Construction of Concrete Block Walls Residential Construction Start to Finish

Full build of the concrete block walls on this residential addition house This was a 5-day project mainly because of rain delays.

[@Dan13Speed]

Folks around the world build their homes like this. This is good. The house will last for hundreds of years with very little maintenance. You don’t have to worry about termites and wood rot. It is also hurricane resistant as well as tornado resilient. For earth quakes, I am not too sure, however, if you are not in an earthquake prone area then you are fine. Concrete block homes are also fire proof. The wood will burn , however the concrete will not. Finally insulation. Concrete is a natural insulator. Great Job. Please share the cost per square foot. Much appreciated.

[@BVHGCFGDZGHJK]

All homes need to be built like this because wood frames are literally paper 🏡 homes.

[@stevelopez372]

I hope there are interior wood walls with drywall. Or does a hammer type drill come with home so you can hang pictures lol.

[@Archifx]

Fitting strips go on the interior of the block wall, drywall added to that. Standard fare here in the Hurricane capital of the world lol. Tapcons come in handy a lot

[@TarikHamilton]

@@Archifx do you have a video on furring strips? I’m in St Pete, Florida, and I hate dealing with exterior walls. My new house has an extension and the old exterior wall has furring strips that don’t go all the way down nor fully touch the wall. They’re like floating off the old exterior with tapcons. I have vertical blinds I want to reinstall because the previous owner had them in with loose tapcons. I’m so confused... Random rant. Anyhow, I appreciate the detail explanation, I hope you have a ton more home building videos.

[@srs6461]

Stick framing is paper, not timber and mass timber.

[@eladreltuc]

Are you afraid of the big bad wolf?

[@mattybaddT.V]

This is how I want my dream home built reason being bullet proof fire proof and just damn strong 💪🏽

[@andrewgibson5514]

People who live in Tornado Alley should build like this

[@MinasSanimArt]

Exactly.

[@DianneCarrington]

Beautifully done. I'm really looking forward to the build. You explained a process I know little about. I'm encouraged to tune in for the next stage because I can understand what they are doing and why they are doing it.

[@SwankyFoxProductions]

These walls look like a darn castle sir. I love it. Looks so sound structurally

[@organogold8]

Thank you for the awesome video. Definitely learned some new things ☺️

[@hightide-mcknotts]

Excellent! Very informative and very well done Video! Thanks!

[@nunukatoney8509]

Thanks for describing the video it helps me visualize what I’m reading in my construction book 📕

[@sambojones3826]

I Love this video series that you're making! I'm going to be building a block home in mexico where building regulations/standards are non existent so this is giving me a rough idea of how things should be done and what I need to further educate myself to ensure things are done somewhat correctly

[@evanmcdon]

thank you for making this video

[@GIJoe-nk2pt]

The bond beam work is impeccable. That lintel for the large opening is the biggest I've ever seen.

[@Archifx]

That’s a sliding glass door :) not garage. Hahah

[@davidmontoya1400]

@@Archifx how much did that cost you was it per linear foot?

[@SteeveCrown]

Good building engineering process!

[@engravestudio9064]

Nice work and everything seems quite good, but when we consider our construction approach, here in Serbia, using concrete blocks, it's important to note that we utilize a robust concrete pillar reinforced with four 12mm steel bars, all interconnected with reinforced concrete beams that also incorporate four 12mm steel bars. Additionally, all these steel bars are securely linked to the foundation's steel bars. On top of these rainforced beams on top of walls, we have solid concrete plate rainforced with 10mm steel bars at every 15cm additionaly with 6-8mm steel net from edge to edge of the each wall. Again everything connected to other steel bars in the pillars and beams.

[@F.REEDOM]

Thank you

[@anthonybarnes]

Any recommendations for cost estimates or tools/calculators to estimate approx. build costs? I'm trying piece together whether it would be more feasible for a small build or just buy a starter and fix up. Thanks for the video, looks great 👍

[@djgarykulcha7996]

I totally love it. Do you have a video of the foundation being poured, I would love to see that

[@Archifx]

Footings & Steel For Concrete Slab | Building a Home Series kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5vbdXmOqLqUlbs

[@chrishuber4853]

Got a question for you. You obviously know what you're doing. That's beautiful work. Anyways, I want to know if I can replace a standard wood wall with a cinder block wall, and if so, how do I join the two? The new wall would only have two windows in it. No plumbing or electrical. Thanks so much.

[@Rboase1]

Liked the video, when is the next one coming showing the trusses...

[@felixaponte9266]

Is the house finished yet? Awesome video. Thank you

[@maicolc7216]

Good vid

[@abdieldavila6920]

You can use solid bottom bond beam on all you headers of the openings. Obviously need to be shored until you pour we usually pour as we go. Also plumber and electrician need to be on site full time to run utilities as we go.

[@samueldegoianiaejjunio6260]

Brazil . ❤

[@alexandrep4913]

I like how Matt Risinger pretends these homes don't exist.

[@teacat7879]

Beautiful home, where are the expansion joints?

[@GalaxianGamer]

If the structure is column based and you are using the blocks for just walls, am i correct that there would be no need for tiebeam separately as the superstucture would already have that?

[@peta1986]

Exactly how they build houses in Jamaica ❤

[@ironbar9535]

I remember stuccoing over those poured inspection ports. Seemed like every one of them would blow out and have to be chipped back.

[@user-cp1gl6ky4b]

my jamaica dream yard home

[@itsmiggy3446]

love this kind of build videos

[@JesseVanPelt]

Very strange how they put the pre mix bags of morter in the mixer instead of mixing portland with sand which is usually cheaper on a job this size

[@onjofilms]

Hey, this was pretty informative. I'm getting ready to build a house, did you hire a contractor, or did you hire all the subs yourself? If so, how much per block did they cost and how (stages) did you pay them. Thanks

[@AnnaCentauri]

I am about to build a block house. I have built concrete skateparks for years. HMU if you do the block, I am going with block. Looks like he hired Concrestadors

[@mattybaddT.V]

15:30 tells a story of a place of the dreams of a young Latino who dropped out bc he had to work to support the beautiful baby on the way and with his hands and tools and trowels made something out of nothing and continue to build and create ….. this is a story of my life

[@rocksnmortarlb8907]

Me too

[@phonymontana4254]

cool story bro

[@scrappychildhood6633]

What is the added cost for having cider block interior walls as well as exterior walls

[@st.peterealtor]

Do you have any videos after this one for the next phase?

[@Davidmichael503]

Looks amazing! Looks sturdy.. curious, How tall could those walls be?

[@Archifx]

12ft max without bracing to cure

[@runinguy]

Where does the electrical/mechanical/plumbing go?

[@jackief1917]

Do you have any videos of how you connected the roof to the concrete block?

[@malikm869]

This's standard way we build our houses in Southern Africa

[@scenicdepictionsofchicagolife]

Hi. Can you spec a build to have all columns of the cinder blocks rebarred and filled with concrete? Does this even make sense from an strength / indestructibility standpoint? I dont really care if the cost is higher, i am just curious if there is a real benefit to possibly filling all the columns with concrete as opposed to just high load ones.

[@keriddunk1520]

This is how all the home in India are built . I always wondered why it took so much time to be introduced to the US . Reinforced concrete

[@Seattle206723]

Because they got these people here well trained to do as I say. Also they tell Americans that you have to have 4 years of experience to make a concrete wall. They really believe it here! This is to ensure you perform a certain way within the system. After being in the military I learned to move out of the city, buy a plot of land. Then build what I want with my family's help. We did it for the others. Amazing how that works and the skills u regain. You can't do it in the cities because of regulations and rules. Out side the city and your golden.

[@CUBABLOCKMASONRY]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@JRESHOW]

How many bricks? I want to build a house about the size of this addition you did.

[@ernieforrest7218]

lots of wasted mortar due to the way these guys just cut off the mortar that protrudes from the bed joint when the block are laid. Some masons scrape it off with the trowel and put it back on the mortar board. Others will scrape it off and then apply it to the ears of the block just laid, which then becomes the head joint mortar. It all depends on how the masons were trained to work by the crew chief. On the other hand i dont see the need to sponge down the mortar joints as they did. Simply clean them off with the trowel is all thats necessary, other than areas where the joints are finished with striking tools.

[@MarkusAvrelius]

Were you thinking of using acc blocks?

[@ptd7611]

Great videos. What are you using for camera/drone?

[@Archifx]

Thanks man. It’s just a little mavic mini

[@javiercarreto5465]

Man l really love your project, l now is not cheap, what’s your budget for that house.

[@7TGE5723]

Link to full playlist? Or is this just one video

[@ugmogaming9083]

What’s your company name? Did you guys pour the foundation also?

[@gregabrams5792]

Does anyone have a resource where I can learn more about these homes? I am going to build a house like this where I live in oklahoma

[@TheSoftspokenShaman]

For exterior load bearing walls going 9 ft up, one-storey house capped with a hip roof, would you use 8 inch width block or 10 inch? 12”? Single wyth or double wyth wall?

[@Archifx]

8” single filled top

[@TheSoftspokenShaman]

@@Archifx thx!

[@SolomonSage]

how many concrete blocks make up your house?.

[@tonykurtisunreleasedmusic]

How much did the center block bill cost

[@Jroc33]

I'm curious to how the wiring is done

[@alexanderdark6864]

1) Are you allowed to take 8" block all the way up for a second floor or is that too tall? 2) Are you allowed to make your own lintels instead of using the cast-crete? 3) Can you fill the concrete block up every 3 levels of block instead of waiting to do it all at the end? How does inspection work if so? Would he come out every 3 layers to make sure you have the rebar in there? I can't see it being a successful pour if it were a two story structure, pouring down 19 feet of concrete block is why I ask (and for DIYers who would find doing it that way easier).

[@Archifx]

1. Yes if you brace properly 2. Yes but they have to pass inspection. Not cost efficient 3. Yes but call backs on pump trucks is ridiculous expensive. The way to go 2 floors is to do it all at once and brave the blocks with temporary supports. The chords of rebar should be wire tied every xx feet depending on code. It is a better way to build but many many factors come into play as you go like floor joists and attachment methodologies . Working the solid pour on the upper continuous lentil with a pump truck will require a boom as well. Lots of cost. The benefit is questionable compared to a properly built frame wall. The best thing would be a concrete block first wall. Then a 2x8 framed second wall. This way you can get an R21 in the frame wall

[@alexanderdark6864]

@@Archifx thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

[@reneegudjon3204]

Generally speaking there is a limit how high you can pour concrete in one go or it will separate. At least when you have various sizes rocks in the concrete . The rocks will tend to sink down (as I have heard) At least the specialists will inform you on that

[@mattdaddy_888]

​@@Archifx you can just glue foam insulation on the outside and then put your siding or whatever on the outside to insulate it.

[@cjacoby75]

What did you pay for the precast lintels?

[@pobertubbesing]

How much did all the blocks cost?

[@thomastovar6115]

How much did it all cost?

[@gedo3320000]

Why the rebars are only like up to 3'?

[@okaydudejm]

I find it so strange that this isn't common way of building. Here in Jamaica we would fill every block with cement and a mall(some white rocks) mixture l.

[@henrylindall7623]

Y we're those down cells dirty when steel is ready ?

[@JeffreyFullercad]

Are all the blocks filled with concrete, or just the corners?

[@Archifx]

Anywhere there’s vertical steel. The rest are core filled with insulation foam

[@JeffreyFullercad]

@@Archifx thank you.

[@r.s.1348]

Thought this may have some information on how to lay out a block wall but it did not. The quality of the block laying seems somewhat subpar especially the wall around the 5 minute mark. Don't your subs check the blocks for plumb? So, without installing the rusting steel rebar, the wall construction would not withstand a hurricane?

[@Archifx]

It’s already withstood 2 hurricanes. Blocks are plenty plumb. It’s the shadows and the light playing with the camera

[@amazingfabs]

Is this American? I've literally only ever seen those matchbox houses being built there. Not to be a snob, but this is a real house..

[@Archifx]

What’s the issue you see with the other houses? Stick framed? Typically in FL we do all masonry or at least all masonry on first floor

[@Rackzzy]

What is the cost of all this?

[@yolandaramos3537]

bakit hindi na nilalagyan ng concrete sa butas ng mga blocks ??

[@capitanstanley]

about how much cost per square foot?

[@aleciaedwards.]

building cinder blocks instead of wood is cheaper right?

[@Archifx]

No. Not at all

[@j340_official]

I hate that so many North America homes use wood and drywall. I much prefer concrete, steel, and ring beams, with the rafters of the roof being anchored into the concrete and tied to the structure with hurricane clips.

[@asifurrahamansajon8777]

Why dont make the lintels on site with RCC.?

[@Archifx]

🤑

[@bsnuff2002]

Why not use icf.

[@alf5835]

4:53 to 5:41 , wow, those workers really need to use a guideline to align those blocks. Terrible.

[@Archifx]

I loved your video on how to get it done armchair contractor

[@joejr9653]

That's a lot of block

[@dalawman4977]

What is the estimated cost if you did that your self? I am guessing they charged around 90K to do this?

[@mcmaldek]

A general rule in construction is "materials plus labor" so what it really means is however much the materials cost, you'll spend at least that much on labor. These guys may charge a high rate but, I must say some areas of the work doesn't look like it was done by actual masons, I bet they had one or 2 masons and a bunch of skilled Laborers.

[@Archifx]

@mcmaldek probably so. I’m living in the house now for the last year and change. It’s been thru two cat 3ish hurricanes. No issues whatsoever. Strong as an OX

[@dalawman4977]

That must be a satisfying and secure feeling with the build. I think some of the blocks look out of line because the shadow it causes in certain sun light conditions. @@Archifx

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

5:00 Why are the CMU not aligned on the outside? Seems like a poor job unless you wanted it like that.

[@Archifx]

Job was great. Not sure what you’re referencing

[@wille.m9585]

And you never hit your level or lay a block with no head joint.

[@truthbetold2354]

I always though the walls has concrete poured into the blocks.

[@Archifx]

It does. It’s poured everywhere you see a vertical rebar. Typically no more than 4’ spans and at the corners of each exterior window and door. And the entire top blocks get filled as a single steel filled lentil

[@phonymontana4254]

@@Archifx Amazing video subbed. I've always wonder how you pour mortar in to the window and door supporting frames?

[@rodolfojrtrumata1684]

I ask where is this located ?

[@TheRealCSB]

Florida

[@reverie316]

Hurricane central

[@mattdaddy_888]

Why don't we build every house is North America like this? Commercial grade.

[@HeliPadUSA]

this is more expensive than stick built with wood though correct? it's what I keep reading - that they're almost 40% more than a standard stick built house.

[@hommedetowne4253]

It's not more expensive once you get hit by a storm. And when you factor in the resale value. And frankly paying less insurance. And less maintenance... Short term thinking is more expensive long term

[@nidiacheeld2]

@@hommedetowne4253 also the insulation that provides in the cold days and hot summers. Resistant to noise, water too. No Maintenace at all.

[@kalashnikov1343]

Go to any inner city housing zone and look at all the baby boom era wood houses that are literally falling apart. Over half of them. These homes would still be perfectly structurally sound except for maybe the roof if they were build correctly.

[@zidaneilyas3329]

Now that's a structure. Wooden homes suck.

[@spudluver47]

Where is the osb/paper mache? You call this a house?!

[@hydro-techoutdoors6143]

Another professional who can not say the word height correctly

[@Archifx]

Heh?

[@wille.m9585]

That is some shity block work not be negative. But DAANG!

[@sardonyxcorporation6031]

Did a blind man lay that block? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Archifx]

? Whatcha mean

[@scottedwards3403]

@@Archifx some of the block in certain clips look a little rough, but my guess is that’s just the way it looks on videos

[@Archifx]

Yeh. They go back thru and punch out any issues. It’s normal. House took hurricane Ian like a boss so I’m happy :)

[@anicentstonecolossal]

Some of your blocks are not completely straight ether . Honestly speaking .

[@Archifx]

It’s fine tho. Really. It’s not a piano. It’s a block wall. You clad is. It’s done. If we had triple the budget then sure. You’ll have straighter alignment but quite honestly. Is the difference measure able in any sort of meaningful way?

[@anicentstonecolossal]

True thats just my autism and adhd speaking . I gotta keep things straight. But nice work how long did that take you to do

[@efanclublolsmaforlife2501]

That block work looks like crap

[@Mr.monke_222]

you sound like a wood frame house builder throwing shade so that you dont lose business?

[@dekonfrost7]

That block work looks like shit

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

That the way to build your house non of that wood

[@Archifx]

2nd floors are typically wood here but first floors always block block block.

[@jorgedominguez7259]

Can you fill the blocks with spray foam insulation? Will is work?

[@Archifx]

That’s standard practice here. These have been filled. It’s called core fill. Gets you an R7 out of the blocks. That coupled with FIFOIL brings the wall to an R12

[@jorgedominguez7259]

@@Archifx good to know

[@alexandrep4913]

@Archifx why wouldn't you pour cement instead? Wouldn't cement bring great strength to a home or is this a "both" ordeal?

[@jorgedominguez7259]

@@alexandrep4913 I don’t think cement is a good insulator

[@Archifx]

Cost. Plus many of the cells are poured solid anyhow