Bricklaying - The Start of Building a Home - Footings part 1

[@BarryPaffey]

Always find it amazing that two bricky's can start a long row from opposite ends and still end up spot on in the middle where the final brick fits like a glove, top job 👍

[@Stucrompton1]

not always but mostly

[@lesgill8490]

After setting the bond out, all you have to do is sight your perpendicular joint out, making sure they are plumb.

[@Adam5130A]

That amazes me too.

[@solo-repair9374]

@@lesgill8490 well said exactly that

[@rubin.b2783]

The grid lines / brickwork has obviously been accurately set out.

[@valkrider100]

44 years in the trade and I still enjoy watching this. Two taps and the ring of the trowel is music to my ears!

[@stevehickling7435]

Hi stu I'm a plumber and oil rig mechanic buy trade but you've inspired me to learn more about laying. It's not a job it's an art and I don't think people realise just how skilled it is. I'm 52 but never too old to learn. Love the vids and massive respect to the brickies of the world.

[@sheilavazquez8859]

I love this comment. My dad is retired and he always finds a brick project. You're right it is an art

[@Creeezzz777]

Hey, how did you do? ❤

[@keironhiggins9620]

Great to see you taking time to teach jang, too many brickies out there don’t teach their labourer only don’t wanna take 5 mins to let them have a go on the trowel and bring them on

[@Stucrompton1]

we are on pricework here cheers

[@shifty277]

@@Stucrompton1 Well said - pressure for an expert bricklayer at that to lay to a timeframe and come out with a perceived better than day rate profit. Jang would upset that equation, but Still will have many pockets of time and jobs to allow him to learn no doubt. Par for the course on pricework footings here. Thumbs up stu, the background music selection is always bang on and chilled.

[@shifty277]

@mike gallimore that sounds about right, but it happens in all trades now. Its not always a given if you train someone up they will stay with you when at a good level.

[@stevothabasta5278]

Are you laying trench blocks straight on the dirt without concrete ?

[@J1-tiger]

@@stevothabasta5278 was thinking the same thing ?

[@nickykirkham9130]

Good to see that even when busy you still have time to help jang. I know a lot off brickies who when on deadline haven't got time for apprentices

[@BobWithers-nx5py]

Absolutely fabulous videos . Real craftsmen at work . Credit to the British working man . Bravo !!

[@petep8828]

Happy to see the next gen of great brick masons are in the hands of people like you Stu!

[@Stucrompton1]

cheers pete, i will try to do good

[@desireehelms8012]

@@Stucrompton1 I want to try this on a round shaped house with a basement I don't know how yet

[@randyjohnson3412]

Very professional and well done. You guys look like you know exactly what you're doing. I learned a lot by watching. Thank you for sharing.

[@ajwafoodkitchen4944]

Yeah

[@grahammitchell6435]

You guys are good , so nice to see builders who dont mind working and doing a good job , never seen ready mixed cement before , i bet that makes life easier and the site tidy . Well done guys , this is how it should be done .

[@ajwafoodkitchen4944]

Yeah

[@MrMegan1962]

I’m a Brickie living in Atherton, love the videos Stu.

[@rhyssimms591]

Back breaking work there lads! Top work, Line to arris, arris to line, lays a perfect brick every time🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👏🏻

[@Stucrompton1]

great tip rhys

[@topgrafter2007]

i often wonder on the longevity of trench block in areas with high water tables, dug a few out in the past that were less than 10 year old and they looked knackered all ready.

[@Fifaboy22]

im starting bricklaying in college soon and ur videos help a ton:)) keep it up.

[@sdadcdrd]

Bloody love this channel, nice seeing how Stu passes on his skill and gives the guy a chance whilst encouraging him to give it a go. 👍🏻 and passes on

[@JimJimpmjj]

Nice work Stu Dave and Jang. Looking lovely great start, looking forward to the follow up videos of this 👍👍🍺👌

[@ajwafoodkitchen4944]

Yeah

[@lesgill8490]

Looking good Stu, make sure you take time out for your apprentice, all the best stay safe.

[@Stucrompton1]

We did plenty Les

[@jimvincent6408]

It would be interesting to see you come to the states and work with a masonry crew here just to share techniques and show the differences in building between here and in the UK!

[@joegibbins5556]

Love The Type R van .

[@SuperTone35]

Love your videos Stu. Can you do a short clip on the pros and cons of using thermalite blocks on inner leaf please? Thanks mate

[@ajwafoodkitchen4944]

Yeah

[@vintageenthusiast9615]

Interesting to watch a professional work quickly and accurately. How do you compensate for sag in the line over a long row of bricks?

[@jason.martin]

Stu! I would love to see you do a stone house build to expand your youtube channel! I have been googling and trying to find anything but there really isnt anyone doing a proper docu like your channel.

[@nw5835]

Stu's vlogs are the place I go to destress, strange as a building site is not a place of calm, maybe it's just watching skilled professionals demonstrating their art, can anyone give me a title to Stu's choice of music, he always gets that spot on as well. Regards to all, stay safe.

[@Stucrompton1]

cheers NW

[@kewongcohen9845]

Wow this is so different to the way we build houses in Jamaica you don’t cast the foundation where it has been lined out nor is there any steel in the foundations or steel columns . Is this because the U.K. isn’t likely to have hurricanes or earthquakes so reinforced steel isn’t necessary? Also the internal walls haven’t been lined out is this because you will just use plaster board / concrete board for partition walls?

[@Doncorleone44]

I’m a qualified Bricky but I’ve ended up doing snagging, bits n bobs and general maintenance! Looking at wot ur doing I’m well jealous

[@Liberationcollectiveuk]

You gotta get on site on the line mate.. that will build up your speed and confidence.. many qualified brickies dont know anything outside of college.. sites a whole different ballgame mate..you have to get on the tools and learn as you go.. except less dosh at first..then pay attention to the old boys.. everything you learned in college will start to make sense.. i passed my brickwork course 25years ago.. and i have only been fully confident to set out buildings etc in the last 7 years.. best of luck mate..

[@dj2574]

Great job Stu.. keep up the good work

[@arthurmiller8336]

I want to know about what size footings are needed for brick walls and if compaction or DG or gravel is needed to prep the ground before pouring cement footings? please make a video about this when you have time thank you and all of your videos are great I like them all

[@trevorwilliams632]

Depends on ground conditions. Most buildings including many houses are founded on piles not concrete trench foundations, or on a concrete slab designed as a raft. . Another technique is vibrocompaction where stone is injected into the ground to form a "hardened crust"

[@bricky1000]

Great job as always stu

[@frisbeephil]

Do you have concrete in the bottom of the footing trenches? Are those footing blocks on native earth?

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

Looks like it's just on dirt.

[@PitelinMikhail]

Hello from Russia, good job, great!!!

[@BenjaMin-ju4ji]

This is so therapeutic to watch

[@mauricecasey5556]

You are second to none sir. ;-)

[@ZH4317]

I love how you leave the gap for insulation. They dont build like that here in South Africa. Our houses end up being so cold in winter.

[@wesleyjohnson1983]

That's some clean and quality work. :-)

[@ElenaElena-uf7xy]

this is a very interesting and cool job in the world. Greetings from Russia))

[@ryanreid5646]

Kc was obviously on the golf course that day stu .great vid as per 👍

[@arifhussain2591]

Nice job mate love to c your work so good god bless you

[@jtadvincula]

why don't you create a playlist of this work for us to follow? would be great.

[@buildingservice]

good job, looking forward to continuing with this video. and the question is how much does a bricklayer in England earn?

[@vivalachocolat1]

*give

[@darrenmaloney761]

Quality job as always stu 👌

[@jamesthornber6991]

Another fantastic video stu.well done pal.and nice car 😁👍🏻

[@Stucrompton1]

cheers mate

[@Liberationcollectiveuk]

Get Jang on that line Stu.. that course of brickettes would be perfect for him to learn with... tidy work as always tho.. nice one.😎

[@Stucrompton1]

we did mate

[@d4nturner]

Did you watch video mate? Stevie wonder could see him laying the brickettes

[@jordanleigh6481]

@@Stucrompton1 should allow him to run in block with u once you get the conoers up same with bricks but only up high and done side allays. That's how I learnt

[@alisharif1997]

Good boys I'm very happy what you're doing Thank you.

[@MMG_MoonManGuitar]

Always a fascinating watch Stu. Hope you're good mate.

[@Stucrompton1]

All good mate, going to be a hot one today. 🔥

[@elisabethjones4917]

So beyond satisfying! Wish I knew where and how to learn, and get a scholarship 😮🙂🙂🙂

[@marks-0-0]

Great job as usual. It seems commonplace now to use airated blocks in the foundations. I assume if they are specified they don't break down in wet ground over time? Thanks

[@keithdechief1]

Well they are concrete blocks. As foundations are too so let's hope not 🙂

[@MSH4HID]

Good work guys. How come you. Use the big blocks for foundations instead of concreting the footing first or was concreted alresdy

[@m4ckm4n59]

Stu. How deep were the foundations please mate. Do those blocks do away with the need for very deep concrete? Cheers Buddy

[@kitchensexpert8242]

Usually 600mm X 600mm is the standard. Then bring up to damp with Trent block

[@jamierftighe]

Yes I would like to know this as I need to dig my footings soon and want to work out the cost of filled with concrete vs using these

[@kitchensexpert8242]

@@jamierftighe you have to do 600m X 600mm of footings even if you build up to damp with trench blocks. Around 95 +vat a cube where I am.

[@jono8421]

Usually 900mm deep 600mm wide

[@kitchensexpert8242]

@@jono8421 not here. Two foot by foot is regulation. Which is 600mm X 600mm, put them in last week

[@suhailpatel176]

I have noticed in your videos that u don't need to cut the red bricks ? How do u do that or does it just happens to perfectly fit in the dimensions?

[@dennistz5451]

Absolutely superb 👍

[@trijetz3562]

yummy mortar looks like chocolate frosting

[@alisharif1997]

Thank you great teaching 🇬🇧

[@jonathandaniel3235]

Do you know why there is a mix of 2 and 3 layers of trench blocks please? Great series of videos Stu!

[@ukguitaryogi2888]

got a question, regarding sticking to the housing build and layout plans on the original planning papers for where it sits on the ground exactly. do surveyors work with the digging ground work crew before this stage to make sure the trenches are laid bang on to where planning permission is given? then the brickies come in and lay the foundation stones band in the middle of where the trenches are? and then the brickies lay the brickwork on top of foundation stones bang in middle of those to keep to the lay out of the houses walls and dimensions for planning permission in the UK ? whats the room for error putting those foundation in and walls up ? thanks

[@stuartpatterson1617]

I didn't see a Damp proof course go in?

[@tarnet2543]

I Think it’s so interesting to see how you do it in other countries, compared to here in Denmark

[@ajwafoodkitchen4944]

Omg

[@norvp6983]

I love your bloody vids here’s a like!

[@ctmasonry4222]

What was that,,, a mortar truck filling up site pans ????

[@qaisrmuneer4309]

Super Very good work

[@samirpersonal5499]

Just a quick question, how do you know whether to add an expansion joint?

[@luckyamirullah70]

Wait for next video...awesome guys

[@vig6321]

what are the big gray blocks at the bottom? is that considered the foundation?

[@shodan198]

Stunning mate

[@classicadministrator2408]

what type of whether barrier system did you use?

[@shadowace112]

What are those bigger blue grey blocks you put underneath everything?

[@korabenkovaleksey7442]

Where is the foundation waterproofing from moisture?

[@mosulimoh333]

That absolutely great job 👏 bro I want work with you and I love building

[@andrewbaker9873]

I wish I could lay bricks, you make it look very easy. One observation, I don’t see any expansion joints anywhere, maybe not required?

[@Stucrompton1]

Not required or it would be on plans drawings. .

[@michaelsteinmann529]

Great work (art). Are there no foundations on these houses? Just laying some big grey blocks and the the bricks?

[@nejoh713]

no cast poles in the corners? this is reliable?

[@dneary3295]

Looks mint lads!

[@alisharif6396]

It's Amazing House good jobs.

[@tophodonthetrowel4730]

You laying the blocks straight on mud no concrete footings your brave

[@76bish]

Curious, why is there different levels where the brick starts on the block at the corners.

[@hmzmss]

Does anyone know what those items are called innthe trench which the brick is sitting on?

[@JBE]

I never knew you could use thermalite block underground!

[@ferrazluciano2009]

Hi fellas , I used to live in the uk for 9 years , but i did not pay attetion how do they start the walls on a house , i was carpeter with the CSCS and everything , I moved back to Brazil and i would like to build my house and use the same system from UK , so my question is theres no concret columms at the wall corners ? if you help me with it , I do appreciate , cheers .

[@grahamcole4240]

Brilliant job.

[@thomaswayneward]

Fun watching the brick laying. Is there a concrete footing under the blue blocks?

[@flex_6843]

Im planning on doing brick laying in college and i was wondering how you actually get the jobs would ur boss tell you where to go and what to do or how

[@orglancs]

I see you were apparently starting with the blocks straight onto the soil and wondering if you could also start with concrete in the trench, and suddenly I catch a glimpse of what looked like set concrete. What decides whether you start with blocks or concrete?

[@MhUser]

how about reinforced footing for your footing wall? this is going to crack; how will you waterproof or insulate the footing?

[@JohnnyMotel99]

JC S is it possible that concrete was poured, but we just didn’t see it?

[@95Ozz]

Whats all the different types of bricks and blocks used and there uses?

[@FourthWayRanch]

no concrete under the footing blocks needed?

[@pauledwards9493]

Smashed that one lads.

[@wayn0uk]

2:44 What's that big triangle wedge gap between the blocks and the bricks?

[@alisharif1997]

Amazing foundation 🏫

[@galacticgk]

What is that stone cladding inside to the brick wall and why it is used in that way...?

[@khurrumkhalid4518]

Hi stu, im laying a brick wall, i will be using class b engineering brick for the first laayer that is below ground level. Do i lay that on a bed of motar or do i need to lay a concrete foundation first? Its my first time....

[@elenabeza4432]

Bravo Stu

[@immyhuss]

How long does the ready mix mortar last before it goes off?

[@thediyandpianoguy8665]

I was wondering the same. Also if the price of it balances out with labour cost/time mixing. I've no need for it and most prob never will - just interested. 👍

[@alisharif1997]

Beautiful foundation 202🏗️4🏦🏦🏦🏦🏦

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Stu .

[@ionelchelu7722]

So you don't do any concrete basement here in UK???

[@BrownieloveMike]

So the trench block replaces the foundations of a structure? I didn't see any single foundations substructure in that trench. Perhaps i just missed it.

[@dalebenton3354]

we also built an inner layer of breeze blocks as well,Give it the extra wall strength,Thats how that done,How he doing it,Build the brick about a few feet in to the ground,Supposed to be 7 feet down,If not the walls will one start to fall down,I worked on building sites for about 13 years,It also a tough Job as well,Ive build no end of Houses,Flats where be people be living in them now

[@SamDias0496]

Plz I'm confused.... Are brick houses strong?..... In my place they like to use only laterite stone.....i need an answer

[@barryford7135]

Top work even on a price Stu. 👍

[@Stucrompton1]

Cheers Barry. Those trench block have broken us lol lots of them were wet too 😂

[@qayyumjehanzeb]

Is one layer of bricks enough to hold the load of building?

[@pb9926]

Big job there Stu 👍

[@Dts1953]

Enjoyed this video it was brilliant. When I helped my builder mate labouring a few years ago I remember one miserable day where I had to mix the mortar and keep two of them laying foundation blocks on a big extension. I was knackered to say the least although they helped me out a bit by laying out some of their blocks when I was occupied with the mortar. 👍👍👍👍