Bricklaying - Drew is leaving?! Blockwork and working step trays 👌

[@terrystephens1102]

Wow, really admire your work ethic, and your skills 😁👌👏👏👏❤️

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thank you Terry!

[@mattcartwright8272]

Drew - best of luck with your RM application. IMO, the Royals still to this day have the hardest basic training in the regular British Armed Services. A couple of suggestions for you. 1. I can see you hit the gym and whilst upper body strength will be severely tested you also need to be able to 'tab' with weight. You can't do this in a gym - there is no substitute for putting a 30lb pack on your back and getting out on the hills at weekends. Trust me, it's the only way to build load carrying, fitness and endurance. 2. Consider joining the Royal Engineers instead of RM. Hear me out on this one...They have a Commando regiment. After basic training and combat engineer training you can apply for the All Arms Commando course and on passing that go to 24 Cdo Regt in Barnstaple. The major benefit of going Engineers is that you will be able to do a trade course such as Bricklaying (and get Civvy quals). So look at the big picture, at some point you will come out of the Services and you'll need a skill or trade in order to get a job. Engineers offer loads of trades and other technical courses. Plus you get a green beret and a dagger as a Cdo! Happy days!

[@aaronbrown3573]

I got to be honest with you, I've seen your videos pop up on my feed but I've always ignored them because I thought I was currently watching the most skilled trowels. After watching a couple of your videos I realized you are definitely on that list so you now have a new subscriber. Not sure I've seen anyone butter perp and lay a bed so skillfully and quickly. Very impressive. God speed.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thank you so much Aaron for your support, really appreciate it! Welcome and I'm happy you've been enjoying the videos mate!

[@scottnever8732]

another great video mate, no need to bed trays on the inside, usually cut half way on block so bonding between blocks is achieved 👍

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Drew should be proud our lads in the forces do an amazing job 🇬🇧🇬🇧 good luck mate. Izzy one tap 🤣🤣 only messing lovely work as always your on the look out now again you'll find someone mate 👍👍🇬🇧

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers bud, I'll pass the message along, however I know he reads all the comments. Lads got more fans than me😂 I'll have to tell him to make a channel for when he goes into the forces, so we can follow him! Thanks much appreciate it as always my mate!

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

🤣🤣🤣 be a good channel to follow his journey. Good luck mate 🙂👍

[@scottnever8732]

nice to see people enjoying their job

[@bchdsailor]

Hope you're lucky with the new apprentice / camera man, best of luck to Drew and; another well performed job Izzy

[@keithcarthy1893]

camera man, just bloody get on with the brickwork

[@bchdsailor]

@@keithcarthy1893 it's difficult for some c...wombles out there to get it

[@IzzytheBricky]

Haha cheers mate! Was only messing with the "camera man part" but thanks buddy! Hope your well! And appreciate the support 🤜🤛

[@markhoulding1938]

Gutted for you mate seemed like a good lad but good luck to him 👍

[@IzzytheBricky]

Yea, me too! Still got him for a while however 🤞🙏

[@glynstorer3269]

Make hay wile the sun shines Izzy brilliant job as usual ❤

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks so much Glyn

[@petereyre5188]

Sweet work 👌👌👌 Best wishes Drew 👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers Peter, I'll pass along the message 🤜🤛

[@glynstorer3269]

Brilliant as always mate

[@dciburnsidesniffsniff6119]

What’s customer like pal ! Great to see the lead trays working !! Mines always full of snots 😂😂

[@IzzytheBricky]

Can't lie, not brilliant mate😭

[@IzzytheBricky]

Ey I was just as shocked mate😂😉

[@dciburnsidesniffsniff6119]

😂😂

[@dciburnsidesniffsniff6119]

😂😂

[@philc787]

Great video and good luck

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers Phil! Appreciate it buddy

[@JG-jj5be]

Just retired from the RM 23 years, training as a Carpenter. Good luck buddy, piece advice if you think you are doing enough training your probably not. Train hard fight easy.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks for your comment buddy, I'll make sure to pass it on to my mate!

[@kimgaxha814]

BIG MEN 💪, BRICKLAYERS 🏆 👍, THANKS YOUUUU 👍. ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, ,THANKS,

[@Greg.Barrow]

New cameraman/apprentice here 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻😁

[@lmilne4859]

Best of luck to your boy drew. Coming along good buddy

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers mate appreciate it! And I'll pass on the message!

[@georgebarker3356]

Best of luck Drew,sad to see you go as this had the potential of a good little gang coming together and good labour is hard to come by these days.... Got a mate in the Royal Marines and he’s been on some trips & my sons godfather has been in the R.A.F coming up 18 years and has traveled the world 🗺 so hope you get in (your at the right age)good luck & keep up the posts Izzy lad 🧱🙏😎

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers mate, I'll make sure to pass along your message to him! All good things come to an end, and he's not gone just yet..🙏 hopefully I got him for a bit longer💪 Thanks for your support mate, appreciate it! Hope your well

[@STE3ANHAY1988]

Really wish I had someone as skilled as you when I did my apprenticeship 16 years ago and I would of stayed in the trade rather than join the forces. Wish I was still bricklaying haha

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks so much mate appreciate it! What your doing is very very commendable though mate 💪💪 keep at it buddy!

[@AllowRS]

Good video as always buddy, shame about drew seems a sound lad but happy for him non the less👍🏼

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers mate! Yea it is, but he's gotta do what he wants to do 🤜🤛👍

[@Doug....]

The very best of luck to you Drew. 👍👍

[@KevinColt]

Your one of the only youtubers bricklayers who actually knows what theyre doing.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks alot Kevin, appreciate it buddy! Hope your well!

[@KevinColt]

@@IzzytheBricky Thanks bro, I get £1700 a day, Im doing ok I guess, havent got a yatcht yet, my credit isnt high enough with 12 houses, I need at least 12 million in property value to get a 3 mil yatcht which is stupid but whatever man, life goes on.

[@IzzytheBricky]

@@KevinColt 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jens_adventures]

I've just applied for an apprenticeship just waiting to hear..... fierce competition but if a no go, want a female apprentice?! Best of luck to Drew, great future with the marines!

[@IzzytheBricky]

Best of luck with your apprenticeship! Where are you based?? And I'll make sure to pass on the message to Drew😊😊🤜🤛

[@Jens_adventures]

@@IzzytheBricky I am nowhere near you as in Brighton but I have a camper van so always options. Apprenticeships are valuable!

[@jbrickwork]

Finish my apprenticeship next month Izzy I’m worried bout going out my own but till then gonna watch you try n get half as good 👍

[@IzzytheBricky]

You'll be ok mate! Have faith and confidence in yourself and ability! And if your not sure about being totally on your own, join a gang ☺️

[@rhysthebricky2171]

Brilliant work Izzy mate and Congratulations Drew on your application for the RM, good luck! If you need a new apprentice buddy, I'd love the chance because I am still looking for an apprenticeship at the moment. If you require more Info, I can get it all sorted for you for whenever suits you. The one honest problem that I'm still sorting out is transportation. I need to get my lessons then my test passed! Looking forward to the next one as always buddy! 👍😁👌👷‍♂️🧱

[@IzzytheBricky]

I'd love that mate! Remind me where are you based again buddy? If it's too far, we could always just arrange for you to come work with me for a week or a couple of days, just for the laugh mate 🤜🤛 Hope your driving is going well buddy

[@rhysthebricky2171]

@@IzzytheBricky That sounds really good mate! I'm based in Castleford at the moment. From what I've been told at college, I have a week off from Monday 30th, which could possibly be a good time, if that is sutable for you of course! I'd also like to say my driving is going fine by the way, just making small progress on memorising the highway code! Hope we can figure something out buddy! 💪🤜🤛

[@markhep]

Best of look to you mate well done lads looking grate👍👍👍

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers Mark! Hope you had a good weekend buddy!

[@markhep]

@@IzzytheBricky Yere mate been good 👍👍👍👍

[@AdamHatch]

Lovely bit of work Izzy 🔥

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers Adam mate🤜🤛 Hope your good bro

[@Immobiliermarrakech5933]

Nice video 👍👍👍👍👍👌🌺🌺🌺

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Fit but you know it bybthd streets , great track Izzy 🤙🏾🤙🏾. Best outro ever 😆. Drew doesn’t have time to tidy up , he’s too busy filming you makin a mess 🤨🤪🧱👍🏽

[@IzzytheBricky]

😂😂😂 it was in my head all day🤦 Hahaha probably so mate! Hope you and the family are good mate!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@@IzzytheBricky 😉🤜🏽🤛🏽🧱🧱

[@GG-ps1cw]

Is it normal for block-work to wobble? I’m at plate height with no roof on and when pushed slightly there is a slight wobble.

[@matthewsandford4813]

How do you secure the wall plate? In parts of Australia you would hoop iron at least 4 courses down or threaded rod embedded in hollow block work and back filled with concrete.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers for the comments buddy, here we use Lateral Restraints. Basically a L shape steel. Spaced every 600mm bolt the top of it into the timber and the long part bolted into the blockwork wall

[@zedzed1046]

What type of insulation do you use in the cavity, I thought that insulation was for roofs only and you had to use cavity bats, any clarification would be great as im about to start an extension.

[@stevemcilroy.62]

Kudos to Drew, bit late in the day, but hope he got on ok.

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

Looking good 👍

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks Andy! Hope yo and the family are well🍻

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

@@IzzytheBricky All good thanks 👍

[@identitywithheld1027]

What make are those spot stands? Thanks!

[@IzzytheBricky]

Hi mate, my friend made them for me. I can put you in contact with him I'd you'd like!

[@nigelsmith1198]

I see your still using that shovel.!!🤣🤣

[@IzzytheBricky]

You know it mate!😎💪

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

🧱🧱👊👊excelente trabajo 👊 👏 👍

[@guidodewit5401]

For walplates use this: GB Muurplaatanker 800X50 - M12 It will translate. We use it because it is way stronger

[@IzzytheBricky]

Brilliant mate💪

[@danfenton89]

Looking good mate 🧱👌

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers Dan buddy

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Lovely job Izzy

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers brother 🤜🤛

[@jackranger5476]

Looking good bro keep up the good work 🧱🧱🍻🍺

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers Jack buddy, appreciate it 🍻🍻🤜🤛

[@GMTpointingspecialistsltd]

Class as normal Izzy

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers mate! Hope your good!

[@concos7838]

What trowel do you use

[@IzzytheBricky]

Marshalltown 13" narrow London pattern plastic handle

[@5thdimension625]

How about myself as a retired social worker come over from America and be your cameraman and apprentice? Don’t I wish…. New sub.

[@IzzytheBricky]

All the way from American, it's a bit of a journey for you 😉 Thanks for the support buddy

[@5thdimension625]

@@IzzytheBricky thanks Izzy, I enjoy watching you at your craft which is now almost a lost art. Hal glad I am you’re not letting that happen on your end.

[@richardhewitt1305]

Izzy, never seen a staggered tray before, especially on the upper level. I’ve seen it at damp proof level and applied above lintels. What was the reason why you had to do it the way you did? 👍

[@IzzytheBricky]

Hi mate, it's staggered so the whole side of that extension along the angle of roof is protected from damp. Cheers Richard, hope that helps a bit. There's a few good pictures online explaining strep trays alot better than I did in the video 😂👍

[@master_Blaster91]

I think it's because bricks and stone are porous and water can actually seep into the cavity. Site manager at work said he's seen water streaming down cavities with extensions or other buildings at an abutment to the wall quite insane really.

[@valhollylee8422]

Very tidy brickwork. Just had an extension built and it's very messy. Mortar everywhere! Difficult to get a decent builder in W Sussex. The local college has a lot to answer for! 🙄

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thank you very much, appreciate it!

[@deluxe91]

How would I go about getting a quote/price for a building project I'm thinking about doing?

[@GassedSantos]

Best bet is to get in contact with an Architect if needed and put in the planning if needed, then you get in contact with either a general builder or a bricklayer depending on the work that would be involved.

[@scottchadwick819]

Wear you from

[@GassedSantos]

@@scottchadwick819 Birmingham mate

[@deluxe91]

I'm in Derbyshire. I thought I'd ask because I know Izzy the bricky is also from Derbyshire.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Hi Deluxe, I would reach out to some builders via Instagram and Facebook. Or ask some friends and family who have had building work done. 😊

[@AaaayJaaayFMG]

Mate your so inspirational, I love bricklaying and creating videos would absolutely love the chance to work with you think we’d smash it! Where you from buddy?

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers buddy really appreciate it! I'd be happy to do that mate, I'm Derby based

[@AaaayJaaayFMG]

@@IzzytheBricky check your email izzy 👍🏻

[@sicknote26]

Them stands are ready for you sir

[@IzzytheBricky]

My brother! Cheers mate! I'll message you on IG and have a catch up soon!

[@scottnever8732]

why dont you use lightweight thermal blocks?

[@IzzytheBricky]

Just the blocks that were here when I rocked up mate. Would have been much better using thermals

[@tonyk.9212]

The trowel swinger

[@johncarr3855]

Sad to hear that will you try to replace him.

[@IzzytheBricky]

It is, however, he's always wanted to join, so I'm buzzing for him! Not gonna lie, I reckon he will be quite hard to replace 😭

[@ryc650]

I must say You seem very proud of your big trowel and you want to show it of ? Am I wrong 😅

[@IzzytheBricky]

Haha ha always waving that daft thing about 😂😉

[@simonl6420]

Are you on a price?

[@christhorpe2731]

Chesterfield ?????

[@madbbtk3682]

Good work if you wonna buy a bubble for that spirit level holla me bro I can sort that no problems,,,CHEEP

[@IzzytheBricky]

😂😂😂😂 omg that proper cracked me up brother 😂😂 my guy!

[@madbbtk3682]

Love how you work god bless

[@al-azimahmed1188]

Did mateybget into the Marines ?

[@andyclark4317]

Hello mate are you looking for any extra work

[@IzzytheBricky]

Hi mate, unfortunately not really as I'm busy for the foreseeable future. What work is it Andy

[@andyclark4317]

@@IzzytheBricky I need two courses doing on a summer house in Nottingham my normal bricke as packed in due to ill Health

[@nonka68]

He tiddles them joints to many time s wi the Trowell for me one strike increases speed 35 years on Trowell if it was staff blues ya need a good jet washer

[@JTLM_48442]

What is so funny lol

[@chiefarmy3472]

Need a new apprentice? What area are you in?

[@christhorpe2731]

Paras have just as hard basic training !!!!!

[@christhorpe2731]

North Derbyshire accent ????????

[@isasabani9869]

izzy do you need a cameraman where is joe

[@IzzytheBricky]

Joe?

[@mikedavo4008]

There is fuck all young people bricklaying anymore a dieing trade

[@malcolmsutcliffe9239]

Open your cavities up. 👍

[@seanmcgrath9167]

3:35 its on piss

[@IzzytheBricky]

Haha camera angle mate 😊

[@seanmcgrath9167]

@@IzzytheBricky tidy bricks though pal.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Cheers Sean 👍😊🤛

[@MayYouLiveLongAndProsper]

Why do you insist on calling "Chippies" (Carpenters) Joiners ? ... FYI Joiners work in a Joiners shop making "things" for the Carpenters to fit on site

[@scottchadwick819]

Wear you from

[@IzzytheBricky]

Derby mate

[@tonybroad5577]

I've seen some slap dash bricklayers in my time but your up there snots left, unfilled perp joints and bed joints trays not bonded at corners no protection laid on the floor boards stepped trayed should be propriety trays to ensure correct bedment when installed with internal skin of blockwork as stepped trays laid on every brick joint, and don't even get me started on your poor safety standards as a contractor you should be working to the H&SAWA 1974 but I doubt if you've even heard of this act. Brickworks isn't just about looking good in sunglasses, poor very poor

[@user-DANWALKER1066]

LMAO there’s always one very negative miserable old sod! He’s damn site better than many!

[@andrewshaw1843]

Work away from your body. Stop dragging that trowel towards you.. horrible sound/ and scuffing the the face of the brick. You should know better.

[@tonyordaziii7250]

Are you single

[@IzzytheBricky]

😂😂 no, I've got a partner

[@user-DANWALKER1066]

He’s a nice easy going handsome guy he’s bound to have a partner! Lucky her!