Bricklaying Mortar Mix Explained

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  • Опубликовано: 21 фев 2022
  • This is our way we find best to mix a mortar mix for bricklaying. There are many different ratios to mix mortar so its best to check with the an engineer architect or a qualified bricklayer.
    Hope this guide of a standard mix helps you.
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  • @exploretheobvious
    @exploretheobvious 3 дня назад +2

    Finally a proper explanation! Thank you very much 👌

  • @fearless144
    @fearless144 7 дней назад +1

    Great video very helpful as well as love how these instructions were broken down into step by step stages.

  • @MrBodyline
    @MrBodyline Месяц назад +3

    The side by side comparison for consistency of the mortar and the separation of an undermixed mix is the best I've seen on you tube. I'm a diyer and you have just corrected something I've been doing wrong for years. Thank you for your in depth videos. Much appreciated

  • @MatthewTerblanche-xj1pe
    @MatthewTerblanche-xj1pe Год назад +15

    This is the first time I have seen someone using a gauge. It's the right way to do it well done guys

  • @scotteaton-oliver7141
    @scotteaton-oliver7141 11 месяцев назад +7

    i was literally mixing for half the needed time , cheers gents

  • @geffthebricky
    @geffthebricky 4 месяца назад +17

    Even with a bucket my mate never gets it the same colour, I've nicknamed him 50 shades of grey.

  • @Jacks_gaming13
    @Jacks_gaming13 Месяц назад +2

    i love your videos im new to the channel and honestly love the stuff you do. my dad recently passed and i use to build with him back in the day and im looking at getting back into it again and need to relearn everything again. keep providing the good videos please guys.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Месяц назад +1

      Or Jack I'm so sorry to here about your dad passing away mate .I hope your alright.
      Appreciate the comment and glad you enjoy the videos.
      Take care mate
      Justin 🙏

  • @Myworld-oj7kc
    @Myworld-oj7kc Год назад +5

    First time mucking up for brickys instead of being a Hod carrier this was rlly helpful

  • @brianhorner6340
    @brianhorner6340 Год назад +16

    Great video, a month or 2 before Xmas 2022 I started to help a mate who needed a labourer for 2 weeks, it’s now nearly the end of May and those 2 weeks still haven’t ended, I’m a spring chicken aged 37 and never laboured for a builder and every day is a school day haha love watching videos as helpful as this one just to make sure I keep my ‘skills’ on top form, at the end of the day it’s my job to make his job easier, love working my arse off for the first couple of hours so I can get in front of him then I can spend the rest of the day being in front and having him loaded with bricks/flags etc and taking it steady haha

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад +3

      What you said there is spot on work your arse off get in front and then step back a bit .Thats what a lot of labourers dont understand. Good luck and your definitely doing it the right way with the right attitude great see
      Justin 👍

    • @hotpoker4212
      @hotpoker4212 11 месяцев назад +2

      I tended to 3 brickies in New York, came into work half hour before they started, made all the difference, KP the great videos coming, 🇨🇮🇨🇮

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  11 месяцев назад +2

      @hotpoker4212
      Thanks a lot .
      Yea sign if a good labourer muck on spots as you get out the van cant fault that not many do that i have say so good on you mate 👍

  • @MarcusT86
    @MarcusT86 Год назад +1

    Brilliant video buddy. Glad to see more fellow Welshmen on RUclips!

  • @Kokonutjuice
    @Kokonutjuice 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video mate, basic and straight to the point. helped me out heaps!

  • @tomsharpe2251
    @tomsharpe2251 10 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent video lads, clear, simple and informative. Obviously youve seen many a mix in your time 👍🏻✌🏻

  • @ianyanto123
    @ianyanto123 11 месяцев назад +2

    just what i was looking for, very helpful, always look forward to your videos. cheers

  • @jonathanbrown2190
    @jonathanbrown2190 Год назад +2

    This was very helpful advice, thanks boss 🤝

  • @pauljohnson2372
    @pauljohnson2372 Год назад +1

    As a tile installer, it was much easier to stay true flat if you measured when you mixed your mortar. Thanks for the video

  • @lukecarter-whittley3822
    @lukecarter-whittley3822 Год назад +1

    Great walk-through lads, cheers!

  • @marcusholdaway5074
    @marcusholdaway5074 2 года назад +3

    Great video!! Great work, great team!!

  • @gavt1198
    @gavt1198 2 месяца назад +2

    Thanks guys. Great vid

  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark День назад +1

    Great help lads,,,,,👍🏻👍🏻

  • @KevinVyze
    @KevinVyze 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video - thanks so much and I learnt a lot from this. Cheers

  • @mohammeddawood3687
    @mohammeddawood3687 Год назад

    Top man just saved me alot of research

  • @philnotley5138
    @philnotley5138 Год назад +1

    Great demo guys very helpful visual tips

  • @stefgarvie6427
    @stefgarvie6427 Год назад +1

    Great explanation and time to leave I always wondered how to get it fluffy thanks

  • @jonarment1229
    @jonarment1229 Год назад +1

    Thanks for posting this video, gents. Very helpful...

  • @roybatty2030
    @roybatty2030 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great. Idea, thanks lads, very useful.

  • @hotpoker4212
    @hotpoker4212 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great videos, very well explained, keep up d good work,🇨🇮🇨🇮

  • @MrMagsimus
    @MrMagsimus Год назад +1

    Thank you lads nice video really enjoyed it 👍👍❤️

  • @dermotkelly6946
    @dermotkelly6946 7 дней назад +1

    Thanks lads , going to have a go myself , respect, 👍

  • @futurecarslondon1109
    @futurecarslondon1109 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excellent info. Many thanks for that.

  • @Brockstonepavingpros
    @Brockstonepavingpros 2 года назад +9

    Some very good tips there by the main man Brad. Also worth mentioning mixing for too long will put too much air into it. I reckon 6-8 mins is what you need 👍

  • @andyxox4168
    @andyxox4168 2 года назад +1

    Learning to spell mortar is the first step in getting a good mix!

  • @ha-media
    @ha-media 29 дней назад +1

    This is Brilliant 👏 👌🏾

  • @cakeman73
    @cakeman73 Год назад +1

    Thank you! Great advice!

  • @viankalobosvalenzuela7456
    @viankalobosvalenzuela7456 2 года назад

    Excelente video 👍 👏 👌🏻

  • @Brutaga
    @Brutaga 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice one, thanks Lad’s 👍

  • @christianredhat
    @christianredhat 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you great video, I’ll definitely start wearing my mask as well 👍

  • @marcinstein7405
    @marcinstein7405 Год назад

    Nice video. Thanks for the tipsz

  • @CrimeVid
    @CrimeVid Год назад +3

    Plasticiser is very useful if you have a slow bricklayer who only needs one mix an hour ! Water was fine when I were a lad and three brickies would slice yer ears off for keeping them waiting ! your mortar should start to fall right in the mixer the moment you hit it with the gauge pot.

  • @alext8828
    @alext8828 Год назад

    Liked and subscribed, fellow workers.

  • @joshuafoster7619
    @joshuafoster7619 2 года назад

    Thankyou lads!

  • @johnward182
    @johnward182 2 года назад +3

    Hi Justin
    I do love a good bit off muck mate , it’s like watching “salt bae “ with you lads sand , cement
    , plasticiser , belle mix , and out pops the creation ❤️ , love a bit of angel delight mix mate , pure craft , 🙏👍 patience with the mix mate especially with the belle , you can’t rush the baking mate ? Yes cement a killer with breathing mate rots the lungs but we all forget to wear one don’t we 😂😂 stay safe and hope your not too held back with this weather pal , say hello to the Welsh wilderbeast and fran , look after yourselves boys ❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍and all the best 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      Cant rush the baking 🤣🤣🤣 you got me there John 🤣🤣 thanks mate for the comments. We are all ok boys have been ill and weather has destroyed us but keep smiling mate all we can do isn't it.
      Good luck u and the lads hope the weather improves for you 👍🧱💯

  • @wemcal
    @wemcal Год назад

    Great video

  • @joethompson6324
    @joethompson6324 Год назад +1

    Cheers fellas, I'd always wondered how to get it fluffy and it's cos I've been tipping my mix out way early 🙄

  • @kanifuker721
    @kanifuker721 2 года назад

    So basically Brad took his eye off the ball when knocking up the first mix, haha. Great video guys, used to be a labourer in the 80's for my cheap-skate ol' man.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      I started in 89 so different back then wasnt it 🤣 yea brad probably had one eye on a pasty 🤣🤣👍

  • @dazza944
    @dazza944 Год назад +2

    When gauging by buckets you should fill them up and flush them off with the bottom of the shovel to ensure the volume is correct each time

  • @grumpyoldgit8254
    @grumpyoldgit8254 Год назад +2

    we got 110 for safety then puts a 240v extension right next to it, all's good until you accidentally miss with the hose and soak the extension, which should also be completely unwound, not left coiled, good vid by the way boys😂👍

  • @notsosmartmart5402
    @notsosmartmart5402 22 дня назад +1

    Top one, thank you

  • @clive7788
    @clive7788 Год назад +2

    So different here in West Oz..if you let it mix that long the brickie wouud be out of mud ....and we just put dishwasher liquid in the mix ...lemon ,,smells better ..on a good run we lay a 1000 a day ..to cold over there, so different,,,,p.s and lots of cold beer ..🍻🍻🍻🍻

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад +1

      Clive sounds great mate that especially the cold beer .yea its to cold to wet here in wales its shit .Good luck to you mate 👍 😉

  • @MetalMachineShop
    @MetalMachineShop 2 года назад +1

    Nice vid! Complete beginner here hoping to do a bit of DIY work - how much water would you expect to use for this mix? I wasn’t sure from the video.

  • @sedulousdabbler5468
    @sedulousdabbler5468 2 года назад

    Great video. What do you do with the crap from the mixer when you clean it out at somebodies house if you haven't got a skip or waste land?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Appreciate it.
      You just remove all the mortar with a trowel add the water and gently empty it on to the base each day it just drains straight through 👍

  • @davebarrow2194
    @davebarrow2194 2 года назад +1

    We are all sick of those bloody masks aren't we lads. Good insight into knocking the compo up justin/Brad! I think it's great that Brad and fray are enthusiastic about what they do.Alot of young lads nowadays don't have any go in them and want an easy life and money for nothing! Hope you three are well👍💥

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      Hi Dave
      Hope your well mate.Yea them mask are a nuisance for sure.
      The lads are brilliant to be fair mate im lucky but it took me a while to get people i trust etc.
      Thanks and good luck 👍🧱🧱💯

    • @davebarrow2194
      @davebarrow2194 2 года назад

      I'm great thanks Justin.yeah your right about getting lads you can trust....I've had the same lad for 20 plus years.weve been mates over 30 years! We get on great and love a good laugh at work but both take pride in our work. Atb justin👍💯💥

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      @Dave Barrow
      Well thats great mate you ger on so well and you known him for so long.work and laughter is key Dave isn't it .
      Top post that mate good to here 👍🧱💯

  • @waterboy8999
    @waterboy8999 Год назад +2

    There's my mistake, to dry after a couple of minutes then adding more water, then it all broke up when I was haunshing monoblocks. Thanks for the lesson.

  • @markhep
    @markhep 2 года назад +1

    Tidy mix lads.you can mix for me any time lol 😉 I use the same cement good stuff that 👍👍👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Hope your well Mark thanks mate and yes that brad is great for cement 👍🧱🧱

    • @markhep
      @markhep 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping 👍👍👍👍😉

  • @zaidhussain3658
    @zaidhussain3658 2 года назад +1

    thanks justin

  • @robdixon786
    @robdixon786 2 года назад +4

    Love your videos good quality work no point having a 110 mixer if you are going to run a 240 cable to the mixer 110 box should be at the power point and run 110 cable to the mixer all the best boys 👍👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Fair paint i suppose cant argue with that Rob .Good point 👍💯

    • @andyxox4168
      @andyxox4168 2 года назад

      Why not, the point of 110v is that it’s unlikely to kill you so the mixer is safe. The transformer can be in any convenient position!

    • @Mike-fx4wk
      @Mike-fx4wk Год назад +1

      @@andyxox4168 Because you still have a 240 volt cable leading right up to the mixer which completely negates the point of making a building site safer by using 110 volt equipment and cables

    • @andyxox4168
      @andyxox4168 Год назад

      @@Mike-fx4wk 240V distribution, 110V utilisation … it’s quite within the regulations, renders the equipment being used as ‘safe’ and negates the need for heavy cables to carry the 110V.

    • @Mike-fx4wk
      @Mike-fx4wk Год назад

      @@andyxox4168 I see so it reduces risk of death from the equipment ? They're not bothered about the cables running up to the equipment ?

  • @soyabean911
    @soyabean911 Год назад +1

    Hiya, a really useful vid. I need to relay my patio steps as the slabs came loose, thought I'd mix by hand in a wheelbarrow and having tried that today I realised that's nuts! Lol
    So as it'll be the first time using a mixer, I wanted to ask if the time for mixing 10-15 minutes does that depend on how much you're mixing? I'll probably start with counting shovel loads. Thanks. 👍🏼

  • @David-bl1bt
    @David-bl1bt Год назад

    some good tips👍
    a question about sand. your sand is damp, does the quantity vary if it is dry, like powder.
    I ask because the bag of sand left in my garage has fully dried out, no moisture in it at all, so do I have to adjust the quantity of sand to suit? or should I add water to the sand first to dampen it before I gauge it and add to the cement for a mortar mix?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад

      Thanks David
      The sand amount and gauge is the same you will just need to add more water than in damp sand 👍

  • @jericho9653
    @jericho9653 Год назад +1

    Im building my house in south west of ireland. My block layer was finishing gables on sunday. He had a different young fella with him this time and he blocked approx 100 blocks in the rain and the mortar now looks abit sandy and you can scrape it back with a nail altough it seems still fairly set. Do you think i should get him to rip to 100 blocks down and do it again, iv a feeling it wasnt mixed great anyway and aswel as that the rain washed the cement out of it. I presume there still would be no fear of it

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад

      Presuming the mix has been done correctly if its run in the rain .
      Just flush it all up with more mixed cement should be fine .
      Good luck 👍

  • @CF-Gaming01
    @CF-Gaming01 Год назад +1

    Hi, my house brick work has been repainted with a 3mm key so it’s falling out and turning to dust. What advice do you have for me, key it back 20mm and use this mix to point, or do I need to know anything else to make sure it sticks to the old mortar?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад

      Disc it out as deep as a mini disc cutter will go.
      Hose down all the bricks and joints .Allow to dry .damp joint and re point with mortar and bush the mortar in to the joint with a jointing bar or trowel.
      Good luck 👍

  • @stevevv583
    @stevevv583 3 месяца назад +1

    Great video. I was going to use flow point to point my patio but I’m thinking of just doing sand and cement with a mortar gun. What ratio of sand and cement would I need to make it buff coloured? Do I need white cement? Cheers

  • @andrewboddy2791
    @andrewboddy2791 Год назад +2

    If I do a small hobby project in the garden can I use washing-up liquid for the plasticiser ?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад +1

      I wouldn't recommend it .it effects the durability of the mortar. Plastizer is cheap enough so id use that myself Andrew 👍👌

  • @steveis33
    @steveis33 Год назад +1

    Cheers guys
    Will need to watch again and take notes.
    I’m always worried about my concrete drying to quick.
    How long does it take before it sets?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад

      Takes a full day to set passed 50% then its cures for about a month to set fully .we normally use concrete within an hour of mixing it all

  • @SteveAndAlexBuild
    @SteveAndAlexBuild 2 года назад +4

    Nice one lads , great tip Brad we always wash as we go . Our mixer is a 2008 and still going strong 💪🏽🧱👍🏼

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Dont build em the same anymore steve gearbox went on my last one was only about 2 and a half years old .Thanks and all the best Steve 👍

    • @Jim_Newlands
      @Jim_Newlands 2 года назад +2

      Meanwhile, I don't wash as I go and no comment about the state of my mixer drum! 😂 Suffice to say I had the welder out last Sunday. 😬

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      @Jim Newlands
      Steves drum is like triggers broom mate dont worry 🤣🤣🤣👍🧱

    • @Jim_Newlands
      @Jim_Newlands 2 года назад +1

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping 😂😂😂

    • @bettyswollocks7683
      @bettyswollocks7683 Год назад +1

      I've had the same mixer for 25 year its still going strong, ive just had to replace the drum twice 3 new motors and a new stand😂😂

  • @thegolfnut812
    @thegolfnut812 3 месяца назад +1

    In the US when I try to find plasticizer they don't have the Bostik plasticizer. They have other products that appear to be the same. Kind of frustrating because I'd like to get what you use. Makes life simpler.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  3 месяца назад

      I get your problem try your US product probably the same 👍💯

    • @bernardmarsh4133
      @bernardmarsh4133 Месяц назад +1

      I got told and have been using a small lid full of dishwashing detergent in an emergency for small backyard jobs. Is this allright?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Месяц назад

      @bernardmarsh4133
      It's weakens the mortar so I wouldn't recommend it 👍

  • @alimo3683
    @alimo3683 7 месяцев назад +1

  • @michaelcollins5308
    @michaelcollins5308 2 года назад

    In very exposed areas could you use 1 :3 mix or would that be too strong

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      Bit strong that michael normally for underground work that ratio.
      Above ground anything from 4-1 to 6-1 is usually standard. 👍

  • @melchezidekmuhammad1413
    @melchezidekmuhammad1413 2 года назад

    Gratitude

  • @Martymc7585
    @Martymc7585 2 года назад +1

    Take care lads, few days off for me as they wife give birth yesterday 👌
    Marty (Derry garden services)

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Orr congratulations Marty mate wish you the wife and the little all the very best mate .Did u have a boy or little girl ?
      👍👍🍼🍼

    • @Martymc7585
      @Martymc7585 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping thank you, another little girl buddy, we have a 14 year old girl and a 9year old boy, so we have a massive 9 year gap between them haha, but we are delighted and over the moon, it has been a long long road trying to have another kid, many fails, we actually stopped trying and boom , it happens…

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @DG SERVICES, ARTIFICIAL GRASS SPECIALIST
      Nice mate ive got 4 two of each all grown up now bar one little bugger ive got there all different. Enjoy mate and hope mum and baby are well 👍

  • @michaelj.4856
    @michaelj.4856 2 года назад

    Great video , just wondered if there's a rule of thumb as to how many kgs of sand and cement to order per brick .

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      Michael
      You are taking me back now to my college days .Yes to answer answer your there is a formula to work out sand cement mortar but im affraid i just cant bloody remember sorry mate 👍

    • @michaelj.4856
      @michaelj.4856 2 года назад

      Haha no problem 👍 I can always nip back to back to b and q

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @Michael J .
      Michael as a guide 1000 bricks is 1 ton of sand and about 12 bags of cement. It does depend on the bricks though ie frog in the brick is more mortar. Can't remember the exact maths on it ill have to dig out my nash books and take a look 🤣🤣👍🧱

    • @michaelj.4856
      @michaelj.4856 2 года назад

      Cheers for your reply , really enjoy all the videos keep them coming 👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @Michael J .
      🤣 your welcome and thanks appreciate it michael 👍

  • @skullmunky4923
    @skullmunky4923 6 месяцев назад +1

    What would the mix be for laying a cement fillet on the inside floor of a sectional concrete garage? And what would I add to the mix? Pva?

  • @regjenkinson6247
    @regjenkinson6247 2 года назад +2

    Can I just add that different bricks require weaker mixes the London bricks with deep frogs have a six and one mix so if theirs any settlement in the foundations the joint would crack and not the brick

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Spot on Reg think i mentioned different mix ratios in the description its a guide as i said .
      Good luck mate thanks
      Justin 👍

  • @jamesmaybury7452
    @jamesmaybury7452 Год назад +3

    Definitely wrong about one thing. “Radio, you don’t need that”. I’ve been on lots of building sites and I’m sure they are compulsory.

  • @user-cd8ks3ij8e
    @user-cd8ks3ij8e Месяц назад +1

    Hi Justin, can you use sharp sand for laying blocks for a small garden wall?

  • @zororat
    @zororat 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! thoughts on adding pva anyone? I thinking of adding to mix for my retaining wall, does it help with strength, adhesion, water resistance?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  9 месяцев назад +1

      Seen it used for rendering but not for bricklaying. Commonly used for bonding aswell.
      Not sure if it would be of any use for bricklaying have to look it up 👍

    • @zororat
      @zororat 9 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@brickrightbuildinglandscapingthanks for info. I've now went down a rabbit hole trying to understand the use of sbr 😂

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  9 месяцев назад

      @@zororat
      🤣🤣👍🧱🙌

  • @billysmart24830732
    @billysmart24830732 11 месяцев назад +1

    Any reason why you cannot add the plasticiser to the water and let that mix first? Likely get a quicker and more homogenous mix?

  • @RC-oi1gg
    @RC-oi1gg Год назад +1

    No one seems to be able to answer this question. How do you colour match your mortar to the old mortar in the case of bricking up an external doorway.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад

      You cant RC because you dont no the mix ratio.Also colour of the sand used and the brand of cement would make a difference in colour. So unless you no the answer to all that your not gonna colour match .You just do your best RC .
      Good luck.
      Justin 👍

  • @frankperricone2065
    @frankperricone2065 Год назад +2

    A good thing to remember you can always add water you cant take it out. I used to take a trowel and take a trowels worth of mud and turn it upside-down and most of it should stick to the trowel

  • @rockandmeatroll
    @rockandmeatroll 2 года назад +1

    Hi guys, great topic. Is this the same ratio for concrete blocks?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Hi sean
      Yes thats what i use mate some use a 5 to 1 but i always find a 4 to 1 works for me .👍

    • @rockandmeatroll
      @rockandmeatroll 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Thank you! If it's still ok, I'd like to contact you in a few weeks, digging out the raft for my small house on Paddy's weekend, blocklaying about 6 - 8; weeks away 😳

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      @Sean O
      Yea give me a bell mate if i can help then great .if i dont answer leave me a message and ill ring u back sean 👍💯

    • @rockandmeatroll
      @rockandmeatroll 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscapingThank you, you're a star ✨

  • @picajoool
    @picajoool 2 года назад

    If you didnt use plastisizer, how much lime would you put in that 4:1 mix? What 3 part ratio would that be?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      Id go.4 sand 1 cement 1 lime for bricklaying but there are .any ratios you could even go 6 or 5 sand depending on strength of mortar 👍

    • @picajoool
      @picajoool 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Agree with you.
      1:1:6 would be something around class 3 mortar, or M4 strenght class.
      But for higher strenght bricks, a mix of 1:1/2 (half):4 would be more suitable and that would give class 2 mortar, or M10 strenght class.
      Do you know the compressive strengt of the bricks you useed in this video? Its designated in "MPa" and could vary from 5MPa, 10MPa, 15MPa, 20MPa

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @@picajoool think they are around 75/mm2 for the bricks .
      A lot more to bricklaying than people think isn't there 🤣👍

  • @E69apeTheMatrix420
    @E69apeTheMatrix420 2 года назад

    How much water was in the mixer at the beginning for that full mix please?
    What's the smallest mix you can make in there? Is 1 bucket of sand not enough for some reason?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Hi Henry
      Water all depends on how dry or wet your sand is so check that first. You can always add more water if needed .Also you can mix one bucket of sand if you wanted but thats probably the minimum in this mixer .
      Hope that helps 👍

    • @E69apeTheMatrix420
      @E69apeTheMatrix420 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping yes that helps a lot thanks. I'm buying one on Tuesday from bandq new stock comes in. They said they price match Bradfords building supplies £430 and then I get extra 10% off with trade card on top. Thats £387 brand new. Currently paddle mixing in a bucket and not getting it as good. Have to add to much water in the beginning make a slurry then pour that into a bucket and add more sand cement to brink it back. Still takes 10 - 15 mins and not as good.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      @@E69apeTheMatrix420
      Well thats a good price there i think .great mixers had a few in my time
      Good luck 👍

  • @billy4148
    @billy4148 2 года назад +1

    Can you use sbr in the mix ?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Billy yes you can in fact sbr has some very good advantages to use it such as addded strength to the mix waterproofing and reduced water per and reduced effloresence. Use it more in paving than bricklaying really though. 👍

  • @WelshRabbit
    @WelshRabbit Год назад

    If you were measuring the water, how much would you add to the mixture shown? It looks like here you used the "TLAR Method" ["that looks about right"]. Alas, that works only with experience by one who knows what he's doing -- and not with a noobie like me.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад +1

      The measure of water is a difficult one .
      It all depends on how wet or dry your sand is.
      Id say a a little at a time easy to add but cant take away.dont forget the mix has to mix the plastersizer helps this process. Hope that helps.
      Justin 👍

  • @itsfunnyd
    @itsfunnyd 3 месяца назад +1

    How much water did you put in to start off with tho

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  3 месяца назад

      That all depends on the water content of the sand being used .
      Usually id the sand isnt to wet we add around half a bucket of water and add more when needed

  • @6lr6ak6
    @6lr6ak6 3 месяца назад +1

    Could sharp sand be used instead?

  • @TexasEngineer
    @TexasEngineer Год назад +1

    OPC Why? Why not motar mix that has lime in it? Does the plasticiser have a retarder in it? I noticed your old mix had not begun to set. I could see using OPC for concrete block, but looks like normal clay bricks and why not normal motar mix? What is the temperature there, looks a bit cool with all the heavy clothes. Is the temperature affecting the set time?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Год назад

      Opc is a common cement to mix mortar or concrete thats why its used .
      You can add lime to the mix if you want to or instructed by the architect.
      The plastizer has no retardant in it.
      Yep the temperature here in wales at that time was cold and wet 👍

  • @chipper701
    @chipper701 2 года назад +1

    Good mix ratio for shade variation but cut the soap down to 5mil for that size of mixture

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      It just does mix adequate enough with 5 ml ive tried it so many times .Your right less feb the better but 5ml just isn't enough in my opinion 👍

    • @chipper701
      @chipper701 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Check the bottle for quantity on the 25kg bag of cement , I always use 5mil straight into the mixer
      and pour the water on top , always comes out like butter . Too much soap and you will be picking the powder mortar joints out a year later.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @chipper701
      Totally aware of that we have tried so many times with 5ml and let the mixer mix its self to death and the mortar isnt what id call a nice mix to use layinv bricks .
      Maybe its the sand here not sure .Ive been back to various jobs over many years and i haven't an issue but that said i dont disagree with you 👍

    • @chipper701
      @chipper701 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping okay I suppose everyone to their own 👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @chipper701 yea definitely good luck to you mate 🙂👍💯

  • @kenmcintosh3705
    @kenmcintosh3705 11 месяцев назад +1

    Suppose you have no cement mixer and you just have a board like me. How would that get fluffy 🤔

  • @ya00007
    @ya00007 2 года назад

    What does the plasterciser do? What's it function?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      It makes the mortor mix more workable or fluffy as we say in the trade 👍👊

    • @ya00007
      @ya00007 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping So the mortar becomes more smoother, softer, creamier? Is there any structural purposes/benefits? Also is it a necessary ingredient? Is the mortar weaker without it?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @@ya00007 it does stop mortar cracking but if you add to much it will weaken the mix .If you want to lay bricks its a great benefit or if you dont want it in the mix use lime in the mix as that does very similar makes the mix more workable.
      👍

    • @ya00007
      @ya00007 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Thanks for the information. Please can you post a video explaining the difference between plastercisers/admixtures and SBR. And why are SBRs very expensive compared to plastercisers?
      (And should you use fairy liquid instead of plastercisers? I know a lot of builders who do this).

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @@ya00007
      Maybe ill do one at some point .
      Many thanks

  • @milosbosnjak4278
    @milosbosnjak4278 Год назад +1

    Is that pure cement, no lime?

  • @gary24752
    @gary24752 2 года назад

    Since when do you use a straight portland for mortar?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      Straight portland not sure what that means .we used ordinary portland cement 👍

    • @gary24752
      @gary24752 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping Same thing. Never use ordinary Portland cement as it is too hard. Portland cement is for sidewalks, etc. Mortar has lime in it and is for brickwork. A lime mortar for stone work. You never want to use a mortar that is harder than the brick or stone.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @@gary24752 agree totally but all they sell here is opc for standard works Gary and its what we are told to use in college etc .The bit u say you never want your mortar to be harder than the bricks is spot on agree.
      May be where you are things are called different to here not sure but opc is used all over Britain for standard works .
      Appreciate your comments Gary always good to here these things 👍 👊🧱

    • @gary24752
      @gary24752 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping So hydrated lime that you can mix with portland cement is not sold where you are?

    • @gary24752
      @gary24752 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping No portland with hydrated lime like type "N" or "S" mix sold where you are for mortar?

  • @saintsinner666him6
    @saintsinner666him6 Месяц назад +1

    You already added the water but didn't say how much water?

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  Месяц назад +1

      All depends on the water content of the sand on site .id start of with a little water and build it up easy to add water you can't take it away hope that helps 👍

  • @alec1113
    @alec1113 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video . If you had to guess , how much water would you use for 4 to 1 mix ? For example, half a bucket , full bucket . Cheers boys , I hope Wales do well at the World Cup 👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  10 месяцев назад

      Its all depends on the water content in the sand on site but that said .In an idea situation around 1 and a half buckets of water.
      Think welsh rugby is in a mess and has been for years so all the luck passed on to us is welcome cheers 👍

    • @alec1113
      @alec1113 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for your reply 👍 just about to watch scotland v South africa. I'm a jock in the USA .

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  10 месяцев назад

      @alec1113
      Well good luck to Scotland been down in the dumps for so long now but now its good to see Scotland back where they belong good luck hope you go far think you will 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @alec1113
      @alec1113 10 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers, Justin . You are correct, young man . Scotland has been in the rugby wilderness for many year . Hopefully, we will do well . All the best to the Welsh boys . Found your channel looking forward to watching the rest of your vids .👍

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  10 месяцев назад

      @alec1113 Thanks Alec 👍

  • @nallekarhu7994
    @nallekarhu7994 Год назад +1

    Radio is a must😅

  • @Mario-ru7gf
    @Mario-ru7gf Год назад

    What is the size of your trowel? In this video? It looks like 9inch

  • @lmilne4859
    @lmilne4859 2 года назад +1

    That Hanson multicem claims have plasticiser in it. Never tried without putting any in. Use the opti mix same as the bostic or sika.

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад +1

      Yea me neither lee to be honest .yea we use different brands mostly whats on the shelf at the time to be honest mate
      Awra best 👌

  • @user-up9mv1je1y
    @user-up9mv1je1y 2 месяца назад +1

    Why other mix mortar different color?

  • @luciaconk
    @luciaconk Год назад +1

    How much water?

  • @joefrankland8929
    @joefrankland8929 2 года назад +1

    Looks like you’ve got Liam Gallagher on the mix

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 brilliant that is Joe i keep telling him dont look back in anger but he dont listen 🤣🤣👍

    • @joefrankland8929
      @joefrankland8929 2 года назад

      @@brickrightbuildinglandscaping see how many oasis lyrics you can drop into conversation before he twigs

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  2 года назад

      @Joe Frankland
      🤣🤣 ill give it a go

  • @over-engineered
    @over-engineered 10 месяцев назад +1

    you’re using Multicem not normal cement, Multicem theoretically doesn’t need plasticiser

    • @brickrightbuildinglandscaping
      @brickrightbuildinglandscaping  10 месяцев назад

      I no but it does we only use a small amount. The video is aimed at the diy person so didn't want to confuse 👍👌

  • @edskapin7171
    @edskapin7171 Год назад +1

    What no dish soap? The UK bricky's I know use dish soap to provide workability for there mortar. I would never do that.