How to build a Concrete Block Basement for Beginners. Part 1 D.I.Y.

My Manufactured Home Addition with CMU block basement.
This is part 1 of how to build a concrete / CMU / Cinder block basement where I will cover a lot of basics and concrete block courses 1-2 .
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A concrete masonry unit (CMU) is a standard size rectangular block used in building construction. CMUs are some of the most versatile building products available because of the wide variety of appearances that can be achieved using them.
Those that use cinders (fly ash or bottom ash) as an aggregate material are called cinder blocks in the United States, breeze blocks (breeze is a synonym of ash) in the United Kingdom, and hollow blocks in the Philippines. In New Zealand and Canada they are known as concrete blocks (a name common in the United States also). In New Zealand, they are also called construction blocks.
In Australia they are also called Besser blocks and Besser bricks, because the Besser Company was a major supplier of machines that made concrete blocks. Clinker blocks use clinker as aggregate. In non-technical usage, the terms cinder block and breeze block are often generalized to cover all of these varieties.
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[@daltonloney6539]

Man I wish I learned this way rather than my dad screaming and throwing things at me 🤣

[@tvfunkyman6269]

Did he throw the cinder blocks at you?

[@daltonloney6539]

@@tvfunkyman6269 usually trowels and mags

[@tvfunkyman6269]

@@daltonloney6539 oh that's better. Dont want the cinder blocks to break

[@mioangel1227]

LoL

[@nanapoole4469]

Isn't that the way we taught to do anything? The good old child abuse days. Ah memories....

[@KipringPayne]

You sir have figured out the hardest part of instructional videos - pairing video with clear commentary in a concise yet complete manner.

[@EscobarReuben]

What Kipring Payne said!

[@briandady9030]

+1

[@dmc_cat]

MY MAN! I have been watching HOURS of youtube videos in search of something like this. Your series on this project is extremely well done. You are VERY informative and you don't skip over any small details nor do you overexplain very simple concepts. I was on the fence about hiring a contractor but after watching your videos I now have the confidence to do this myself. You are doing God's work. haha. Thank you so much!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@Willy_jackson9]

I agree. Great job sir. 👏

[@anilbeharry]

The use of the kiddy slide was a good idea.

[@redblanket5676]

Very cool i need to build one for my parents.When they were told to evacuate there was no place to go.She drove to a metal building car wash and parked in there . Never again .I learning how to build and thats the first thing I will.build. I think your way is better.Im looking into the earthbag however bricks are ready made so that will.be the way on the storm shelter. A big hug to you and yor hard working wife for showing me something today that makes better sense. Im 60 and know this could be done even at my age.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you.

[@williammccoy9854]

Man, I'm glad I found these videos. My wife and I will start building our house within the next year. We're building in the side of a steep hill and decided to do a basement instead of trying to build up the hill to do a slab foundation. Tons of info in your videos and very well explained...

[@margiegandy9189]

That is exactly what brought me here. We are in tornado alley so it would be serving a double purpose. How is it going?

[@texberliner]

Nicely done! I have been frustrated trying to get construction contractors to come and build my foundation, with most being backlogged by 6-8 mos and quoting me 2X-3X the average price! You have me convinced I can do this myself using your tutorial. Thanks!

[@drumbro9594]

Don't do this yourself

[@goldkat99]

@@drumbro9594 Care to elaborate?

[@AM-ys3qb]

Update?!

[@bradleyzum]

@@goldkat99 its more complex than it looks

[@user-pq6mr6op3p]

He is gonna f*** it up big time.

[@peterfrank5401]

Sir, you are an amazing craftsman, but you would be also an excellent professional instructor! It is so rare to see real tutorial video these days (and I spend a lot of time on KZbin).

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@EscobarReuben]

Man how I wish you had post frame construction videos. I watch tons of those because I plan on building one myself and YOUR attention to detail in explanation would mean a World to all who are planning the same. The videos I watch, the guys are professional and, I guess, try to explain it, but they completely miss ALL of the small details that are the most important parts to know. Not sure whether or not they do this on purpose. THANK YOU SO MUCH for these series of videos!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you .

[@jamesmyers2087]

Late to your video, but this might be the best narrated diy I’ve watched. Really on any subject.

[@alexandrasdad]

Excellent instructional video. Clear explanations, crisp close-ups, lots of detail. Well done!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@jeremyknop5378]

Very useful thank you. Researching concrete construction to make myself a propper fallout shelter and this has been immensely helpful.

[@ThinkingNow]

This series is incredibly helpful, thanks for all the work you put into it (on top of all the work building it!)

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@Grantrude]

This explanation is outstanding and makes me think I could do this. Thanks so much.

[@donshipman8441]

This was fantastic! Great job explaining this process!

[@whyyoulidl]

From an industry insider, I approve of this video; SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@sherriel9845]

This is such an awesome tutorial!!!! The calm cool COMPLETE explanation of what to do, is SO HELPFUL!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE SUCH A WELL DONE DYI VIDEO. BLESSINGS TO YOU!!!!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

Thank you for making this video. It gave me more confidence that I can do this myself.

[@tuckerross8564]

Sounds familiar

[@Rang76er]

Excellent video! Exactly what I was looking for. The project looks great 👍🏻👍🏻

[@stacihill2528]

One of the best diy videos on the subject. Thank you

[@laurieclarkson9180]

I am so excited to watch these videos! I can already tell they are excellent! Thank you so much!

[@s.armitage3963]

This is awesome, exactly the info I was looking for, thanks.

[@kitsindel7884]

Holy cow how are you not more popular I've litteraly been looking for this type of video for years. Great video well put together.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Glad you liked it!

[@joshuaross153]

Great work! Thoroughly explained and will help with our concrete project. Thanks!

[@danielbuehl432]

This is the best informative video I’ve watched all day on the subject, thank you!

[@kennymamba8944]

The perfectionist in you is amazing!!!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@conradhomestead4518]

What an excellent resource you have created!!!!!! Thanks soo much!!!

[@user-cr6ki4qs4y]

This is just what I needed. Thanks so much for this great content!

[@outdoorinfluencer]

Great video 👍

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@JBirdBlackCrow]

Awesome training my brother! Bless you and your family.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@michaelcanning7934]

Excellent training for us out here. Thank You.

[@SuperJamster1]

After watching this excellent presentation, I am now ready to build. Well, at least better about it. Thank you for this fantastic example.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thanks for watching.

[@marka8486]

Amazingly great how-to video !!!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thanks

[@ChristopherSloane]

Wow looks very nice, well done.

[@shakejones]

great video and explanation mate! well done! thank you for sharing!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Appreciate it

[@briandady9030]

This is a brilliant instructional video! Thank you for posting...

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@heuliseslopez4204]

Thank you for making this video! It was super informative and helpful! My dad taught me but I never listened to him. 😆😂😊👌

[@dc-wp8oc]

Excellent presentation and helpful in many ways. One question, how did you address inclement weather, meaning, rain during the excavation and the building process?

[@tedymeems5113]

I wish I had the knowledge you have. Great job. And, thank you for letting follow your journey.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@edardon16]

i tryed to show these videos to my boys 16 and 24 and talk to them how nice is work in family but nahh they don care about it 😆

[@joannrschnetzer2533]

I like the slide.

[@hckygenius]

Excellent instructional video,

[@azaryahuyisrael9245]

Thank you for this video!

[@fakeaccount4092]

Dude this is sweet! Thanks man!

[@veronicapadovani4243]

You are the man!

[@floriotj]

Great video!! Very detailed explanation. Thanks!!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@cthawk6770]

Absolutely perfect instructions. Very well done!😃

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Fly_Anu]

Very helpful!

[@itumelengphofu3502]

Thanks, very informative

[@shawnflavien6029]

Wow! learned lots from your videos I can lay blocks on my own great thankz man

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Awesome

[@ryannedits]

amazing video, all the informsastion i needed to know tyo build my house from the ground up , THANK YOU SIR!

[@GrammyRose]

love the slide idea :)

[@garrettalarmdepot7827]

You done a good job!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@bikesforsalenigeria]

You make great videos.

[@prestonevans3597]

Awesome Video !!

[@bizwig]

this is excellent. thank you

[@MrRain-hk4zi]

Great explanations, thanks.

[@ScottSmith111]

This video series is REALLY well done and helpful. Do you have any books you'd recommend on basement, foundation, and general concrete and block building? Would love to know what you use for reference material so I can have that on hand. Thanks much for your incredible work here!!!

[@nomad4k]

This is super useful. Thank you so much !

[@elenakurus2010]

Amazing

[@IWantToBeAbleTO]

Very nice video with great explanation and detailed video/footage

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@royalandrosey]

Wow. Ty. I want to do this. My uncle knows how. Know I can go to him and have basic knowledge of what it is I want to accomplish. thank you. I appreciate you

[@roadsouzinkie]

Great video.

[@d.montana6454]

Excellent!

[@mypassionrc-studioxd40lous66]

Excellente, thank you

[@MarkJones-si2bb]

Questions: 1. On many blocks, you don't put mortar under one short end. Why? 2. Will you insulate the basement? 3. Will this basement's upper floor be flush w the existing home?

[@cabininthewoods7326]

I'm looking to have a small cabin built on raw land and a basement is a must, I wish I were a little younger to do this but I'm just researching on block or poured basement. You filled every cell, couldn't you have just done a poured basement or is poured not as strong?. This video was very detailed, thank you for sharing.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Ultimately I chose blocks because I did not have access to the proper concrete forms needed to build 8' walls. Just pouring the walls will be easier if have the forms.

[@tingtang9302]

Amazing, dude

[@MonkyDigoon-fw1jj]

Super educatido muy bueno saludes

[@joshuaglickman1871]

I was hoping you would show how to allow pluming and electrical to pass through :) Besides that, perfect

[@yfzjoe]

Great video! Why not put mortar on the middle web also? Is it normal not to do that? Thanks!

[@cindybonem494]

Great video 👍🏻

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@jesseprososki3542]

4:40 that slide is the most genius idea I've ever seen on a jobsite! Not sure if it's OSHA approved in my circumstances, but now I really want to know 🤣

[@TokenTombstone]

looking good

[@GlazeENT1]

The way you explained this I really feel I can do this myself , “yeah who made your basement “ me “I watch a guy on KZbin 😂

[@purelife9000]

Nicely explained, sir.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@greglewis8041]

Nice.👍

[@dappa211]

hello. Can you pour the flooring before hand or along with the mat or footing instead of doing it after you put up the blocks. or can you make the footing taller

[@shadeedmuhammad8107]

Thanks for this video! 1. How long did it take to complete? 2. How many men? 3. How much do you think that you saved by doing it yourself?

[@jasonking6892]

Good video 🇬🇧👍

[@SunnyDeeTee]

Do you have any videos about backfilling the basement?

[@brady0630]

another damn good video

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thanks man

[@nukima11]

How has the foundation held up? Thinking of pulling off something similar.

[@juppman77]

Nice bro..... very nice....subscribed fo sho

[@romeoreponte9588]

What is your spacement on the rebars

[@Jose-ce4vq]

Wat kind of barrier on the outside do u need to make so weeds or insects don’t get inside ?

[@GoWithNorbi]

26:27 i seen it few times but still dont know what is it for to use jointer at the end.

[@cindybonem494]

It’s me again with a question, the yellow string tells you where to set the block so that the wall is plum all the way down, correct? Does it ever go out of plum? Is it necessary to use a four foot level to check to see if it’s plum or does the yellow string keep it all lined up? This is me worrying 😒 If I build a basement do I need drainage tile around the outside or inside of it? I’ll be using a septic tank. Sorry for driving everyone crazy 🤪

[@thuanicabeelady7229]

Hi! Did you pour the concrete every layer of bricks or pour all at once on top after you’ve done putting on all blocks wall?

[@myrealname2022]

It is typical to completely stack the walls, then pour concrete in the top and then use a concrete vibrator to help remove air pockets. Best to rent that tool vs buying one of those unless you are planning on going pro. Out of all the steps, the vibrator is the most needed and sometimes overlooked step because air pockets in concrete can cause catastrophic failures due to concretes nature. Hope this helps.

[@Jose-ce4vq]

How would u put the ventilation since it’s under the home

[@DjSharperimage]

Great video. I learned a lot. I will probably be referencing this video when building my Doomsday Bunker. And I will probably make the ceiling concrete.

[@illumination101]

Looks good, I know some ppl use a membrane

[@angetodac]

What if the basement should hold another level above the ground one? How deep the piers should be?

[@RONNIEJNZN]

when you lay out the mortar tracks, how come you don't go across the web in the middle of the block too ?

[@jeromemchale9407]

How much would something like that cost I need an 8x8 deck with the stairs coming down opposite of the door I’m just wondering labor cost so I don’t get ripped off. Thank you for your help

[@chayannyprince6506]

Great 👍 job.. looks 👀 very nice.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@chayannyprince6506]

@@D.I.Y._All-in-One no problem 😉 your welcome. May God keep blessing you, your family and your channel bro.

[@justthebrttrk]

Can you recommend any software for modeling these builds beforehand? I've looked at a few free options and they're either terrible to use or lack the features needed to see small details like the distinction between a footer and the block thickness. Or lack the ability to add "finishing" walls inside of basement walls.

[@manuelxc21]

Los bloques van rellenos de concreto?

[@garciaclaude76]

How long does it take to build it? And what was your size again?

[@jaimes.jingles9548]

How much exactly was it to make this basement?