I am a beginner again. Haven't touched the block in 40 years. Great video . Great instruction and teaching skills thank you so much 👍 I'm going to be putting four courses in a hole in the ground on a slab. Corner running to 2 walls. Wish me luck
With love from Nigeria. I have watched videos on blocks-laying techniques. This in my opinion is the most satisfying. I am impressed by your simplicity, expertise and stick-to-it attitude. You already have a fan here. What I would like to see is a more practical tutorial where you have a project in the fields, how you set out the lines, excavate the soil and pour concrete, then of course erect the walls. If you already have it, be kind enough to drop the link here. Thanks man for the good work. God bless 🙏
Thanks for the comment! I'm working on a job right now that I wish I had started videoing from the beginning. Maybe some time in the future when I start a new project.
Thank you for the video. This and your other videos have helped to educate me in the art of block laying. I am having trouble trying to find an online calculator for the amounts of cement, lime and sand for the wall that I intend to build using this type of block. I don't suppose you can provide a link to one can you? Thanks in anticipation.
Thanks. I realised that what I could do was to buy a small amount of materials, use that batch up and then work it out from there. Problem with that solution is multiple delivery charges or multiple visits to the depot = more expense and time. Will hold on for your answer 👍🏻. I appreciate your valuable time
@@malcolmsaunders9908 sorry for late reply. Here’s a basic formula. 1 bag of Portland + 1 bag of lime + 6 cubic feet of sand will make enough mortar to lay 250 brick. This is a general, rule of thumb solution. Variables include: cored vs solid brick, the size of the bed and head joints, and how efficient the mason is (sloppy/neat). It certain scenarios, I can stretch that out to almost 500 brick per batch. That’s how much it can vary. If using bags of masonry cement and sand, that amount is cut in half. 1 bag of premixed mortar (80 lb bag) will yield about 30 brick. Hope this helps.
Good job im a mason, but i have been wanting to learn to be faster on building leads, but the floater we dont ever use it on job sides since is more of production 250 blocks a day
@@lutherhardnett1674 Great question! No, you don’t need to “tool” the joints of buried underground. Most will use a sponge float and rub the joints flat with mortar. That allows any type of waterproofing material to be applied to the blockwork if needed. Thanks for the question!
Thanks for the question! Yes. Lay one single course first, all the way through, to a level string line. That will give you the bond (block spacing), and a straight, level course of block to measure heights from.
Were here in Fl., block is Stucco finish. Im still trying to figure out HOW to get the Finished Height and Corners, from your Layout? I kinda of under stand the Height, should be on 8" Increments. The Runs are what im having trouble with.
@@chrislnflorida5192 blocks are 7-5/8 x 7-5/8 x 15-5/8 without mortar joints. Try to keep wall lengths to 4” increments, easier to make cuts, sometimes you won’t need any cuts. Heights will be on exact 8” increments. Lengths will end in a 5/8” increment. ( 12’ 3-5/8”) , (18’ 7-5/8”) , etc. Thanks for the comments!
How would you go about continuing from this layout. Do you set all 4 corners and infill the middle or stick with the layout to the other corner and cut blocks closest to the next corner ?
Great question! Corners are built AFTER the layout course is established. One single course of block is laid around to the perimeter to determine cuts, spacing, openings, etc. Once that is established, corners can then be built on the proper bond (spacing) so there's no guesswork to how it will work out in the middle of walls or on ends. Thanks for the comment!
Would this be suitable for a 14' tall workshop shop building wall? My HOA requires a masonry finish, so I was thinking something like this with a sone veneer for the bottom 3-4' and stucco then up to the top.
Thanks for the question! Sure, that would look great. They sell transition pieces specifically for that type of wall. Transition from stone to stucco. Sort of like a sill. You could probably pull up an approved drawing online of a garage. and have it already figured where rebar will go vertically in the wall if needed.
The Lay out is my problem. Blocks measure 8 5/8"x8 5/8"x15 5/8". To finish corner to corner, U lay out to the 5/8th" and to come out with the Finished Block on the other end- 15 5/8"+3/8"= (16")?
Great question! The mortar that's used is "practice" mortar. It's just a lime and sand mix. The projects are taken apart, the units get scraped clean, and the mortar and units get reused.
@@masonry201 OMG you responded ok great so what is the percentage of lime and sand and water? I'm really trying to learn by myself because there doesn't seem to be a decent school near where I'll be at!
@@zhugeliang777 It's a 4 to 1 mix. 4 parts sand to 1 part lime. Dry mix them together first, then add water. A mortar mixer is preferred, but you can just use a hoe and a wheelbarrow also. For a smaller amount, you can mix in a bucket with a trowel. As for the amount of water, just add it slowly until you get it to the consistency you want.
@@zhugeliang777 Yes, you'll be just fine mixing it in a drum (concrete) mixer. Most contractors use them to mix mortar in the UK, not so much in the US.
Can we get a 4" corner video? I know how to build one, I just always want to learn some new things from someone else. Especially with explanations and not just grumps yelling at you haha
Luke Lovegrove came second ,lost it on deductions according to Andy from bricklayers world wide edit Ashley Mahoney came 2nd . The presentations are in the last link I left Andy from bricklayers world wide,s video
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That’s an awesome training .
Plus the removable lime n sand mix 👍
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Best teacher ever!
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I am a beginner again.
Haven't touched the block in 40 years. Great video .
Great instruction and teaching skills thank you so much 👍
I'm going to be putting four courses in a hole in the ground on a slab. Corner running to 2 walls.
Wish me luck
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This gentleman is a very good Instructor, I Thurley enjoyed the video
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God bless this channel for real.
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Much love from Zambia ❤
With love from Nigeria. I have watched videos on blocks-laying techniques. This in my opinion is the most satisfying. I am impressed by your simplicity, expertise and stick-to-it attitude. You already have a fan here. What I would like to see is a more practical tutorial where you have a project in the fields, how you set out the lines, excavate the soil and pour concrete, then of course erect the walls. If you already have it, be kind enough to drop the link here. Thanks man for the good work. God bless 🙏
Thanks for the comment! I'm working on a job right now that I wish I had started videoing from the beginning. Maybe some time in the future when I start a new project.
@@masonry201
Ok. I look forward to seeing it. Thanks
@@masonry201also extremely excited for a layout video at a job site. Thank you for the excellent channel
You are a good teacher. Keep it up.
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Great video keep it up. Extremely helpful
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MashaAllah great construction 🏗️🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🏗️🏗️
Thank you for the video. This and your other videos have helped to educate me in the art of block laying. I am having trouble trying to find an online calculator for the amounts of cement, lime and sand for the wall that I intend to build using this type of block. I don't suppose you can provide a link to one can you? Thanks in anticipation.
@@malcolmsaunders9908 Thanks for the comment! I’ll try to find something for you, if not I’ll show you the calculations in the comments here.
Thanks. I realised that what I could do was to buy a small amount of materials, use that batch up and then work it out from there. Problem with that solution is multiple delivery charges or multiple visits to the depot = more expense and time. Will hold on for your answer 👍🏻. I appreciate your valuable time
@@malcolmsaunders9908 sorry for late reply. Here’s a basic formula.
1 bag of Portland + 1 bag of lime + 6 cubic feet of sand will make enough mortar to lay 250 brick. This is a general, rule of thumb solution. Variables include: cored vs solid brick, the size of the bed and head joints, and how efficient the mason is (sloppy/neat). It certain scenarios, I can stretch that out to almost 500 brick per batch. That’s how much it can vary.
If using bags of masonry cement and sand, that amount is cut in half.
1 bag of premixed mortar (80 lb bag) will yield about 30 brick.
Hope this helps.
@@masonry201 Thank you for all the information. I really do appreciate your help and your time.
Great video
Thanks for the comment!
you should do a video on z leads and 45s
Good job im a mason, but i have been wanting to learn to be faster on building leads, but the floater we dont ever use it on job sides since is more of production 250 blocks a day
Perfect 👍
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Ок . No problems 😃
Я брат, тоже каменщик, из Эстонии. Знаешь где это??😊
Do I have to do all of this making it look great; if it’s going to be all under the dirt?
@@lutherhardnett1674 Great question! No, you don’t need to “tool” the joints of buried underground. Most will use a sponge float and rub the joints flat with mortar. That allows any type of waterproofing material to be applied to the blockwork if needed. Thanks for the question!
If I were doing a straight wall (no corner) would I have leads at both ends of the wall? As for a retaining wall.
Thanks for the question! Yes. Lay one single course first, all the way through, to a level string line. That will give you the bond (block spacing), and a straight, level course of block to measure heights from.
What kind of bolt cutters are you using to cut wire???
Thanks for the question! I think just regular, Home Depot or Lowes bolt cutters. Nothing special. I think they're 14"
And after building that do you guys knock it down and resuse?
Yes, everything gets reused, as long as the unit doesn’t break! Thanks for the question.
Im happy to see this video mashaAllah🏗️🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🏫🕌
Were here in Fl., block is Stucco finish.
Im still trying to figure out HOW to get the Finished Height and Corners, from your Layout?
I kinda of under stand the Height, should be on 8" Increments.
The Runs are what im having trouble with.
@@chrislnflorida5192 blocks are 7-5/8 x 7-5/8 x 15-5/8 without mortar joints.
Try to keep wall lengths to 4” increments, easier to make cuts, sometimes you won’t need any cuts.
Heights will be on exact 8” increments.
Lengths will end in a 5/8” increment. ( 12’ 3-5/8”) , (18’ 7-5/8”) , etc.
Thanks for the comments!
How would you go about continuing from this layout. Do you set all 4 corners and infill the middle or stick with the layout to the other corner and cut blocks closest to the next corner ?
Great question! Corners are built AFTER the layout course is established. One single course of block is laid around to the perimeter to determine cuts, spacing, openings, etc.
Once that is established, corners can then be built on the proper bond (spacing) so there's no guesswork to how it will work out in the middle of walls or on ends.
Thanks for the comment!
Would this be suitable for a 14' tall workshop shop building wall? My HOA requires a masonry finish, so I was thinking something like this with a sone veneer for the bottom 3-4' and stucco then up to the top.
Thanks for the question! Sure, that would look great. They sell transition pieces specifically for that type of wall. Transition from stone to stucco. Sort of like a sill. You could probably pull up an approved drawing online of a garage. and have it already figured where rebar will go vertically in the wall if needed.
Great wall🏫
The Lay out is my problem.
Blocks measure 8 5/8"x8 5/8"x15 5/8".
To finish corner to corner, U lay out to the 5/8th" and to come out with the Finished Block on the other end-
15 5/8"+3/8"= (16")?
@@chrislnflorida5192 no, lengths will end in the 5/8” number. Thanks for the comment!
We need more videos sir
@@IsaacChibwe I’ll be making more soon. Thanks for the comment!
Is your mortar white because it doesn't have cement?
Correct! It's just a lime and sand mix. It can be reused over and over, even after it dries.
How many shovels of sand per shovel of lime?
Thank you!
@@margaritovelazquez1815 The ratio is 4 parts sand to 1 part lime. So 4 shovels of sand to 1 shovel of lime. Thanks for the question!
how do you clean up after you've done your work? do you sell those structures? lol
Great question! The mortar that's used is "practice" mortar. It's just a lime and sand mix. The projects are taken apart, the units get scraped clean, and the mortar and units get reused.
@@masonry201 OMG you responded ok great so what is the percentage of lime and sand and water? I'm really trying to learn by myself because there doesn't seem to be a decent school near where I'll be at!
@@zhugeliang777 It's a 4 to 1 mix. 4 parts sand to 1 part lime. Dry mix them together first, then add water. A mortar mixer is preferred, but you can just use a hoe and a wheelbarrow also. For a smaller amount, you can mix in a bucket with a trowel.
As for the amount of water, just add it slowly until you get it to the consistency you want.
@@masonry201 Thank you!!! Ever tried mixing mortar in a cement mixer instead of a mortar mixer? (I'd rather not rent another tool if I can avoid it).
@@zhugeliang777 Yes, you'll be just fine mixing it in a drum (concrete) mixer. Most contractors use them to mix mortar in the UK, not so much in the US.
MashaAllah Good man🏗️🕌🕌🕌🕌🕌🕌🏫
Guys good
Thanks for the comment!
@@masonry201 greetings from Local 1 Bricklayers NYC 🗽
Allahumarhahum🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦
Can we get a 4" corner video? I know how to build one, I just always want to learn some new things from someone else. Especially with explanations and not just grumps yelling at you haha
I like that idea, as there are a few variations of 4” corners. Stay tuned I guess!😂
Charlie collision won the super trowel competition. No live stream unbelievable this day and age.
No way! :) Thanks for letting me know. I'm pretty sure it was recorded by someone, I'm looking forward to seeing the counts! Thanks again!
@@masonry201 dutch bricklayers have a bit up on instagram.
Luke Lovegrove came second ,lost it on deductions according to Andy from bricklayers world wide edit Ashley Mahoney came 2nd . The presentations are in the last link I left Andy from bricklayers world wide,s video
ruclips.net/user/shorts4cU6nZWBQEY?feature=share set up not as good as spec mix . Bricks stacked on the floor mortar boards a bit low .
ruclips.net/video/hzD9DBJDFnE/видео.html
Watch at 1.5 speed
At least! Maybe 2x.
omg, he bent metal with his hands
😆Thanks for the comment!