BRICKWORK SO BAD IT NEEDS TO BE RENDERED!!

[@NevilleBrentnall]

Kin ell. Amateurs or what? Go inside, flip out the glazing bars. Unscrew the frame. Bingo. Wouldn't want them doin an upgrade. 😮😮😮

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Did you actually watch any of the video? The glazing bars were outside with brackets and security screws which we don’t have a screwdriver for . The frames would have been cut up for the skip anyway . There were 3 rusty screws So your comment is just ridiculous 🫠

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Serious 🍒🍆 Martin 🙄🧱👍🏽

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🙄🥸🧱👍🏽

[@tonyalways7174]

KZbin commenters are the greatest experts in the world. Or so they believe.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Very true 🤣🧱👍🏽

[@stun9771]

Nice to see someone cleaning out the cavities…👍🏻…perhaps the client could be persuaded to let you take out some bricks to do the rest…save a lot of problems later with damp…

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Always Stu . Pet hate shut in cavity 😤💩🧱👍🏽

[@stun9771]

Yep the windows are old and cheap….back in the 70’s the DG frames were screwed together whilst in a jig, and then the joints sealed up with silicone…utter crap… whilst today the frames might be heat welded, there are still a lot of crap windows out there…!!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Very true…. Mainly on new builds ( from experience) 🙄🧱👍🏽

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

Interesting as had the original not been such a bodge i would say pre 1980 because of lack of insulation. When i was at college, mid 70s we were taught to spread the bed correctly and minimise snots in the cavity and if there were any to leave them as scraping them of will just create droppings. Obviously this is pre cavity insulation days but this example proves we were taught correctly in them days for the systems in use 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Absolutely mate . They weren’t proper brickies 🙄🧱👍🏽

[@ernestbailey9194]

Top classwork again. You put loads of builders to shame,you are so committed to doing a professional job it stands out a mile. Even to save the customer some money. Not many would have done that. Look forward to your next video.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks very much Ernest 🧱👍🏽

[@Jaymo_the_monkey]

An old golf putter ground to a chisel is good for clearing out cavities. Cheap as chips from charity type shops often.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

I like that one ! 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@baldyslapnut.]

I have various lengths of rebar ground to chisel points for getting into cavities, old unlined chimneys etc.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@baldyslapnut2131 🤔😁👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@markkilshaw1038]

Like the way you cleaned the cavity’s out top work

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😁🧱👍🏽

[@Reverend-Rodger]

Them old butterflies have lasted well 50+ yr old and still going strong. 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@eddieMurphy11111]

our first double glazing was terrible draughts every where but not this we have got in now is fantastic and we have had sash windows as it is an old house one of the best thing we have had done but getting the right men is the problem .thank you for the video

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😁😁👍🏽🧱

[@adgeebike9173]

Mind you it's a lot warmer in LA, Eddie.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😆😆🧱👍🏽

[@mickblower]

Proves a good point here, if Alex turned up at my job if I was a customer before watching these clips, I would have said it must be “Bring son to work day” because he looks like a quintessential student. But oh boy, he certainly fooled me, 100% carries his weight, I never knew my dad so I am jealous of this relationship well done you two 👍👍👍😢

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers mick . Sorry to hear that 😕🧱👍🏽

[@tomjohntig]

Great job and even better advice to the customer using blocks. Render is perfect for that job to cover all the poor workmanship by other builders Thanks Steve and Alex for another lesson. Tom

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks Tom 🧱👍🏽

[@adgeebike9173]

Great job lads. Steve you can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😏🧱👍🏽

[@johnboy2984]

Hi Steve &Alex. This was a nice job for a change. Well handy not having to use bricks as the original was shocking. Got it done in days. Well done guys. Have a good weekend 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers John boy long day but all done 🧱👍🏽

[@davecleggett9371]

Running out of superlatives for your work ethic both of you - your customers must love you! I'm not a tradesman at all but even I can see the awful job the previous 'brickies' did! And they got paid for it? Shouldn't there be a call for an independent 'assessor' or Quality Control person to sign-off finished work before payment? But, hey-ho, what do I know. Good job guys, thanks for the upload Steve. Al, watched you emerging for over a year now, you have progressed beyond recognition. Steve will put it down to the good quality training no doubt, I put it down to your periodic trips to Sweden.

[@redzed40]

Great job

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers buddy 🧱👍🏽

[@rayclark44]

Great video again guys, as you said that definitely needs a lot of polishing but we can all see exactly what it's made from and you can't change that. Take care gentleman 👍🇬🇧🍀

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Ray 🧱👍🏽

[@Moochein]

Looking forward to the video 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@paymart04]

Hi guys. Very old UPVC frames had aluminium inserts and were only welded on the corners. Nowadays we have steel inserts however I've noticed that here in Poland and for that matter, most of Europe, the internal joints are still mechanical (not welded as in the UK). I think it's something to do with internal stresses of the UPVC in hot weather but not sure. Not sure whats with the bright blue and yellow walls. I guess different people different tastes. Certainly a wake up call. Anyway, great job.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Nice one thanks 👌🏼👍🏽🧱

[@kenpinion-k2m]

I realy look forward to your videos Steve. You two certainly showed that job whoes boss, it was eye opening how Alex got those blocks up inside he is certainly getting quicker. A realy good video its nice to see how you managed to save the customer some money by using blocks I hope he is grateful. Keep up the good work a very happy new year to you both. best regards Ken

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Thanks very much Ken 🧱👍🏽🙌🏽

[@aceofspades5786]

Enjoyed watching this, top quality work

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Buddy. 🧱👍🏽

[@baldyslapnut.]

Cavities 3 courses deep with snots is not uncommon on any build from late 50s onwards and especially extensions like these. Took out some cast in situ concrete lintels last year. They had bitumen trays but the trays were 200mm deep with snots. The Marston bricks and mortar with Leighton Buzzard sand in it were absolutely rock solid and impervious to water ingress, everything was bone dry at least.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😬🧱👍🏽

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@martin2466 🤢🤢🤕🧱👍🏽

[@baldyslapnut.]

@@martin2466 All of those! I found a small sack of galvanised fishtail ties and door frame brackets whilst having a clear out late last year. Might just weigh them in next time I go to the scrappy... These weren't boot lintels, full 200 x 225 x 3600 or imperial equivalent. They had butterfly ties cast in them to hold the soldier course on the outer skin.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@baldyslapnut2131 🥵🥵👍🏽🧱

[@benllewellyn1887]

​@@martin2466I had to cut back a cast boot lintel, possibly the hardest material I ever had to hit....😂

[@Joe-jv5mm]

That Milwaukee a beast for PVC😜

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

👌🏼😆🧱👍🏽

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Cracking finish, Enjoy your Carlsberg 🖖

[@sgtmark8844]

Great one day job in and out and all cleaned up😊

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Yes 😌😁🧱👍🏽

[@robdixon786]

Hi lads I totally agree with skipping used materials I would keep all sorts of stuff never use any of it but had a yard full of shit that house will look loads better rendered

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😆🧱👍🏽

[@philglover2973]

Awesome video thanks lads very much appreciated top job top team 🇬🇧

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Phil 🧱👍🏽

[@TheReptigon]

Great vid guys. Keep em coming.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Will do 🧱👍🏽

[@dciburnsidesniffsniff6119]

Just having a catch up with few your videos lads !! Another great job completed 👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers buddy 🤜🏽🤛🏽🧱👍🏽

[@davidsanders2806]

Right you do have a stand you can stand on bit safer than a chair boys .Great work thoe

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😒🧱👍🏽

[@davidmarshall5603]

Its Steve Alex and don't forget the Rabbit 😂😂.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😏😁🧱👍🏽

[@jackharrison2785]

good video well done

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Ta Jack 🧱👍🏽

[@rossnolan2883]

Awesome 😎 😊😊😊

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@StephenBrown-ti6mm]

Nice to see you guys get a straight forward one 😂😂

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😆🧱👍🏽

[@garyhall3835]

Great video guys, can you tell me what's the maximum length of time before the block work has to be rendered, bearing in mind that im in England ? You built that wall in November wasnt it, can it be rendered in the winter ? Thanks guys keep up the good work

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Hi Gary sorry we have no idea as we don’t do rendering 😬🧱👍🏽

[@garyhall3835]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild thanks for the reply

[@marklangham5806]

For future reference, if ye hav an old pvc door that's locked ,either snap the barrel out or take the panel out and then ye can distort the sash t pop ot open .

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@chrislogan8283]

upvc window with mechanical joints very common in the 1980s

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

14 years working on conservatories and never seen them 😳🧱👍🏽

[@markkilshaw1038]

There just to keep the ties together so they dont get all tangled

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@Michael-j7n9m]

What is going on with the corner where you took the door out

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

2 windows 🪟 🧱👍🏽

[@Michael-j7n9m]

Is that the worst brickwork you’ve seen

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@user-hg5jm3ef4r Ite up there 🤢🧱👍🏽

[@peterstarmes7110]

The original builder must have been a cowboy . Looks like the outside corner has been built without squint bricks.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Yep 🧱👍🏽

[@billsbasementworkshop1902]

Windows are probably supplied from Summit windows back in the 80.S. Cheap crap.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😬🧱👍🏽

[@darrenharlow8947]

Head torches next lads

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@hamzashah6821]

Anyone know what the solution is called that is applied to windows when renovating? (Some sort of white paint?)

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Sorry no idea 🤷🏼‍♂️ 🧱👍🏽

[@hamzashah6821]

👍🏽

[@lawrencesenior1178]

them shiny steel thingy bob things held together with plastic are a modern jews harp i think🤣🤣

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🤔😁😍👍🏽

[@RichardDowd]

That was quite literall 'thrown up' by the look of it before!

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Very true 🤮🧱👍🏽🤣

[@joroyle8108]

Look like brick ties?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@garrydickinson4839]

Another great job, great to see Alex looking like he's been a brickie for alot of years. Keep the videos coming

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Cheers Gary 🧱👍🏽

[@paulperrin2152]

I bet burglars got a triangle headed screwdriver 😂😂😂😂😂😂 for those brackets

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😁🤣🧱👍🏽

[@bryanb1259]

👍👍

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🧱👍🏽

[@paulchapman5249]

More work ror the boys is my motto let them make mistakes only employ proper tradesman it's cheaper

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@Peter-dr2rd]

They're wall ties on two plastic things to hold them together.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Blue Peter badge in the post ✉️ 😁🧱👍🏽

[@asparak]

Nah, definitely walrus ear wax removers. Builders don't use wall ties :)

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@peoplewatchingpeople684]

Aha, so the ties weren’t in Alex’s bag in Sweden after all 😜😂.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@peoplewatchingpeople684 🤣🧱👍🏽

[@OuryLN]

Is rendering like stucco?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Not sure what stucco is 🤔🧱👍🏽

[@OuryLN]

Won't Alex get in trouble for impersonating a locksmith?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

😁🧱👍🏽

[@ianwelburn5158]

Yes. Like plastering the outside walls with a polymer based material

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@ianwelburn5158 🧱👍🏽

[@garymallard4699]

Security screws..you should be able to buy a cheap set for a future need??

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🤔🧱👍🏽

[@garymallard4699]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild i have a couple sets because i did commercial signage and we needed them once in awhile....i use a chisel if i don't have a tip..and locking pliers to get them out....

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

👌🏼🧱👍🏽

[@dannyboy9817]

Nice job as usual. Just waiting for an "engineer" to get offended and comment on how you've massively over built it 😎.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

🤣🤣🧱👍🏽

[@patrickgrochowy]

Why always the wool between the two layers of wall? It isolates worse than air, likes to wick itself full of water and then starts to mould. Is that some modern construction-code in britain?

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

No it doesn’t

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😒🧱👍🏽

[@patrickgrochowy]

​@@martin2466 Well quite some moulded isolation-wool from the "Hohlschicht" (don't know the english term for the space between outer and inner bricklayer) of a (privately built) outer wall from my parents house was removed during a renovation some years ago, that soaked itself full of condensation over a period of about 40+ years. That stuff was almost totally black of mould. Don't know if it was "Rockwool cavity insulation batts", was made in the early 1980ies. And was definetely not a good idea. > "What do you mean when you say, "It ISOLATES worse than air?"​ That (unmoved) air is still the best thermal insulator (besides vacuum). Or is "Rockwool cavity insulation batts" better? Then sorry ... Nothing against Steve and Alex, I thought that maybe the isolation-wool is some kind of legal-standard now in Britain, like wrapping old buildings in a lot of plastic seems to be in germany.

[@bricklayersworldwithandy6277]

​@@patrickgrochowyRock wool is actually made from rocks spun at a high revolution to create the wool,it is not affected by damp.

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

@bricklayersworldwithandy6277 . Spot on Andy same as candy floss 😉🧱👍🏽

[@dmarriott9701]

Tie wires, doesn’t take a brain surgeon to work that one out

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Why do brain surgeons use them 🤔

[@dmarriott9701]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild being silly I see

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Not sure how long you have watched the channel but tie wires are a running joke.

[@dmarriott9701]

@@SteveAndAlexBuild looks like the joke is on me then ‘cos it’s gone over my head 👍🏻