You’re an outstanding instructor. Explaining everything without assuming knowledge or insulting anyone. Super knowledgeable, well rehearsed, and perfect presentation. Thank you for sharing this for free.
@@jerseygurl620 Thanks for the question! If it’s in pieces you can put together like a puzzle, I wouldn’t use any mortar. Use construction adhesive. It’s like caulk, but it’s a super strong glue. Mortar needs space to be effective. Like a puzzle, there’s no space between the pieces.
Yeah brother get them credits! Mast climbers are great! Always in the sweet spot. Stay safe out there and remember although SAFETY starts with S it really begins with U! One over two and sometimes three! BAC1NYC
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
Sosny wasted movements keep that cheap ass trowel in your hand this gotta be down in Florida floating the joints I gotta rose trowel for nah just busting ya balls being a dickhead mason like we all are be careful keep the trade alive nice to see white guys doing the trade I'm tired of telling Spanish guys where bearing plates go and laying them out for them and still fuck them up
That scaffolding is nice I'm sick of bumping 16 foot planks up and down we used to have the staging that you crank up by hand but we never use it anymore
@@richardstetson8221 haha! I’ve used that crank scaffold. Super dangerous when you got guys that don’t know what’s going on. And most don’t! I don’t know how many times I’ve seen plank drop along with the material. Jumping up 16’s with the outriggers, my shoulders hurt just thinking about it! Especially when the dude is fumbling around with the outrigger while I’m shaking holding up the plank!😂 Thanks for the comment!
@@zerokzerok2908 thanks for the comment! The blocks don’t actually touch each other, there’s a 3/8” gap between, above and below, and side to side. Double buttering helps the mortar adhere to adjacent blocks.
@@jerryminyard7460 Great question! No, the inside of the building gets steel studs then drywall. The outside of the building will be covered in Dryvit I think. Thanks for the question!
Great video, I built a 6ft garden wall with decorative faced blocks. I initially struggled with my mortar mix and getting even laying as I was so slow in the hot Australian weather, so I cheated by creating a consistent mortar gap buy using small plastic spacers under each block which increase my speed threefold, this did create a bit of error as the blocks had minor manufacturing differences, but with the decorative face on one side and rendering the other it was unnoticeable.
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.
Thanks for the video. I've been in the trade over 7 years and i always struggle with full head joints i didnt go to school for the trade i was in construction with masons and when ever i had everything stock i would hit the wall with the masons that led me hop in cause not everyone is going to let you in the wall i was self thought with little tips fom every other mason i like watching different techniques on areas i struggle with
@@afrokidd214 that’s how it’s done! Around here, some people call it “growing up through the mud pan”. Getting ahead and jumping on the wall. That’s a great way to learn! Thanks for the comment!
Great tutorial. Can you tell me what the correct ratio of mason sand and Portland cement and lime to make mortar mix is for both structural and non structural exterior brick and block walls is ? I live in southern new hampshire USA. Thanks.
@@johnnovick1643 brickwork/non structural, use type N mortar. 1:1:6. One part cement: one part lime: 6 parts bar sand (don’t use mason sand). Read below* Above ground structural brick or block, use type S mortar. 1:1/2:4-1/2. One part cement: half part lime: four and a half parts bar sand. *actual “mason” sand is a very particular product, not commonly found. It’s grain size is very specific. “Bar” sand is used 99.999% of the time when making mortar. It’s the sand found everywhere (Lowe’s, Depot, local supply stores, etc). Thanks for the question!
Where do you go to school to learn the trade of masonry? Technical School or as an apprentice? I live in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We have a lot of cement companies around here (Heidelberg) but they just make the cement. I don’t want to work in a cement plant.
@@patrickkeschl596 you’re in luck! Look up Williamson College of the Trades. 60-70 miles from you. Or call up Local 1 PA/DE and sign up for an apprenticeship.
I'm about to build a garden wall that's retaining a bit of soil and this video is very helpful, thanks. We're these lighter blocks as I noticed you put up many courses, the blocks over here are about 27kg each so not sure how many courses I could go for in one session. Thanks.
