Get out of your comfort zone & GROW as a bricklayer - IzzyTheBricky Weekly episode 17

[@tonymorgan2264]

I've been a brickie for over 40 yrs. Every bone in my body aches and I need that extra shuv out of bed. I work on price work so it's always been head down ass up earn that money. Believe me Izzy it will catch up with you. Look after yourself cos nobody else will .

[@Martin1604martin]

Hope you have a nice time away and can leave yr wrk at wrk and recharge brother…gd wrk 👍🏻❤️✌🏻but get a hand as it will get it in yrs to come trust that,or not 🤷🏻 take care of yr self and look forward to yr nxt video xxx

[@colinbrooks6290]

Izzy mate boom 💥🎉🍺👍⚒️🔨

[@craighavice6577]

Love you're work..young man and your a hard grafter i thought this was a thing of the past! If I can just offer a little advice I would say just slow down a little bit. I started on the Hod back in the late 80's 3/1 gang...i had to be the fastest that was my goal and now at 55 everything hurts me legs mostly....I still graft just not as fast 😂.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks so much Craig! I've been told to slow down, and I don't thrash my body too much😊 however today I do have concrete burns in my knees

[@MrAidanfleming]

Make sure you charge all those alterations as an extra at the end of the job!! Can’t be getting away with changing constantly once it’s priced as drawing

[@johnnyherbert7840]

Most the brickies ive worked wiv u cud put bucket ov mortar next 2 mortar boards an they won't even empty it onto board they'll shout u 2 come an do it, an there u are doin mixes an everything..ur a machine m8 💪👍

[@paulthompson6219]

Top man Izzy! Really enjoy your vids and info. Learn tonnes 👌

[@user-DANWALKER1066]

QUALITY WORK …LOOKS VERY THERAPUTIC WATCHING THESE VIDEOS - HE REALLY ENJOYS HIS JOB. HANDSOME GUY TOO!

[@user-DANWALKER1066]

Puts other bricklayers to shame! I’ve worked on lots of building sites it’s just thrown In the downside of price work - if he’s happy working on day work quality can be done! As he said takes the stress away! Unlike many bricklayers they’re a bit rough looking so a handsome guy doing these films makes a change!

[@hackbritton3233]

Izzy we do things a lot differently in the states but your end product looks real good from the pictures. Good flat walls good bond, good job. I love doing level work like your bay windows.

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks so much mate really appreciate it! Hope you guys are doing well over the pod!💪

[@liam2161]

When I younger I said yes to everything. Then figured out how to do it. I broadened my experience in my field. Now I know what I really enjoy and competent in most areas of my trade. I'm now running my own business and keep the areas I'm most experienced and strongest at to myself delegate rest to my employees; but I have enough understanding and experience to know what to do. 100% worth making yourself a little uncomfortable. 22:28

[@carlosbastidas1940]

Well done lad you're a joy to watch, but please look after your back and get a helper..

[@davetemple504]

Lovely to watch a professional. Keep it up son and you will be retired at 50 yrs old. I busted my balls but because of covid had to go to 52.

[@lawrencecarlin4309]

Super talented

[@santinho212]

Well done lad . You are very talented and love your energy but please don't get all big headed . You're smashing it👍

[@christophervane6428]

When i was learning anything a bit complicated like bay windows with squints or radius walls i used to ask to jump on it so could learn. Most of our improvers dont wanna even try it they would rather me or my boss do it while their running in easy flanks which i really dont get as there on a day rate anyway could understand if they were on a split like us and were worried about covering there money. I want everyone to learn as much and as quick as i did so they can warrent an equal split like us

[@danieIlondon]

First bricklayer I heard with a posh voice

[@pedrostokoe1980]

Mate use Trench Blocks they come at 350mm + 140 mm for stone or 300mm or turn them around for 270mm then no filling the cavity needed also they set your walls off

[@davedyson4730]

Your work is perfection.

[@bricks326]

1 man on a mission running n rushing full send mode

[@alwynmaguire8037]

And theres me thinking I was the only one who worked like this. Agreed on the labourer front, theyre all mamsy pamsy bois today. Top work man, hope you dont end up battered like myself at 52 butty.

[@truth3358]

For a young man as your self your stamina is great 👍

[@evocarti]

Holding my hands up here. As a site brickie I used to really struggle with drainage on domestics and taking a pay cut with a builder over two months to get my head around it was well worth it with hindsight and to be fair they taught me how to drive the dumper and excavator to a good standard as well. Class content as usual.

[@db_0042]

On the same boat as you mate went from house bashing on a big site for over five years then switched to domestics.

[@glynstorer3269]

Another beautiful job

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks so much mate really appreciate it 😄

[@PaulSC1985]

Great work on that bow window some effort put in looks the job

[@brickrightbuildinglandscaping]

Great watch mate lovely work and ethics .I was knackered out watching you. Video skills are now like a pro aswell top top stuff 👏 👌 🧱🧱🧱🧱🧱

[@jimweir3634]

He's a propper work horse

[@davidsanders2806]

Izzy you need to get on indeed and get yourself a labourer or you'll be burning yourself out mate .

[@georgebarker3356]

Agree mate,superb bricklayer and love the vids Izzy but your a horse of a man with regards to working - body can only carry on like you are for next 10 years

[@rofl4332]

Absolutely, he could focus on the things that matter most, making the most use of his knowledge and skills. Carrying bricks ain't it.

[@benkimber8579]

2000% I’ve only been in the game for 8 years. Im 32 and fuck me I couldn’t do this and the workload you do Bud.

[@brendanhartley8203]

I'm sure Izzy has thought 🤔 about it,but he'd agree 💯 that a labourer these days will call up sick,or not roll up because they have a bone in their leg,and the very sad part is, there is absolutely no good workers anymore, that can think ahead and realise that stopping on a job, means less money for the employer,I do this in Australia and by myself aswell, and I can tell you that, that burnt 🥵🔥 out feeling is addictive,,,,screew this new generation of bloody precious mommy's boys. Love from Australia Izzy, go for it brother,top notch work. Regards Brendan

[@benkimber8579]

@@brendanhartley8203 there are still people out there who will work hard to learn. If this was Izzy job then fair play but he’s working for someone. That foreman needs to pull his finger out and sort a labourer. Fuck would I be running around like that with his knowledge and skill with the trowel. Get me a nipper or someone and I’ll do a nice job for minimum £200 a day. Happy building ✌🏻

[@JoshuaSHogg]

Hell of a worker Izzy!

[@davesheffield3620]

Homeowner “ I don’t want those bricks in blue now “ 😮😂

[@clivehyde1756]

Made a nice job of that as always squint brick cut very well makes a change 👍🕺

[@neilbissett1240]

As ever mate top notch hope you have a fab week off and chance to relax 👏😎

[@geoffsnaylam4133]

Great work Izzy them bays like that hard than they look keep them plumb and following the bay round wiv the level can get you scratching your head n get intense 👌👌👌👌👌great work mate

[@simplysimon9868]

Great work Izzy!! The squints a pain but look awesome. Get some rest on holiday dude.

[@joshuamatheron1]

I understand moving something once. It can happen. Not sure I’d have the patience to do it 4 times. You’re a better man than me. Very nice job on that bay. Having to stagger the bond makes it lot more work. I’ll stick to woodwork.

[@greetingsbox4229]

Tidy work my man, but not sure about the Hitler wig

[@Johnboy891]

Cracking job that mate squints look mint 👍

[@uobefm2340]

Appreciate needs must and all that! But no prizes for coming first izzy, lone working, gym, your gonna do yourself in mate. Take care fella, great work as always....

[@Doug....]

You worked for your crust there matey. Enjoy your break. Bay brickwork looks great 👏👏

[@mohamadislam1776]

Confidence is key. Dw just do the job just take your time and make sure u do it right

[@Alan.92n]

You look great Izzy after your break. Flitting between 2 jobs can't be easy, as well as doing your own labouring. Watch that you're not doing too much! That bay window's coming on great! Hope Drew's improving! An awesome piece of work, as always! Another great vid, highlighting your multiskilling! 😂

[@johnhutchins2989]

Best part of this video is your honesty on not having done a bay window before!

[@bchdsailor]

Job well done for sure, enjoy your week off Izzy

[@sandymacdougall76]

So they do have arbortech saws in the Uk after all. One of those with a set of plunge blades will definitely make alterations easier. Kicks up way less dust then a grinder too

[@12andyh]

Looks boss that window mate deffo made the right call getting all the squints cut imagine cutting them all yourself

[@marcwalters7541]

It looks fantastic Izzy , also on learning something new we all know Drew hasn’t damaged his ligaments on purpose but it’s decision time hopefully he has had some time to think that some hobbies can affect your career. Get well soon Drew come back stronger mate . Izzy you deserve your break 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🌞🌞🌞

[@clinteastwood3684]

You need to invest in a long handled spade. You don't have to bend over when making a mix

[@charlesviner1565]

yeah, I started off as a laborer, long handled shovel 👍🧱

[@theculprit1340]

Izzy I was a Bricklayer for my career. Served a City and Guilds apprenticeship with HNC certificates and came to the US with my kids in 94. I was a masonry contractor, business owner, a Bricklaying instructor that had champions under my tutelage. I love your work ethic, there is one thing I would suggest for you to add into in your toolkit. Get and use a sled runner, it will enhance your brickwork. Those little slickers I see you all using in the UK now are made to slick up joints after they have been struck with the sled runner. You will notice a world of difference. Good luck and keep learning. Brush up on your geometry and trigonometry. You have the skill to lay a nice brick. Setting out is where it's at.

[@jamesmeadowcroft1460]

Like a rocky montage video 😂❤💪💪

[@regjenkinson6247]

If you're ever wanting a new mixer try lidl i went in for some bread the other day and saw some along with full face welding masks and large diesel air compressors

[@vanfab]

I'd never heard of squint bricks until your video. 😮 100% agree when you said if you lack confidence just do it. What's the worst that can happen? 👊👍

[@SuperMonkeyElmore]

That customer on that mansion build sounds like a right pain in the arse, please tell me your charging for all those alterations your doing on it

[@bluevanmani]

It’s a real shame mate with all them changes to the brickwork but I would have to render it now . Your always gonna see them changed unfortunately

[@db_0042]

Great work mate keep up the great content alot of people can learn from you aswell as myself 👍

[@dw_plumbheat]

Well done getting out your comfort zone mate 👏

[@AskTorin]

Man you're strong. Great filming - great work

[@IzzytheBricky]

Thanks so much mate I appreciate it, New video out later on tomorrow! Hope your well

[@edwardbonner9365]

Lovely job on the bow window,have a good holiday.

[@markwarren3590]

Another brilliant episode Izzy you've smashed that bay window can't be easy working out all them cuts , hope Drew gets better soon mixing ur own muck and laying and loading out is some graft

[@robinhadley]

A pleasure to watch mate as always. Hope you enjoyed your time off. I take it you've seen the Evolution ads on Facebook 👌🏻 How is Drew getting on ?

[@scotthaxell556]

Well done mate have a nice holiday ⚒⚒️

[@lamb-tika-cod4934]

Never fail to impress me ThievingH. That bay is mega. Also looking jacked too. I hope you rememeber your old school subscriber's when you hit the 6 figures haha!

[@karltwigger3989]

Credit to the trade young man. 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@nigelnorton1140]

Great skills well done!

[@createmedia24]

Another cracker of a video my guy. Love the part about building confidence, 100% behind that!

[@tyronrogerson5077]

Great work izzy

[@deluxe91]

Mansion build looks like a nightmare.

[@Andrew-q5j]

Nice work as always

[@daveboyles3137]

The business Izzy , sweet

[@amouraviva]

Mansion build now looks like a patchwork quilt, next the Client will want all the facing brickwork replaced! Who needs clients like that, unless they are prepared to pay for all these alterations…

[@elliottdebell7783]

Nice bit of work. I made my own with a evolution saw and resin. Engineering bricks ruin the blade though. How did you price the work?

[@djriley1]

fuking fair shout to u izz 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏼 going places brother ..... 1000% 👊🏻👍🏼

[@jasonputtock4428]

Izy have you shown in your videos about your APPROACH to INSTALLing Lintals.?

[@philanthropist1241]

Its a bit selfish shooting off on holiday mate, what are we retirees going to watch next week???? Enjoy your break .

[@brendanhartley8203]

PS: ARBORTECH GRINDING MACHINE ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD....INVENTED IN WALPOLE WESTERN AUSTRALIA, SOUTH COAST... GREAT SOTHERN....MY DAD WAS MATES WITH THE INVENTOR,,,, AWESOME FOR RESTORATION AND LESS DUST. JUST DON'T OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREES ON DIFFERENT FITTINGS.😅

[@neilwharton720]

Top work Izzy, I would love to have you doing any work for me you need a a helper laborer💪💪

[@ryanrichardson9044]

Your a beast 😅 fair play to yah

[@bakker071]

A wise man told me once,”you have to think lazy”. A wheelbarrow is your back best friend.

[@Memry-Man]

I'm curious what's bonding the corners together?

[@АлексейАзаров-н2з]

Дружище ты лучший!!!!! Успехов в работе.

[@johnwilliams-sc1vf]

How did they get planning permission to extend so far into the garden?

[@Mobile-pd1uc]

Did you get those bricks made? How much did they cost thanks

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Enjoy your well earned Holiday, Hard graft working on your own, been there done that No fun!. I thought your Channel was going to 🔥 Down when you Got out the Gun's and Beefcake's, I say a Few Ladies had a hot flush or turned into puddles of water 💧 😉 😂🤣😂🤣, Great Job on the bow window ( old boss saying if you never made a Mistake you Never learnt Anything👍) , Keep up the Great content

[@benkimber8579]

The price of concrete for delivery is pretty much the same as you doing all that by hand. Have a measure tell your boss the Cubic Meter job done ✅

[@Selfbuild_TheJenkins]

Hi Izzy great work and awesome video! Been watching a few of your videos and they are entertaining and informative. Just a question about your mortar, i can never get my mortar to look creamy like so many of you brick layers! I always seem to get it to wet, too stiff or it’s just grainy😂😂😂 I struggle with Ming big batches because I can only lay so quickly I do 12 shovels of sand, 3 to 4 cement depending on substructure or superstructure and then 1 x 25mm of mortar plasticiser then add water as needed , any advice would be appreciated

[@BenMartin-fw7qy]

Let it spin boy. Walk away and let it do it’s thing. I like to leave my mix spinning for a good 15 minutes and it’s lovely.

[@Selfbuild_TheJenkins]

@@BenMartin-fw7qy Hey ben, No Way!! I mix mine and add water to the right constancy then take it straight out! I will definitely try this on the next mix and ad the water slower as its near the right consistency. thanks for the feed back 👍

[@nomadscouser4063]

Bit of constructive critisism here izzy ive wondered after watching you videos for a while,have you ever considered what earns the most being a bricklayer or being a geomitrist because your knowledge of both is spot on the criticism comes from whats worth more in your pocket ? Im sure youll work it out lol brilliant work mate. By the way get another part time labourer mate an empty sack dont stand up.

[@ianjames2213]

No slips under the beam .!

[@chriscurtis6843]

nice job lad

[@viankalobosvalenzuela7456]

Excelente trabajo saludos 👌👍🧱⚒️💪👏

[@scottnever8732]

its a bay a bow is round lol x

[@SuperCraig1973]

As i always say I need 2 of me 😂 you need 2 of you

[@Shaggy-8392]

Cabities should be 150mm now shouldn't they? How old is this work?

[@ianjames2213]

How if you 45 the concrete to face brickwork which are blues design to repell water

[@baldyslapnut.]

Through the mortar joints, as would be the case with any brick or block.

[@lhfloors]

Buy a hod mate

[@ianjames2213]

Ties transition damp .

[@goodllookin1722]

I want to know why you back scrape

[@thomashinsley-zx5uf]

Is it a fashion thing these tiny trowels or what ?

[@aidebethune]

You need a reliable labourer. Can't be doing everything else you'll knacker yourself out.

[@WombleUK]

The amount of changes on that job is beyond ridiculous. I know it's not your fault but that back wall looks a right mess now due to the clients relentless changes after things are already built, when it should be a pristine brand new wall. I accept there is always some tweaks (been a carpenter for 35+ yrs) but jeez that level of changes is mental & must have cost them £10s of thousands unnecessarily.

[@danieltierney29]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ianjames2213]

Tell more ties the merrier to nhbc inspectors they say no !

[@dellcornish]

great video thanks. 2 minutes on brick cutting would be good as i'm about to build a 16m retaining wall in english bond!!!

[@ianjames2213]

All these alterations are not really normal in private builds ! I bet you’ve working for Asians or customer has rubbish architect