informative.
    I subscribed to your channel, keep the good work 👍

  • @royjeffs6538
    @royjeffs6538 4 года назад +8

    A truly remarkable skill that is very much underestimated, until you have to do it yourself and realise it's not as easy as it looks! Great video, great wall!

  • @EnglishHeart1987
    @EnglishHeart1987 4 года назад +18

    Absolute craftsmanship - I believe there is a huge difference between laying bricks and crafting an art. Well in Stu & Kc. Was looking forward to the finished product and wasn’t disappointed. 🤙

  • @ryanolden5304
    @ryanolden5304 3 года назад +10

    As a joiner by trade of 22 years, that is very neat work, you should be proud of what you have built! Not many good brickies around nowadays! 😊

    • @pauljewitt1445
      @pauljewitt1445 8 месяцев назад +1

      Whats a chippy no about brickie's nowt

  • @bignedau
    @bignedau 4 года назад +7

    From a retired BRICKIE I throughly enjoyed your work.

    • @jdoubleu3510
      @jdoubleu3510 4 года назад

      Every Mason that I ever met is a tough son of a bitch. Just starting out laying at my job it's hard

  • @Was_I_Here_before
    @Was_I_Here_before 4 года назад +9

    It was awesome to see you bring the tops of those pillars to a finish.

  • @monkeyman1
    @monkeyman1 4 года назад +18

    Fantastic bricky not only a bricklayer. He is an artist at his craft.. Great job

    • @patkaczmarek7362
      @patkaczmarek7362 4 года назад

      What are the first bricks being laid on? Bare ground or is there a footing beneath? Can't see in this video.

    • @ryankristensen8772
      @ryankristensen8772 4 года назад

      @@patkaczmarek7362 What do you think? Cowboys question

  • @worma544
    @worma544 3 года назад +2

    A master tradesman at work. Absolutely first class. A pleasure to watch. Top marks Stu.

  • @tomelliott565
    @tomelliott565 4 года назад +11

    I'm 55 years years old now, and have been a brickie nearly 40 years. Still like watching your vids though.
    Great work Sir. ❤

    • @petersparshot4997
      @petersparshot4997 4 года назад

      Did his dad kay c teach him or did he learn else where. Great vids

    • @ashleywareing8208
      @ashleywareing8208 4 года назад

      Tom Elliott I am looking at doing a bricklaying course at collage to become a brickie is there anything bad about it like can I work in the rain or winter

    • @hendosbricklaying2003
      @hendosbricklaying2003 4 года назад +1

      Respect

  • @waynethompson8495
    @waynethompson8495 4 года назад +7

    If I was having a house built I now know who I would want to build it, amazing brick work and highly skilled workers

  • @montyzumazoom1337
    @montyzumazoom1337 4 года назад +3

    My goodness that was amazing!
    That’s a well built strong wall. Very therapeutic to watch too, I had to watch the speeded up sections at 1/4 speed😳
    Superbly finished. Great vid, you are a true craftsman👍

  • @keithbinkowski4246
    @keithbinkowski4246 4 года назад +2

    I used to help my grandmother make Christmas cookies, well watch, mostly, as she made them. She took such care, such pride in her work, it was mesmerizing. In the same way, when you lay brick, the the way you do it, the skill you use, well, it’s mesmerizing. And it reminds me, a little, of those long ago December days at my grandmother’s house. Thanks.

  • @catch22again
    @catch22again 4 месяца назад

    Brilliant, Im in my 60 s and just moved into a bungalow. I have been digging up loads of bricks and after watching this Im going to attempt to build a low wall with them. Thank you

  • @tgun9248
    @tgun9248 4 года назад +4

    Corner bricks that tie in with the second ones on the pier tops are brilliant

  • @wcsd9577
    @wcsd9577 4 года назад +4

    Looks amazing. Love the custom cuts on those corner pieces of the cap.

  • @brunosmith6925
    @brunosmith6925 4 года назад +1

    Great to see these true artists lovingly work at this.

  • @vinnyrea5608
    @vinnyrea5608 4 года назад +1

    Wow beautiful brickwork, they must have been over the moon with this job. The piers are really nice and the capping details is fantastic. Nice to see we still have good lads out there taking pride in their work👍

  • @jamesstarkey9573
    @jamesstarkey9573 4 года назад +16

    Incredible last few videos on this garden wall. The cuts on the pillars were really good and so neat! Enjoy your trip to Dubai Stu and KC!

  • @stuarthodge515
    @stuarthodge515 4 года назад +17

    Top coarse on pillars with the corner brick detail I haven’t seen before and look really smart , well done

    • @cuhulainsblood
      @cuhulainsblood 4 года назад

      Absolutely, I never seen them corner pieces before. There usually the first piece to come loose, so a good invention.

  • @diywooddesign1548
    @diywooddesign1548 4 года назад +3

    Brick by brick you're growing your audience! Seen you and the channel grow from humble beginnings... keep up the great vibes bud!

  • @The_Original_Maverick
    @The_Original_Maverick 4 года назад +3

    Fantastic! Really enjoy watching your build vids. The wall looks really good.

  • @randomlyme9617
    @randomlyme9617 4 года назад +4

    The works of a diligent and meticulous man. Perfect artwork on those bricks 👏

  • @lukebradford195
    @lukebradford195 4 года назад +11

    I like the 4 cuts on the top of the pillars! Theyre usually the first to rot and fall off/ get knocked off but the way youve cut them to tie them in to the sides was a sick idea man! Nice work!

    • @nigelwood6242
      @nigelwood6242 4 года назад +1

      Agree with Luke, I've never seen it done like that before 👍

  • @RobBoFr
    @RobBoFr 3 года назад

    Revisiting this vid stu as its popped up in my recommended vids. I say it every time but you are a bloody master. I hope you are proud of yourself. I think you're awesome sir stu

  • @Topdoginuk
    @Topdoginuk 4 года назад +1

    What a pleasure it is to watch a great craftsperson do a magnificent job.

  • @lmilne4859
    @lmilne4859 4 года назад +7

    Tremendously well built that pillar finish is pure class.

  • @ukconstruction
    @ukconstruction 4 года назад +3

    Well Done Stu it's a great feeling when you get the video that does these numbers, I had my first 1million view video last year, big up us tradesmen

  • @benjysshed1883
    @benjysshed1883 Год назад

    I'm completely in awe of your skill!!

  • @4N5W3R5
    @4N5W3R5 3 года назад +2

    Just beautiful work... pleasure to watch a master mason making it look so effortless

  • @tanyaroyredcar
    @tanyaroyredcar 4 года назад +32

    Stunning. That is ART! no doubts whatever..

  • @lawrencepeters4139
    @lawrencepeters4139 4 года назад +12

    That is a thing of beauty especially ware you corbelled out for the copping brick and the small corner brick in the pier is amazing

    • @mitchdenner9743
      @mitchdenner9743 4 года назад

      I wanted to see how he cut those corner pieces.

  • @englishmaninengland4591
    @englishmaninengland4591 3 года назад +1

    That’s a great job from a top quality tradesman.
    Love the detail in the pillars.

  • @204driver
    @204driver 4 года назад +2

    This is pure art . Amazing workmanship

  • @cohenyoel83
    @cohenyoel83 4 года назад +8

    Made to last...I hope that in 200 years some will see it and say "wow the person who build this was a master of his craft"
    For sure,love your work mate keep it going and sharing it with us👌

  • @utilitarian
    @utilitarian 4 года назад +16

    Great finished product that I bet the client was really happy with! Have you ever done a strong retaining wall that was not only functional but aesthetically pleasing too? Al I see online are functional and ugly things. Keep up the great work Stu & KC

    • @dilldowschwagginz2674
      @dilldowschwagginz2674 3 года назад +1

      I've built countless decorative retaining walls. You're correct though - most you see are not aesthetically pleasing

  • @OcHO80ZERo
    @OcHO80ZERo 4 года назад

    Beautiful! The way y’all finished the top of that column!!! Wow! Thanks for the ideas!!!

  • @naybobdenod
    @naybobdenod 3 года назад +1

    Very talented brickworkers to say the least.
    May I add that whoever mixed that mortar also knew exactly what they were doing and that is making life much easier for the bricks.
    Great video and of course a great job too.
    John.

  • @rlewis1946
    @rlewis1946 4 года назад +3

    An absolutely masterful performance! Hats off to you, Sir.
    You made magic with those bricks and mortar.
    Best wishes from Buffalo, NY USA

    • @Stucrompton1
      @Stucrompton1  4 года назад

      hey thanks for watching roy, just doing my best

    • @lydiaanderson2870
      @lydiaanderson2870 3 года назад

      @Hello Roy Lewis, How are you doing?

  •  4 года назад +9

    It looks so easy when you watch someone who knows what he's doing. Very nice!

    • @jdoubleu3510
      @jdoubleu3510 4 года назад +3

      Yeah it looks eazy. I'm a laborer that's just learning to lay and it's hard to make it look good in a reasonable amount of time

    • @simonstones1918
      @simonstones1918 4 года назад +1

      j doubleu get another trade son. Too hard being a Brickie!

    • @jdoubleu3510
      @jdoubleu3510 4 года назад

      @@simonstones1918 yep that's what they all say. Gonna wear my body down too much. Gonna work 2 1/2 more years till my boss retires (He is my best friend's dad) than he said he will help me pay for college.

  • @loupiscanis9449
    @loupiscanis9449 4 года назад

    Thank you Stu and KC .

  • @doddsy65
    @doddsy65 4 года назад +2

    Excellent work Stu , Very nice detail on the piers B.O.E capping and like the way you've notched the corners, Top job.

  • @antwan.
    @antwan. 4 года назад +3

    I watch this and think I could easily try making a brick wall, but that's what professionals do, make difficult things look piss easy ☑️

  • @TheRobertralph
    @TheRobertralph 4 года назад +12

    My only question: Is Stu a better brick layer or cinematographer?!? I love watching you build things. Really cool skill you have.

  • @peterlacey5299
    @peterlacey5299 4 года назад +1

    Excellent work, that's one of the nicest walls I've seen for a long while

  • @rony8062
    @rony8062 2 года назад

    Music going perfect with the highest quality brick work ever seen before. Thanks for making this video.

  • @jamie6192
    @jamie6192 4 года назад +5

    1.7 million views stu well done and what a fantastic job you did there.

  • @javeydoseph
    @javeydoseph 4 года назад +9

    What a craftsman you are sir, Ive never seen piers finished with that design before.
    Fantastic job!

  • @reesernhr836
    @reesernhr836 4 года назад +1

    Another great video and what a wall that is. Excellent finish and the pillar finishing is something else grand job to you and KC 👍🏻

  • @mikesmith1485
    @mikesmith1485 Год назад +1

    You're a master craftsman, Stu. Thanks for sharing/teaching.

  • @dennisruby4959
    @dennisruby4959 4 года назад +2

    I’m a retired builder and I’m here to say this brick mason is a very talented tradesman and he takes great pride in producing only top level work. People that contribute excellent workmanship are always a God send on building projects.

  • @ollysdiykoipond455
    @ollysdiykoipond455 4 года назад +12

    There isn’t any brickys out there that put that much effort in! They’d get you to fit pier caps!! Wish you was down south stu I’d give you all my work!!

    • @LiamJeffrey
      @LiamJeffrey 4 года назад

      Olly Hall exactly!! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @stevenmurray6359
    @stevenmurray6359 4 года назад

    Stuart, you truly are a craftsman. An inspiration. For a young lad with such talent and without an ego. Keep up the good work. The world is your oyster mate.

  • @Martin_IPL5990
    @Martin_IPL5990 4 года назад

    Brick wall.....another work of art. Outstanding.

  • @garryclarke7695
    @garryclarke7695 4 года назад +10

    I think a hundred thousand views in one day says it all. Stunning.

  • @myksweet
    @myksweet 4 года назад +3

    First, the perfect thumbnail of the cool cap got me interested. Then, 1.1 million views in 5 days wow! Only 10 mins, sure, I’ll watch.
    Excellent camera work, pacing and editing. Videos, and many movies, usually fail at pacing. A lot happened in 10 minutes!
    Wonderful workmanship and result.

    • @Stucrompton1
      @Stucrompton1  4 года назад +1

      Thanks buddy appreciate that feedback

  • @steveford5416
    @steveford5416 11 месяцев назад

    A TRUE CRAFTSMAN OF HIS TRADE . 1 million attaboys !!!!

  • @humphshumphs
    @humphshumphs 4 года назад

    All I can say, is bloody brilliant to watch. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @Surv1ve_Thrive
    @Surv1ve_Thrive 4 года назад +2

    Good looking wall! Matches the house nicely, good retainer for the garden soil and has some real flair to it. Thanks for the video. Great work all round.

  • @vinyl360
    @vinyl360 4 года назад +16

    I drive past this house daily, the wall looks even better in person.

    • @sanchojr
      @sanchojr 4 года назад

      Andrew Millard where is it

    • @I_worship_AxxL
      @I_worship_AxxL 4 года назад +1

      @@sanchojr England, the house is mine

  • @martinoutdoors6941
    @martinoutdoors6941 4 года назад +1

    As an old ex brickie (who hasn’t touched a trowel in 20 something years) that was a pleasure to watch. 👍

  • @marcwalters7541
    @marcwalters7541 3 года назад

    Incredible brickwork Stu 💪🏻

  • @johnnyvandep1375
    @johnnyvandep1375 4 года назад +8

    Looks really nice but that is one expensive wall.

  • @stewartrowlands792
    @stewartrowlands792 4 года назад +5

    Why didn't you tie the stretcher course half bond into either pier? All you've got tying into the pier is about 1/3 of your header in the closure.
    Also, you'll want to hack out a few perps on your bottom course to let the water through.

    • @EnglishHeart1987
      @EnglishHeart1987 4 года назад +2

      Stewart Rowlands he’s answered in a previous post to someone that the land behind is being receded back and said they will drill the holes out if need be

    • @stewartrowlands792
      @stewartrowlands792 4 года назад

      @@EnglishHeart1987 OK, I'll have a look for the answer there.

    • @doddsy65
      @doddsy65 4 года назад

      Its English bond, thats how its supposed to be i.e Quarter bond.

  • @trevorhayes1079
    @trevorhayes1079 4 года назад +1

    An absolute pleasure to watch plenty off work down under Trev

  • @halibut1249
    @halibut1249 4 года назад +1

    Cool!! Like the way the corner bricks on the post cap level are interlocked into the adjacent bricks.

  • @KellyConcepts
    @KellyConcepts 4 года назад +7

    First thing every morning I punch a brick wall as hard as I can...
    Because your best days start with break fist. ✊

    • @shaunkelly5985
      @shaunkelly5985 4 года назад +2

      🤣🤣🤣 bro

    • @grahamk3708
      @grahamk3708 4 года назад +2

      Good job Dane Cook

    • @KellyConcepts
      @KellyConcepts 4 года назад

      @@grahamk3708 Dane Cook used to be a legend, I'll take it

  • @user-gg4ky7rw6q
    @user-gg4ky7rw6q 4 года назад +6

    Taking back the pride to brick laying like they did in Victorian times

  • @CrustyAbsconder
    @CrustyAbsconder 3 года назад +2

    That is not a wall - that is a priceless work of art

  • @soundwave3216
    @soundwave3216 3 года назад +2

    Very well done on showing the brick column cap installation starting at 8:03 good reference material ~

  • @Tranarpnorra
    @Tranarpnorra 3 года назад +3

    589 professional couch bricklayers didn't like this. I did.

  • @kc8563
    @kc8563 4 года назад +8

    Find it quite therapeutic watching this.

    • @fallenslave6684
      @fallenslave6684 4 года назад

      Read the Bible. Tell us how you find that.

  • @petea2485
    @petea2485 3 года назад

    Even a coach driver enjoyed watching this. Amazing stuff, makes me realise you have to know what your doing to build a wall

  • @ASuwan22
    @ASuwan22 4 года назад +1

    Awesome job boys!

  •  4 года назад +6

    Why You set the wire from the two sides of the bricks?

    • @rebeccadonaldson1464
      @rebeccadonaldson1464 4 года назад +1

      To check each brick is horizontal front to back as well as along the row.

    •  4 года назад

      @@rebeccadonaldson1464 ok thanks, there is no need to use spirit level on each brick - great !

  • @tekkenfan01
    @tekkenfan01 3 года назад +3

    A master builder. Too bad we didn’t see how he cut the bricks to certain sizes.

  • @HeritageStoneworks2
    @HeritageStoneworks2 4 года назад

    I learn so much watching you! Always a pleasure...Thanks!!

  • @robertmark794
    @robertmark794 4 года назад +1

    Nailed it Stu!

  • @danielleanderson4010
    @danielleanderson4010 4 года назад +3

    Does anyone else find this satisfying?????

  • @masterdftw4983
    @masterdftw4983 4 года назад +6

    Trump better take notes.

  • @carolinemoore7738
    @carolinemoore7738 4 года назад +2

    Lovely work stu. It always surprises me what you can do with laying bricks and art design you can create

    • @Stucrompton1
      @Stucrompton1  4 года назад +1

      You can do anything with bricks and mortar Caroline

  • @darrenwalsh8546
    @darrenwalsh8546 3 года назад

    Cracking job, love the corner detailing on the caps. I was sucked into a youtube black hole and ended up here, glad I did.

  • @user-yf3xj9ue2k
    @user-yf3xj9ue2k 4 года назад +5

    The ideology of our state is built on hatred of the west. The state promotes hatred towards the west. and by and large, we simply envy you, your well-being.

  • @deem3767
    @deem3767 2 года назад

    AMAZING!! Pure talent and craftmanship. Stu, you are the man, and Thank you for sharing all your videos, tips and inspiration.

  • @olsonlr
    @olsonlr 4 месяца назад

    I just realized that that fancy little top corner cut is more than just decorative; it locks it in and keeps it from getting knocked loose.

  • @BaljeetSingh-wl9gk
    @BaljeetSingh-wl9gk 4 года назад

    Such a satisfying video. Brick laying is an art.

  • @cfbm125
    @cfbm125 4 года назад +2

    Kudos to whoever’s knocking up 👌

  • @crimpfrogglebum6559
    @crimpfrogglebum6559 4 года назад +1

    Just absolutely brilliant chaps, The are many tradesmen that could learn a thing or two from you!

  • @khalidbilal7148
    @khalidbilal7148 4 года назад +1

    Now I can do it myself after watching this. It is inspiring

  • @joshmurph9075
    @joshmurph9075 3 года назад

    Stunning job!