Everything you need to know about laying a block corner

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In this video I teach you everything you need to know about laying a block corner. I show you how to spread the mortar and how to set the block. Then I explain the 4 steps to making the block level and plumb. Then I show you how to get the height you need with a laser level. Finally I teach you how I point the joints. Thanks for watching!
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@donmilo4733 4 месяца назад

You said old man I am, I am 66 and still laying units I have to need the money.love watching this young man lay corners it reminds me when I was his age now I don't have a back or knees but because of the economy I got to still put them in good luck my man.

@misterwubulous 7 месяцев назад

Excellent tutorial Mason. I'm a retired showbiz builder (movies and TV sets) and now I'm working on my house. I watch a lot of DIY/construction/how to videos and the most common mistake I see people make is "too much talk and not enough action." I often find myself yelling at the screen, "Stop talking and show me." You have have struck a very good balance of the show and tell. You have a real knack for the teaching. (I don't) I'm about to build a block wall so this is very helpful. Thanks! I liked and subscribed too.

@kjeanyus41 10 часов назад

This dude is informative. Ty

@ddaannoommnniittee 8 дней назад

Very nice work 👍👍 for 22 you've already learned alot and you teach what you know well - thanks for sharing that it was good stuff - best wishes stay healthy and take care

@solarpall 8 дней назад

Nice work, very thorough

@jwagz05 16 дней назад

Props buddy. Keep up the good work. Dont see many young guys passionate about there work let alone a good trade.

@sebastiaotavares8549 6 месяцев назад

Only 22 and working like a prol ,congrats,they are more than one way to skin a cat ,the important thing is the result,square,level an plum,I read some comment,and I would say this , I like the way I do it that the way you don’t,get it done ,move it on,just subscribed,watch and learn

@jennifermaier253 8 месяцев назад

So talented for such a young guy! Thanks for the lesson. Jennifer

@JoseCandia-hw6zw 7 месяцев назад

This kid is very intelligent respect

@dtm7909 11 месяцев назад

I noticed in other countries they don’t build leads . They use a story pole and a couple 2x4s to brace the story pole out to the dirt with some stakes . My next foundation I’m going to set up story poles and see if I like it, I think it will be faster and easier and more accurate with my marks .

@steventhibus8402 9 месяцев назад

Yea that right tgats what does too

@Grunt49 8 месяцев назад

Perkins Bros use story poles.

@TyScott85 8 месяцев назад

I’ve only used story poles for brick jobs.

@helbitkelbit1790 7 месяцев назад

My "pole" has stories to tell.....

@russellallen5482 7 месяцев назад

Story poles are faster however you have to be fast at setting them up.

@matthewvalimont6547 4 месяца назад

Love your videos , thanks for all of them. Just starting out on my own and trying to get better at block work .

@user-mw1bb3wv5g 3 месяца назад

Keel it up but you must follow code he a good msson but I don't use my level and tap with the level I was trained by union mason's we git graded especially safety he can lay end Block good and corner lead plum etc but you must drop rear in the footing and your mot supposed to use 11 point trowels and tap level we got ass chewing on this stuff but I suppose there is no engineering folks around

@joemartino6976 Месяц назад

Good stuff. Thank you Mason!

@alwayssearching1882 7 месяцев назад

You are a great teacher Mason. I can do this.

@chadashby1291 7 месяцев назад

Great video. Subscribed so I can watch more of your videos as well as witness your channel blow up. Keep up the good work!

@albertsalas9154 8 месяцев назад

I can smell the pall mall's and the bush beer out this video😂.. Great video buddy

@user-dp2rq2pc1d 6 месяцев назад

Thanks pal ! It helps for sure nice job

@cultphetus 7 месяцев назад

Vely helpful, thanks!

@user-vv8ou2cn4m 6 месяцев назад

Hola amigo miró tus vídeos megusta cómo trabajas yo también soy blockero megusta pegar block tengo 61 años cumplidos i aun me rinde pegar block siempre esido rápido saludos para ti desde Tijuana gracias por compartir 👍💪

@johnnywriight 4 месяца назад

Great video. Thanks.

@donaldlango3561 19 дней назад

These are great instructional videos. Do you have more for this specific project? Thanks

@KRJ-dg8cn 5 месяцев назад

Good stuff brother!!!

@carlgirolami8973 11 месяцев назад

Are footer drains not required there? Great tutorial!!

@manuelhynesjavier7032 9 месяцев назад

I want to be like you when I'm older,construction 4 life always I learn from the best😎🤑🌟👍

@Nttt739 2 месяца назад

You might know how block is done, but you tend to omit alot of details around that part.

@kennethyanni1845 29 дней назад

great video

@rickyreese1223 10 месяцев назад

Perfect.

@user-do5hk8rg2z 6 месяцев назад

Good video

@BuckyNave-ox4rd 3 месяца назад

Quick question.......where are your footer string lines? I'm a 25 year mason, and most footers have string lines to indicate square.....you know the ones they use to dig the footer? Evidently you're plumbing off a line you've established off the footer. You should also explain why you do not need to range it in with the other corners. Like because its under the ground and does not need to be perfect. Other than that ...i respect the fact that you have the confidence to even make a video.

@masonthemason6412 3 месяца назад

I use a 90° laser pointer in ditches

@BuckyNave-ox4rd 3 месяца назад

@@masonthemason6412 So you lay block to a laser? How do you determine height?

@BuckyNave-ox4rd 3 месяца назад

@@masonthemason6412 You shoot each corner..I assume. Fair enough.

@dtm7909 11 месяцев назад

We’re those the light weight Haydite block ? Just Hearing them rub together when you picked one up reminded me of a Haydite . All we can get is super heavy concrete blocks here.

@JosephVespa-ve6zi 7 месяцев назад

Good job m

@danielevans1985 7 месяцев назад

good

@mike6784172 8 месяцев назад

I drill into the footing and pound the rebar in also.

@michaelcoulson6483 10 месяцев назад

Hey mason. Great videos. I’m building a retaining wall 12 course high with 12” block. It’s has double #7 “L” every other cell single every other cell. Would you build leads 12 block wide or build half the wall and then lead again?

@richardstetson8221 9 месяцев назад

Most people build a 6 course lead so half the wall then lead again

@Clyde-jd8ro 13 дней назад

Great could you just zoom your camera in closer please sir ?? Good job thanks for teaching us

@63flight 11 месяцев назад

Is it code for vertical rods there?

@capoconstruction1961 3 месяца назад

Respect. Question. Doing a 60 foot engineered retaining wall. 12 inch block and up to 5 foot L footing. Elevation change is over 10 foot from start to finish with stepped footings. Is a control joint applicable? Height is 3 to 7 foot. Hillside

@BOOTSink 4 месяца назад

Классный ролик!! Интересные блоки у вас ,в нашей стране такие не распространены. Несьемная опалубка получается? Не подскажете а как у вас с кирпичной кладкой ? Или в основном все строится из подобных блоков?

@ericdeson414 11 месяцев назад

How much do charge to build foundation, 20'x50'

@ScubaDracula 11 месяцев назад

New subscriber here, great how to videos. You are a good teacher brother. :) After browsing your channel I'm wondering if you can point me to a video of yours or possibly make one describing the different types of block used, block sizes (length and height) etc. I see you use corner blocks, and different ones for finished edges and what not.. Can you please give a bit more detail for those of us planning a new builds and not sure which blocks to use? I'm looking to plan the length (without having to cut) before pouring the footing... I'm guessing a basic cinder block is 16 x 8? What are the corner blocks? Do you always use corner blocks? I'm looking to build a very basic square above ground outhouse foundation. Thanks!

@masonthemason6412 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! I’m not sure if I have a video explaining it. The corners need to be smooth so the smooth side goes on the corner.

@masonthemason6412 11 месяцев назад

Make sure your dimensions are 4 foot increments. 8,12,16,20,24 any of those measurements will make sure you have no cuts make sure you turn the block the right way so you don’t get a half in the wall

@kevincharles7757 7 месяцев назад

Wish I had seen this before my DIY retaining wall let's just say it's the talk of the town on how to not build a wall.

@TheTwheels1 9 месяцев назад

Go ahead kid! Your kicking ass for a young man.

@JB-OH 6 месяцев назад

When installing the vertical rebar, will the drilling or hammering damage any of the rebar in the footer or the footer?

@da324 6 месяцев назад

No, and no.

@user-kn6em3mu8m 6 месяцев назад

Um where is the rebar and wash off the cement what's going on here

@jefferykeeper9034 5 месяцев назад

How do you keep the mortar from drying out so fast?

@erionomeri007 8 месяцев назад

When do you have to add sand/gravel and compact the footing?

@masonthemason6412 8 месяцев назад

I’m confused. The footing is concrete. Are you taking about backfilling

@martymcmahon6105 Месяц назад

Under the footing you don't want to disturb like backhoe teeth loosing compact hard soil

@joedoakes8307 7 месяцев назад

What happened to the cement foundation for the Block ? you're just spreading cement on dirt ! If it rains and the ditch fills up with water and dissolves the clay layer and you're trying to attach blocks to Mud ?

@da324 6 месяцев назад

There's a concrete footer under the layer of dirt. He's said so in several comments.

@HaulBag 11 месяцев назад

Great video! Are you laying block on concrete or just dirt? I'm wondering how you get the base of your ditch level.

@masonthemason6412 11 месяцев назад

On concrete. I use a laser level

@ManuelRioz-li1ps 4 месяца назад

Masón gracias por compartir yo soy blockero una pregunta yo pegó un promedio de 200 a300 blockes x día xq AKI lleba michas varillas las casas o muros tu cuántos pegas más o menos x día tu eres joven yo tengo 61 años ya algo viejón 😭 saludos desde Tijuana 💪👍🐓

@JB-OH 9 месяцев назад

Anyone help? I have a question. Are block corners essential to the strength of the structure. I'm learning, and am going to build a 10x15ft garden office. I'm thinking of doing to two parallel walls for the length, and only a block and a half on the corners. I'm likely going to use vertical rebar at the corners. And frame the width walls.

@krisg6365 8 месяцев назад

Should be just fine, rebar with grout should be more than enough for that. Pretty common to have door openings with very small measurements.

@GRUBB-MUDD 11 месяцев назад

which video do better concrete or block, btw great tips

@masonthemason6412 11 месяцев назад

I’ll do that, thanks!

@wilfredodiaz8558 8 месяцев назад

Before the blocks how the foundation was treated in order to set the blocks over a very strong settlement.

@visarionostafe6830 8 месяцев назад

No footing ? No rebar ?Are you a contractor?

@Simonsimon-fy3hq 6 месяцев назад

The blocks were laid onto a concrete base.

@visarionostafe6830 6 месяцев назад

Vertical soupost to be #4 rebar on 32" oc

@ahmedyoussry5393 Месяц назад

Wher is that mate Australia or usa?

@gerardom4769 8 месяцев назад

Tira un.poco de agua sobre el hormigon de cimentacion con ese barro no queda bien aderido y es mejor enganchar las varillas que van en los modublock en el hormigon cuando se llenan los cimientos y sino podes , taladras y metele anclaje quimico cuando introducis la varrilla. La pared esta bien levantada.

@quentinalexander7354 8 месяцев назад

Mason, let me ask you What is a good material to use for practice mortal?

@stonesmasher8369 8 месяцев назад

Real mortar

@nickluce2617 7 месяцев назад

Lime mortar dude, by the way HS not a mason, suppose to be a bricky

@da324 6 месяцев назад

@@nickluce2617 Bricklayers are masons too.

@stevemill8959 Месяц назад

Like mortar 1 bag lime 18 shovels of sand or something like that I forget. It’s been so many years since I was in trade school

@Stevejoesofficial 9 месяцев назад

Do you use mortar or cement for the blocks ?

@MegaLeeAlex 5 месяцев назад

Mortar

@ninpeg4441 Месяц назад

Cement is in mortar and concrete. Mortar is used between the joints, and concrete is poured into the cores.

@thomasfoster5200 8 месяцев назад

All these comments must be from high schoolers

@joelcabrera9138 7 месяцев назад

Mud don't stick on to dirt

@synergyiii 7 месяцев назад

why no trench mesh?

@chrisclarke7828 7 месяцев назад

Be warned that this does not show you how to avoid taking your eye out on exposed steel bars.

@user-xh9pt8zu2l 4 месяца назад

Agree. In my farm world I have yellow plastic caps I put on the fence ("star stake") uprights. Similar things show up on building sites for exposed re-bar ends. They are cheap, and, in construction, you can pull them off for reuse when they are safely below line or otherwise covered. Way less scary to work with and watch. 🥴

@user-mw1bb3wv5g 3 месяца назад

Hello fellow mason's we need to have mason's follow proper code and rebsr specs your supposed to di it the right way, it looks like there isn't ginnabe a building inspector but the building inspector won't know about the cutting corners on the drilling I the footing anything over 4ft must be engineered

@greasyiphone642 2 месяца назад

You know codes are different everywhere depending on the natural landscape and weather

@user-mw1bb3wv5g 3 дня назад

@@greasyiphone642 yes I studied the codes and I went to a vocational school for 4 years and I've been trained buy union mason's carpenters and electrician s but I studied the national building codes and regarding the different locations your reference to its the frost line , in different state because of weather temperature variables the code for footing s is deeper then some depending on what your building. I do my home work before any job ,I've done and worked in all kinds of jobs I learned in thr field.

@garysmith4717 7 месяцев назад

You really need to use Rebar caps

@da324 6 месяцев назад

Or pay attention...

@johncullen2737 11 месяцев назад

How much a block, do you charge

@da324 6 месяцев назад

No one charges by the block that I know of. You charge by the job.

@user-vv8ou2cn4m 6 месяцев назад

Meboy a inscribir a tú Canal cuenta conmi like

@omarbogle877 7 месяцев назад

We don't do it like that here in Jamaica

@johnmull3840 8 месяцев назад

Quit using your fist as a hammer you’ll pay for it in your older years just a little advice.

@hopetonholness3163 5 месяцев назад

Where's the ground beam or matting Where are the wall bars where is the concrete pouring for the foundation!!??

@danglin69 10 месяцев назад

Dude, at least use a leaf blower (preferably a hose) to remove layer of dirt from footing. Common sense man. There is no connection whatsoever between your mortar and the concrete

@aNtLoKo90650 9 месяцев назад

Right 😂😂

@jaredspiteri2782 8 месяцев назад

It's just for instructional purposes. It'll be torn apart and rebuilt later

@masonthemason6412 8 месяцев назад

There was no dirt on the footing

@stevelopez372 8 месяцев назад

@@masonthemason6412 No Dirt? No Rebar layout in footing either. For educational purposes and safety I assume .

@rollen901 7 месяцев назад

@@masonthemason6412are you serious. As a man who does footing for a living. I can obviously see dirt on the footer.

@JosephVespa-ve6zi 7 месяцев назад

Free mason

@jimmyking998 7 месяцев назад

I want to know where is your concrete footing you didn't pour a concrete footing so you can put the blocks on I don't think you know what you're doing

@da324 6 месяцев назад

There's a footer under his blocks.

@troylazarus4102 6 месяцев назад

The only thing I'd add to these vids is a little time explaining why you're doing things the way you are. Why is it important not to get rocks in your base layer? Why 5 blocks in the corners if you're going 5 blocks high? Knowing why a person is doing something, rather than just what, helps people understand and remember and reduces the risk of people cutting corners.

@romkaromanov8186 2 месяца назад

у нас так даже туалеты не строят . хотя бы армирующую подушку сделал под основание блоков.

@MisterRoads 3 месяца назад

Only been into concrete for about a month but I if I can tell this is lazy work I’m sure the average person can as well. Idk if you could pay me to live in a house with this level of a foundation.

@user-jn9cb7qs5y 8 месяцев назад

Wtf!? No reinforce concrete 🎉footing to set the mortar and block on ? At least hit the compacted soil with some waterproofing; after you hit it with the leaf blower of course 😂😅😅😅

@user-cp1gl6ky4b 6 месяцев назад

zeus n rome

@zando8591 6 месяцев назад

I guess foundation footing is not a thing where you're from. That wouldn't pass inspection where I'm from. We usually have 12 mm dia bar reinforces concrete footing that's tied into the existing structure. Guess anyone can make a video teach total garbage. Matar on dry earth, makes sense.

@aclive2022 6 месяцев назад

i wouldnt mention how to do it the right way with epoxy and then state you don't do it the right way. just sayin

@alismith1320 8 месяцев назад

You forgot to use a square in the corner 😢😅😊

@da324 6 месяцев назад

No need for it.

@cecyliocb 4 месяца назад

Inch of dirt in footing lol

@greasyHands66 2 месяца назад

Don't do that, always use epoxy, that doesn't have proper tension strenght.

@bruceyantis4287 Месяц назад

boot lol 2 inchnheadn joints no good bro

@JosephVespa-ve6zi 7 месяцев назад

He is wearing a cap

@fframer1 2 месяца назад

Knows just enough to be dangerous

@masonthemason6412 2 месяца назад

I know enough to do the job right and teach others to do satisfactory work. I never did anything that failed, not once. I’m not the best but I so the job right.

@thomasfoster5200 8 месяцев назад

Slop

@michealprevost8183 6 месяцев назад

Dude u shouldn’t be pounding on the block like that lmao that’s how u crack em u don’t lay with a hammer !!??!?

@mikeye6171 7 месяцев назад

Wtf is this lol

@hongshanli4162 8 месяцев назад

If you are going to instruct people you should use the right terms. It is a footing not a footer.

@masonthemason6412 8 месяцев назад

Wow. Big difference by just changing the ending. It’s the same thing bud

@stevanjakovljevic8390 6 месяцев назад

walls without foundations ? Nice , are those woke walls ?

@da324 6 месяцев назад

What are you talking about? There's a concrete footer under the blocks he's laying.

@stevanjakovljevic8390 6 месяцев назад

@@da324 It looks to me like it was dirt , cos it isnt clean . I saw later that he drilled holes for rebars , so its concreta and its my BAD , I made mistake . In my country , concrete is grey , like those block , not red-ish like dirt , that trick me

@jackydupon9183 26 дней назад

Amateur

@calebtaylor3835 4 месяца назад

Very poor workmanship here

@TecraTube 11 месяцев назад

hey Mason, what state do you work in? I could use some help in southern California with a new hillside construction foundation. or do you know anyone out in my area? thanks in advance

@masonthemason6412 11 месяцев назад

Pennsylvania. That’s a trip. One day I’ll be out there haha

@TecraTube 11 месяцев назад

@@masonthemason6412 thanks for the reply bro!

@harleypelleg732 10 месяцев назад

Hmu if u r looking still I got u a good 1

@condog42 2 месяца назад

Im going to stop watching now.....30 seconds in. You talked about the pin at the corner and how you chipped the bottom corner of block off. You didnt say what this pin is, why its needed, or anything about it. Sorry I'm so dumb bu I'm trying to learn and dont want to invest where I dont.