BUILDING A BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH GARDEN WALL BOND FRONT WALL

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @josephprice1692
    @josephprice1692 Год назад +1

    You must be so proud seeing Alex following in your footsteps and obviously taking a pride in doing a great job.

  • @eliotheasman5378
    @eliotheasman5378 3 года назад +1

    Steve you and Al work as great team and pleasure to watch

  • @johnlewis6585
    @johnlewis6585 5 лет назад +5

    Steve, you and Alex have done yourself proud - really proud, you both tackled the wall brilliantly (Alex you too showed what a great 'bricklayer' you are).

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      john lewis . Thanks very much John , Alex is doing me proud 🧱👍🏽

  • @holymoly6829
    @holymoly6829 2 года назад +1

    Best garden wall on t’street lads 🤗🤗👍👍

  • @oldies.butgoodies
    @oldies.butgoodies 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great work, congrats from a mexican men🇲🇽👏🏻

  • @dannywilkins887
    @dannywilkins887 5 лет назад +3

    great father and son combo!! good work fellas

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      danny wilkins . Cheers Danny , lm very lucky to have Alex , l miss him when he is off 😕🧱👍🏼

  • @barneykennett9282
    @barneykennett9282 5 лет назад +3

    Fantastic job...👍

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Barney Kennett . Thanks very much pal 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @davidsmith6859
    @davidsmith6859 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic job Steve. It must be nice knowing that wall is sturdy as all hell and will be standing for hundreds of years after you and I are both gone. I like those bricks with the four holes instead of a frog. They must give a helluva good bond once the mortar has squished into the holes. Looks a treat.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  3 года назад

      Cheers David it is a good strong bond 💪🏼🧱👍🏽

  • @scoyle1750
    @scoyle1750 5 лет назад +2

    Another well finished job done and dusted them inspection chamber risers are the best mortar board stands, you can chuck them about and are nice and light and you can stick a couple together for more height, are they Carlton brick you were using on this little job Steve as they look very familiar, anyway get stocked up on the sun cream and get young Alex to get plenty on as it's going to get hot this week and I have skin lupus from years of sun damage and no sun cream so like to see them young ones protect them selves and learn from thick fellas like myself mistakes 👍

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      Evening pal , yes we enjoyed this one . The brick are Ibstock Aldridge multis , lovely brick 🧱.
      As for the sun cream Alex is so good with it he reminds me to slap it on . We put it on twice a day too 👌🏼👍🏼🧱

  • @alanhutchins4233
    @alanhutchins4233 5 лет назад +3

    Beautiful. Hope the customer is appreciative.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Alan Hutchins . Thanks Alan , yes they were made up 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

  • @rodfair5698
    @rodfair5698 5 лет назад +3

    Another good one. Thanks
    Rod

  • @davidmathews2219
    @davidmathews2219 4 года назад +1

    lovely job you make it look so easy. a pleasure to watch.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      David Mathews Cheers David it was an enjoyable job , glad you liked it 🧱👍🏼

  • @philglover2973
    @philglover2973 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the video that is Avery nice wall you should be proud of your workmanship well done 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      Phil Glover . Nice one thanks very much Phil 🧱👍🏽👍🏽😎

  • @jimjam1934
    @jimjam1934 5 лет назад +5

    Nice job as always, Alex has nailed it now, you've trained him well, keep it up!

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      Jim Jam . cheers pal , he is getting nice and comfortable with the trowel now , very proud 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @jej3451
    @jej3451 5 лет назад +3

    beautiful wall, I'm sure your customer was well satisfied.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      jej3451 . Thanks pal , yes the customers were made up ☺️🧱👍🏼

  • @lesgill6204
    @lesgill6204 5 лет назад +3

    Cracking job lads.

  • @ramorty007
    @ramorty007 5 лет назад +3

    great job lads, neat brickwork and also very tidy

  • @nickjones7895
    @nickjones7895 5 лет назад +3

    Alex is there . Well done both

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      nick jones . Thanks Nick , yes he came in on the Saturday. Always miss him when he is off ☹️🧱👍🏽

  • @markhep
    @markhep 5 лет назад +5

    Good stuff Alex is a master of the trowel now isn't he 👍👍👍

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +2

      Mark Hep . Thanks Mark , yes he is starting to get comfortable with the trowel now , very proud 😆🧱👍🏽

    • @Forest_Ry
      @Forest_Ry 5 лет назад

      I agree with you both👍. Good to see Alex on the trowel, like us all when first started just need the time on it and the right guidance and you'll be fine.
      Awesome aswell to see old brick bonds being used. Sod tie irons when you can tie in with a brick. Top class guys. Take care 👍🇬🇧⚒

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      RJM Bricklaying & Outdoors 🧱👍🏽

  • @brickbybric
    @brickbybric 5 лет назад +3

    That’s a lovely job lads.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Thanks very much mr Bric , surely we should be on first name terms after 15 loyal months 🤔? 🧱👍🏼

  • @zulu59blue27
    @zulu59blue27 5 лет назад +1

    Another awesome video showing awesome skills. ! Love watching you guys. Brilliant ☺👍👍

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      zulu59 blue Rhats great to hear pal , thanks very much 🧱👍🏽

  • @Marshalltoon
    @Marshalltoon 5 лет назад +3

    The wee mans speed is defo improving 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      . Thanks Bob he’s looking comfortable now 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @stewartrs4276
    @stewartrs4276 5 лет назад +2

    Fantastic boys neat and tidy as always 👍

  • @TheDazzaroo
    @TheDazzaroo 5 лет назад +3

    nice looking job lads well done !!!!

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Darren Wheeler . Thanks Darren , we do enjoy using these brick they are lovely to use 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @farmergoggin2102
    @farmergoggin2102 5 лет назад +3

    Another nice tidy job. How do you get with working on the pavment. Do people push past or cross the road? Alex will be taking over soon and you can put your feet up....

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      Chris Jones The last couple of walls we have done we have been lucky to have nice wide pavements giving us and pedestrians plenty of room to share safely .
      We make sure it’s spotless overnight . 🧱👍🏼

  • @seamusfoster
    @seamusfoster 5 лет назад +4

    Nice job lads 👌👌👍

  • @jrgenskov1500
    @jrgenskov1500 Год назад +1

    I think you are doing it so well. It's a pleasure looking at your hand layer. Do you all ways use mortar that near and sometimes below level? We never use mortar below level, but concrete in Danmark,because of wet weather.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  Год назад

      Thanks Jørgen . Yes this is standard practice on the Uk 🧱👍🏽

  • @craighughescraig6096
    @craighughescraig6096 5 лет назад +3

    Nice job mate, 👌🏻

  • @petemason57
    @petemason57 4 года назад +1

    Wish you had done my front wall as it's not level and my twin driveway gates do not fit, so left with one big opening. Did try to call them but they ignored us. Great building video's.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      petemason57 . I’m sorry to hear that . It’s so bloody annoying that people do this to customers . Thanks for watching and commenting on our channel 🧱👍🏽

  • @jamescoleman5195
    @jamescoleman5195 5 лет назад +1

    Great job well done lads

  • @martijnhendrik9078
    @martijnhendrik9078 5 лет назад +3

    Nice one! Greetings from the Netherlands.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Maarten Marsen . Thanks Maarten and welcome to our channel ,
      Thanks for watching and commenting 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @officedotie
    @officedotie 4 года назад +2

    Great quality work well done can i please ask 3 bricks on the top of my wal we loosened ,they have benn relayed i have to screw into them to fix a light weight security camera , how long should i leave it to dry /bond i am not in a hurry,

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад +1

      Gary Costello Thanks pal . I would leave it at least a week 🧱👍🏽

  • @tonygorham
    @tonygorham 5 лет назад +1

    I'm not sure the blocked out square is helping much. Super easy to find your details online. Just thought you might like to know. Keep the good vids coming.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Tony Gorham . Cheers Tony , glad you like the channel. Didn’t realise that about the details 😬🧱👍🏽

  • @itsmewayne428
    @itsmewayne428 5 лет назад +3

    Nice work..Alex is really coming on well...the gobo looks nice and hard..did you use blue circle cement?

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Thanks Wayne yes I’m very proud of him 👌🏼. As for the gobbo we used castle cement , customer supplied all their own materials 🧱👍🏼

  • @MÃONAOBRACONSTRUÇÃOCIVIL
    @MÃONAOBRACONSTRUÇÃOCIVIL 5 лет назад +3

    Sensacional

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      MÃO NA OBRA MIRO STARSUPER .
      Thanks my friend 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

  • @JayKTS
    @JayKTS 5 лет назад +2

    That’s a nice piece of work , I like the courses with headers in there , is that how English bond is ? We don’t see this bond here maybe here and there

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Jay Puyenbroeck . Hi Jay glad you like it . It’s a variation on English bond called English Garden Wall Bond . Instead if alternate courses the headers go in less often , usually every 3 or 5 🧱👍🏽

  • @lwilton
    @lwilton 5 лет назад +1

    Very nice job, but I'm mildly surprised the front and back courses weren't offset.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      l wilton Thanks pal . I’m not certain what you mean , if you mean staggering the bond between front and back skin , to do that you would end up with two halves in the back which would look awful and weaken the wall 🧱👍🏼

  • @johnpeplow3985
    @johnpeplow3985 4 года назад +2

    How do you calculate how many bricks, sand and cement you exc that you need.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      Bricks are easy just count what is in the wall you are replacing . As for sand and cement I allow 4 1/2 25kg bags to 1 cement for 1 mix which will lay approx 120 bricks .
      So total bricks divided by 120 gives you how many mixes . So sand is number of mixes x 4.5 .. cement is number of mixes x 1 . Hope that makes sense 🧱👍🏼

  • @Doncorleone44
    @Doncorleone44 5 лет назад +1

    Cracking job lads very tidy as usual! Just wondering not criticising but why not a couple of course of blues at the bottom?

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Dominic Johnson Cheers Dominic , nice idea but the customer just wanted to keep it simple , they did love the bond though 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @lukeeh9634
    @lukeeh9634 5 лет назад +3

    Great job lads, looks well 👍

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      LukeeH . Thanks very much Luke 🧱👍🏼, love the channel photo 👌🏼

    • @lukeeh9634
      @lukeeh9634 5 лет назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild Cheers mate 👌👍 Cant wait to go back 😂👌 you guys will be ready for another vist with all the graft 👍😎

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      LukeeH . Hi Luke just found your reply . Me and Alex’s mum will be back in Orlando 4 weeks today 🎢😎🧱👍🏼

    • @lukeeh9634
      @lukeeh9634 5 лет назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild Enjoy pal 😎👍 were back next april cannot wait 👌👌

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      LukeeH Nice one , you too 🎢😎🧱👍🏽

  • @brickpug307
    @brickpug307 5 лет назад +2

    Always enjoy your videos, wall looks great. What ratio mortar do you use to get it this colour?
    👍🏻 cheers

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Seb Blakeney . Hi Seb , glad you like the channel. Our sand and cement ratio is 4 to 1 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

  • @mickbroadbent6750
    @mickbroadbent6750 5 лет назад +4

    very neat as usual guys ,is alex your son steve and don't it need no weep holes from the garden ,,,, sorry not questioning you just curious lol

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +1

      mick broadbent . Hi Mick yes Alex is my son who I am very proud of . No need for weep vents as the soil is lower on the drive side 🧱👍🏽

  • @ronniebiggs4026
    @ronniebiggs4026 5 лет назад +2

    Another great video and back breaking graft ... Had to hit the mute button though !as the Dutch fairground music was driving me insane 🤪🤪🤪🤪

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Ronnie Biggs . Thanks Ronnie , sorry about the music though 😬🧱👍🏼

  • @plummetplum
    @plummetplum 4 года назад +1

    Good work, are your levels accurate both ways? I need a new one as mine is out, can you recommend one please Thanks.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад +1

      Ox , Stabila are the 2 top ones but there are many out there, pay minimun £40 for one and get a proffesional one not DIY 💪🏽🧱👍🏽

    • @plummetplum
      @plummetplum 4 года назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild Thanks, yes I've been checking out the Stabila, only discovered recently that my level was out, had no idea, it's a real gotcha if not checked.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      The Agenda Definitely! 🧱👍🏽

  • @omazing13
    @omazing13 3 года назад +1

    Hi there. Good job! Hopefully you still monitor the comments. I can't find any info but is there any prep for the old foundations to ensure mortar sticks to it? Or do you just hose it down and it's good to go?

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  3 года назад +1

      Generally once the old Mortar is knocked off and brushed your good to go , no need to wet it 🧱👍🏽

    • @omazing13
      @omazing13 3 года назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild brilliant, thank you. By hosing it down I meant cleaning/washing it.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  3 года назад

      @@omazing13 . No need to wash as long as it’s more or less dust free 🧱👍🏽

  • @robertg9052
    @robertg9052 2 года назад +1

    Could you please give us the mortar mix ratio as it dries such a nice colour.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  2 года назад

      Hi Robert , just standard 4 building sand to 1 cement 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽

    • @robertg9052
      @robertg9052 2 года назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild Thanks.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  2 года назад

      @@robertg9052 😁🧱👍🏽

  • @brendanmcgivern531
    @brendanmcgivern531 5 лет назад +3

    Great job where's the lad on day 2 🤔🤔

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      Brendan Mcgivern . He ain’t daft , he won’t do 7 days and who can blame him . Day 2 was a BH Monday 🧱👍🏼

  • @SuperAndyjm
    @SuperAndyjm 4 года назад +1

    Hi lads great vid and I've learnt a bit as well !! but can i ask by putting the headers in instead of ties do you end up using more bricks this way per course ?

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      Andrew Moule . Thanks Andrew , no it works out exactly the same either way 🧱🧱🧱👍🏼

    • @SuperAndyjm
      @SuperAndyjm 4 года назад +1

      Bricklaying With Steve and Alex that’s for the reply it does look a lot strong than ties, I’m no bricky just a experience diyer! I’m looking to build a wall up hill,staggered? So I need a video for that 🤣

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад +1

      Andrew Moule Very strong and looks smart too . 💪🏽👌🏼. The key to going uphill is step your concrete but make sure it’s bang on level and your steps are gauged perfectly 🧱👌🏼

    • @SuperAndyjm
      @SuperAndyjm 4 года назад +1

      Bricklaying With Steve and Alex thank you for that, simple tips from experience goes along way 👌

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      Andrew Moule no probs 🧱👍🏽

  • @hotpoker4212
    @hotpoker4212 4 года назад +1

    Do ye put doc,above the frost line,?

  • @wolfhachmuth7731
    @wolfhachmuth7731 4 года назад +1

    73mm bricks, did u gauge them 80mm? Nice work.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      wolf hachmuth . They are supposed to be gauged to 83 mm but I usually gauge to 85 mm ( it’s easier to work out in your head ) 🧱👍🏽

    • @wolfhachmuth7731
      @wolfhachmuth7731 4 года назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild i asked coz we have the same gauge in germany, 12 courses work out ( roughly) 1metre. But it's hard. When i work with stocks, i always gauge them 80mm.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      wolf hachmuth . Sound good . Most of our bricks are metric 65 mm so gauge at 75 mm 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

  • @nettiejackson9246
    @nettiejackson9246 4 года назад +1

    So the original garden wall sank 70mm why so much?

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      nettie jackson Not necesseraly , the concrete could have been put in out of level 🧱👍🏽

  • @hotpoker4212
    @hotpoker4212 4 года назад +1

    What about the frost and water,?

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      minecraft king . A good brick and a good mix it will be fine.👌🏼. With a dpc in you could just push it over 😬🧱👍🏽

  • @Omrybuildingcontractors
    @Omrybuildingcontractors 6 месяцев назад +1

    How long did it take you pal?

  • @williamwilliam7100
    @williamwilliam7100 5 лет назад +2

    Tidy work area as usual.Obviously you don't need expansion joints then approx 20feet per run.
    Re William

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      william william Cheers William , no need for this one , it was just under 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @crazygeorgelincoln
    @crazygeorgelincoln 5 лет назад +1

    I'm no expert. Just been researching for an upcoming DIY thing. It's not quite the English bond I've seen in pictures .
    Van ,as seen on TV. Crimrwatch.
    I'm sure when I build my wall it will be appearing on a meme at some point.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      crazygeorgelincoln 😂😂. Hi pal it’s not English bond ...... it’s English Garden wall bond 🧱🧱👍🏽

    • @crazygeorgelincoln
      @crazygeorgelincoln 5 лет назад +1

      Ash I see. There's me reading things arse about face at 3 in the morning.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад

      crazygeorgelincoln 😂😂😴🧱👍🏽

  • @rickbridgman3819
    @rickbridgman3819 4 года назад +1

    Tell Alex to stop hitting the bricks with his trowel he's a bricklayer not a brick hitter. When I done my apprenticeship in the early eighties the foreman use to go mental at anyone tapping bricks into place. But you 2 work well together. Good luck lads 👍👍

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      Rick Bridgman I thought everyone tapped their brick down till I started watching RUclips. That’s how I was taught back in the eighties . There is not right or wrong way to set a brick as long as it’s down to the line . 🤷🏼‍♂️🧱👍🏽

  • @BBS_Robski
    @BBS_Robski 5 лет назад +4

    slow down Steve it's a 30 limit

  • @jimmybhoy6438
    @jimmybhoy6438 3 года назад +1

    Is the boy with glasses your apprentice

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  3 года назад

      No Al is my son and best pal, he is all qualified , just getting experience and his speedup now 🧱👌🏽

    • @jimmybhoy6438
      @jimmybhoy6438 3 года назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild I thought so, I'm 39 and only been doing it 5 years, my speed is still not there lol, maybe it never will be, I like the work though, especially if the weather's right.

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  3 года назад

      @@jimmybhoy6438 best job in the world when the weather is right 👌🏼😎🧱👍🏽

    • @jimmybhoy6438
      @jimmybhoy6438 3 года назад +1

      @@SteveAndAlexBuild especially when a wall is built right, it looks superb when the pointing is all spot on and its had a brush

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  3 года назад

      @@jimmybhoy6438 Absolutely 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

  • @richie9777
    @richie9777 5 лет назад

    No queens enclosure with those bricks lol

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  5 лет назад +3

      Richard Powell don’t need one , we put a 3/4 in instead , looks better blended into the pillar 👌🏼🧱👍🏼

  • @hotpoker4212
    @hotpoker4212 4 года назад +1

    Sorry,I mean,D.p.c

    • @SteveAndAlexBuild
      @SteveAndAlexBuild  4 года назад

      minecraft king . Morning Pal .
      We never put a Dpc in a wall like this . It will weaken it too much 🎄🧱👍🏽

  • @harold1981
    @harold1981 4 года назад +1

    I'd rather see how you butter up the headers than a view of your backside there pal tryin to learn =)

  • @paul1962uk
    @paul1962uk 5 лет назад +3

    Don't know why you block out your phone number it's too easy to find on Google 😂