How To Install Brick Veneer Outside // DIY THIN BRICK

[@josepheberius1056]

This book is Awesome! I love the Lean-To-Shed the most (page 98). The plan kzbin.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR is to attach it to the back of my brick house. I also like how they walk you through the many different steps of construction, which is important for the less experienced like me.

[@MudHere1]

As a mason for 16 years, you did a pretty good job for not doing it as a profession. I do the grout bag a different method but whatever way works is good. Keep up the quality content.

[@jackvillan5151]

Tuck pointing, using a hawk and jointer I’m guessing. Much and cleaner but the grout bags do the trick as well.

[@MudHere1]

I use a trowel and tuck pointer if doing a small area but I would do the same method as him on this much pointing up. I just fold the grout bag different. I fill the bag the fold in half then roll it down towards the bottom. It works well.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Combine it with a 15 year old house

[@nuttysquirrel8816]

​@@MudHere1 Does thin brick make walls stronger?

[@kefwals8722]

@@nuttysquirrel8816 it's not going to be significantly stronger than an LP smartsiding or 3/4" wood sided wall. If at all. The mortar joints would be a weak point on the brick wall and that wonder board is really quite weak as far as puncture resistance. You might gain a little bit of r value with the brick wall.

[@blogbybryan]

As a 15-year brick pro that could not have been done better. Brick does absorb water but in your installation, it was perfectly dealt with. You could have spent the extra money to buy the trays thin brick sit in to keep them straight but it looked like you did well. Perfect and maybe a little overkill on the water management but I don't think you can overkill water issues. That was the perfect choice in the jointers. Fantastic job from a guy that knows. Well done.

[@BYOTools]

Bryan you made my day. I take pride in the videos I produce and did plenty of research on this project before taking it on since it wanted to make sure I showed everyone the proper steps. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. Truly appreciate the support.

[@NewWaveSports229]

Really? I think it was pretty amateur work

[@DK-bk1vq]

@@NewWaveSports229 looks like it's time to put up or shut up. Post your video, and let's see what you got, keyboard warrior.

[@dans8935]

@@DK-bk1vq I was thinking the same thing. Haters will always hate! BYOT did an awesome job!

[@DK-bk1vq]

@@dans8935 I agree! He put the labor and time in to get this to us. Posting your work on KZbin, is something I have no inclination to do. And certainly ol boy Dustin, who complained, would never have the stones to do because someone might hurt his feelings.

[@XIPUFFIX]

I’ve been a brick mason for 153 years and as an expert I’ll say not bad not bad 👍🏻

[@midlodan90]

I do this for a living you did a good job man be proud of yourself

[@midlodan90]

@@scout1672 apply a coat of damp proofing tar let dry and you can apply thin brick should take care of it if water a big issue may need to install French drain then damp proof and then apply veneer

[@Eyesopen365]

Not a bad job at all. 1. First things first. For the love of God throw that flat trowel out of sight. 😆 and use your margin! 2. Always! Tool head joints followed by bed joints. Brush and repeat. 3. Brick tape story accordingly, snap every other story mark. (Every other course) lay to snapped lines. Then fill remaining courses with eyeball for level between already level courses. 4 .Hubbard jointer! Made of magnesium to pull moisture out (like flatwork) for smooth finish. 5. Cut tip of grout bad bigger! 6. Good job bud. Better than some apprentices

[@634shy]

@@Eyesopen365 I read brick veneer can't be used outdoors since it's so pours. I want to use is my outside kitchen wall.

[@Eyesopen365]

@@634shy I've installed it outside countless times. If your worried about moisture use an extra layer of building paper and add thin set to your mortar. And install a weep screed at the bottom

[@634shy]

@@Eyesopen365 Thanks for the tip , we will.

[@robinrummel1359]

Interesting video. My father built a brick house when I was 4-5 and I had forgotten the mortar bag till you used it! I'm almost 69 now and have most of his old tools even though most aren't really useable and even if they were, I wouldn't be able to use them. You did a great job, looks beautiful! 👍

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thanks robin thats what connects the thin base and the atomic explosion

[@pokciti767]

As a stone and brick mason for over 15yrs.. i think that you work as good as it gets

[@ajwalou-nack2343]

I just use a bit of rubber hose as when I lose it I just cut off another bit to do the pointing . I've been using this method for yonks and never have a problem .

[@ajwalou-nack2343]

@@speedster9622 yes it does 😀 in the English dictionary . Comes from donkey years any time that is quite a while ago or doing something for ages .

[@cardboardcheddar1674]

I like to put the flashing under the vapor barrier above the doors and windows instead of silicon. Allows water to shed properly,imo.

[@BigKeith510]

That episode of Rick and Morty was hilarious. Great insert of the show. Nice install as well

[@BYOTools]

YESSSSSS Keith! I'm so glad someone got that reference haha! That episode was amazing and I think I'm going to make up some shirts with True-Level on them. Thanks so much for watching and your continued support.

[@joshuacheek5140]

Some of that was overkill, however I'm all about overkill. Every project on my house I make sure If it can have extra protection without causing a problem then it gets it. My yard gets flooded and it floods my crawlspace. The previous owners solutions was just a tiny sump pump in the crawlspace. It barely keeps the water from touching the floor joist. I installed gutters, french drains foundation drains, and resurfaced the yard to shed water. All of my drains are now tied to the city storm drains system and the last thing I need to do is replace the damaged siding that's why I'm here. You did a great job and very informative thank you.

[@jamesbarber5410]

I was going to add a pun about your moisture penetrating the exterior but you beat me to it 😂. Proud of you.

[@superdon1chw]

I would leave a gap on the bottom because freeze will brake off you brick, I see this a lot here in Michigan

[@markadler8968]

Nice job. One area of concern is that the mortar that you are using does not bond to the red guard at all. You should be troweling on a polymer modified thinset onto the wall then adhering the bricks to it. Other than that fantastic job. Especially on the prep work.

[@shitloveaduck]

Well done. This veneer is a good looking product. I removed a glue on product from my cousin’s house. It was maybe 3/8” thick and had all kinds of water penetration. We removed the sheathing from the outside of the home, replaced the old dust filled and damp pink insulation with Roxul and sealed it up from the outside. Then, due to his budget, installed a vertical vinyl siding. It was period correct to the home and from the street looks like proper board & batten. Your place benefitted from a HUGE transformation in appearance and style! The brick is period correct to the home and takes it fully upscale from the old cedar siding. I don’t doubt that this was not much more than the cost to replace the old weather worn cedar with new cedar either! It really looks like a great transition where the stone retaining hill meets the home. I started watching this as a skeptic (sorry), but once I saw the installation method, I knew this was a far superior product to that which I had dealt with previously. Nice results, in both changing my mind, and in the transformation you achieved with your home.

[@SpaceRanger187]

looks good.i like that look ..new houses dont have character cant beat character

[@miguelcoitino6581]

I am amazed at the difference it has now and before, thanks to you I learned how to do the same at my house, everything looks very prosional and clean, you did a very good job.

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Miguel and thanks so much for watching. Good luck on your project and hope you subscribed.

[@audreybowles6357]

Your brick veneer project ROCKS! This is beautiful work!

[@BYOTools]

Love hearing that Audrey. Thanks so much for watching and your support. Hope you subscribed :)

[@spidermanplays4950]

Thank you for this! When we did an addition years ago, budget prevented us from doing this, and we have this hideous drivot instead (that I’m certain is too thin because you can see the outline of every single cinder block). Doing this is a must to give our garage area the finished look it needs. Our home is also that beautiful blue gray with white carriage style doors, so I know it will be beautiful! (I don’t suppose you ever do this for others?)

[@chuckg4229]

Looks great, man!!! The curb appeal just took a 180° for the better! Even though I'm more of a natural stone fan, this works very well! We did a great natural stone wall around and above the fireplace to the ceiling, at my buddies parents house while they were on vacation. It paid off in spades just to see their faces when I hey saw it. They've always wanted to have it done but contractors were too much $$$. We saved thousands by free material, other than pegs and mortar and doing it ourselves. We've been stocking up on stone for a long time so we had it when we were ready. Free is my favorite 4 letter "F word"...!!!

[@geeeee8268]

I did a kitchen backdrop like that. Got zbrick. Same concept but they come glued to a net in 2sq/ft rectangles. Much easier vs laying single bricks.

[@BYOTools]

Nice! I've seen that as well and would love to try it out on a back splash for sure. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.

[@syedmazhar7666]

One of the best videos on KZbin. This is exactly what i was looking for. 👍

[@BYOTools]

Love hearing that and thanks so much for watching. So glad the video helped and good luck on your project.

[@JO-uh1bz]

Good job! Two hammers ends together though is a big no no as there’s a risk of them exploding. Something to do with hitting hardened steel with hardened steel if I remember correctly.

[@dannyboy2180]

Yeah, should have used a copper hammer, not steel on steel

[@headachebaby]

This is gorgeous. I've always wanted a brick house as it looks timeless and having this brick veneer is a great solution. I keep seeing the manufactured stone veneer, which is ok, but thankfully, I found that brick veneer is possible. I'm subscribed.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Nice atomony

[@timcent7199]

I was a little sceptical at the beginning while expecting things to criticise. This video turned out to be very informative as well as simply satisfying to watch. Bravo young man, Bravo.

[@cgl729]

Uh-maze-ing!!!! Hands down top notch. I have wanted to do this to my house for so long and I’m grateful to have this video pop up in my feed randomly. Thanks for the pointers mate!

[@MariMari-vq8hl]

Looks doable for possibly myself and husband! We have moved to home that’s all vinyl siding coming from our previous home that had a front exterior in nice brick. Even if we don’t do it- lol- I learned so much from your video and I totally am the same when it comes to leveling everything or it will just bother me even if I’m the only one that notices. 😂

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear MM and thanks so much for sharing. This was a fun project but a lot of work for sure. True Level is always important :)

[@claudiorodriguez1143]

Great job! BTW, something about your voice that is soothing.

[@nicolep2151]

Bob Ross calming.

[@dudedude923]

Thanks for posting this. I need to do a small section of brick underneath a basketball goal because I keep tearing up my vinyl siding. I tried to shop for brick but didn't even know most of the terms for the supplies I needed to locate. Now, I know a lot more about it.

[@johnmoon3848]

I just had to subscribe! Your filming, editing, personality, skills and knowledge are awesome. Unbelievably great videos! You don't even need to be interested in construction to love them! 🔨

[@scotmatheson1109]

I was always wondering how to deal with the non masonry walls, and learned through watching this about the cement board. Will definitely have to watch several more times before attempting this on my house. I live on Massachusetts/New Hampshire border, so getting the moisture barrier and drip edge is crucial to a safe and secure house. And I did get the Rick and Morty reference.

[@davidbell7094]

Excellent job...looks like it's actually been built with full size bricks...very authentic looking 👌

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Thats too much headache. I'm like Wrigleys gum I'm even better to share 🤣

[@masoudpourjam9930]

This is a great video clip to help for anybody's DIY project, he is very generous in explaining everything we need for brick laying of this style

[@BYOTools]

Thanks for the kind words and support MP. Just know its Brent, not Keith haha.

[@thelog86]

I have never seen anyone use rock board or redguard on exterior of home. Its definately water protected 3 or 4 times over..a. contractor would have charged 2 arms and a leg to give you that much protection, that's the benefit of DIY, nothing can ever be overkill if your happy. That part of the house will be bone dry 500 years from now. Id love someone like you to do a job for me. One thing for sure, i definately wouldnt want to work for you. And i say that in the most positive way possible..everything has to be perfect

[@sixhundred3score6]

I didn't catch the reasoning behind the cement board being used outdoors. Was this just to flatten the transition? Also in the veneer world, working from the top down is common. Less chance of a mess on the stones and bricks below

[@paulblattenberger9447]

True level brings an euphoria feeling, so says Morty. Great reference!!!!

[@macmen007]

Excellent, don't have to worry about painting that part again!

[@collomix]

Great tip about adding liquid first. Proper mix techniques, materials and tools are the first and very important step to getting a quality finished product.

[@Mariazellerbahn]

Same tip goes for powdered mashed potato. Practice with mashed potato first, cos it's cheaper and you can eat the bad mix as well as the good (Y)

[@shantor100]

I've never been able to score cement board of any type. Finally got shears and they cut beautiful and no dust

[@lkmayhew9390]

What a wonderful tutorial. So easy to understand and follow. Your house turned out beautifully!👌

[@frederickbowdler1509]

Yes definitely seal gap between end grain an horizontal profile

[@clintonkim5075]

Awesome step by step instruction with gentle voice!

[@ArtisanTony]

It's a good idea to put a bonding agent on poured concrete walls. The can be too smooth to put this type of veneer on. I had some of this pop off a concrete walls. I checked with my sub and he had not used a binding agent. it was a just coupe of pieces and could have been worse.

[@herrlip72]

When you strike with the jointing tool alway strike downwards on the perps first then strike horizontal second, that way you don't get strike lines in the horizontal

[@sonubiabiodun7908]

Am a new begginers on this, and I love it with passion.

[@860smalley]

I was taught by an old school bricklayer and i use a trowel and pointer to do my mortar lines

[@garrettp.5018]

Awesome work! Noticed you didn’t apply water proofing on the concrete block portion of your house. I want to apply brick veneer on to my house block foundation. Do I need any water management?

[@bjkjoseph]

Looks good....colonial blue was big in the 70"s

[@moodlesracing4244]

As soon as you said “true level” I knew what you meant

[@Sarnt_Eskie]

Reminded me of true north lmao 😅

[@sahrealsound]

Great video but I would like to make the point that it's not a good idea to hit a hardened hammer surface with another hardened hammer surface. I learned this the hard way whilst working underground in a coal mine! Luckily I got away with a few visits to the eye hospital!

[@nattaleehassan2625]

Perfection. I love the finish. The brick really enhances the home.

[@steelman86]

"Keep a watchin".........quaint!!.....OH, and i vote for the blue jeans vs camo fatigue ones! Never duck leg day at the gym!! Beautiful job here!!!

[@frederickbowdler1509]

I think you may have used a z profile but i want more of a slope to ger water away from end grain of plank or fill all geps with a suitable sealant and repaint siding

[@serenityprojects7364]

Looks sooo amazing! Really! It’s more appreciated after watching all of the time and work that you put into it. The great part is that you put that extra time and caution into making sure that you don’t have any water condensation. Moist!! Lol yeah I don’t love that word but I definitely wouldn’t comment if anyone said it and tell them that they shouldn’t. I just that was hilarious that you brought it up and I hear so many people around me said that they don’t like it. So funny. Great job I really do love the look. How satisfying.

[@serenityprojects7364]

Ugh sorry for the word displacement all over. Lol I speak text and sometimes forget to go over it before I send.

[@ryklin1]

Looks excellent and seems sound. Should keep out moisture for many years

[@vernakpakiwa1587]

Looks good. I love the surprise with Pata Pata playing at the end!

[@PravaLeadEstimator]

True Level... Nothing will feel level again

[@14yours]

I was hunting the KZbin like crazy to find the video to do the process and finally found a full walkthrough video. Awesome job man

[@BERKUTFP]

my friend you did a terrific job, I am planning to do something similar due to having nearly the same garage configuration under my house entry,

[@MichaelBlast]

I have a older block home in FL and I'm looking for ways to decorate and protect the lower part of the house about 2-3 ft from the ground. Was considering stucco finish and looking for educational videos.

[@mohamede.7479]

So much work but it turned out great. Another great video

[@miguelcjr777]

Man that looks amazing, you did a heck of a job, what a beautifully difference. 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear Miguel and thanks so much for watching. Greatly appreciate the support.

[@yeasinarafat4482]

Nice

[@larryprice2694]

Great job, looking to do this for a couple of steps on the side of our porch. Thanks for all the info you provided and great video. I think true level might be the horizon? It becomes obvious when looking at it from a cockpit.

[@shigangzhang5662]

Amazing. Love the way you water proof the the wall.

[@anthonythorp7291]

18:45. This old sewer worker actually taught my cousin a building mason the brush thing. He would let the mortar dry and use acid the next day to clean up the joints.

[@babbo507]

Used a adhesive instead of mortar, it's made specifically for thin brick. Great stuff highly recommend the glue.

[@rebekkad.2092]

That brick veneer looks amazing! Now it's time to replace the blue siding.

[@ToxaJart]

Excellent video! I appreciate you mentioning the names of all the materials!

[@trinityestrada9588]

I love how the house looked before bricks. I like the bricks but I would only install them on a run down wall or a new wall.

[@michaeljoseph7951]

U make it look so easy. Great video. Moist comment was one of ur funniest comments. Good job

[@803brando]

i like using a polymer modifed mortar. might be twice the price but a polymer mortar has better adhesion. you can get a polymer additive to mix in with cheap mortar too.

[@kirtonk]

Thank you for this video. I'm getting ready to replace vinyl siding with Flexebrick and this showed me how much more involved brick veneer is and some thing to watch out for in the installation of the flexebrick.

[@Rexag]

Great Job....I just know that my project will have some odd situation sending me down another road, but I always get there.

[@johnjoyce2508]

use the heel of the pointing joiner it keeps moisture in the mortar not like when using the tip as it tears the mortar to look dry. Also do long lines as it is faaster not just little brick lengths you don't let the mortar dry out.

[@stevecooper6653]

Nice job 👍🏻 looks so much better with the brick look 👀

[@back2fla]

Three words. You are Awesome looks amazing, I am from the caribeam always wanted to learn how to do this work

[@bobcuster8930]

Wow! What an excellent, professional, video that clearly explains how to do brick veneer the right way!

[@christophermalfa4689]

Beautiful! You can mortar my brick anytime!

[@theodorehyatt1782]

Great job looking good make sure it's stiff before starting

[@jonathandurman899]

I really appreciated the outro song - much love from South Africa

[@davidmiera8858]

Love it! Great job. Now you’re giving me ideas. Hmmmmmm. . .

[@normbograham]

working from the top down. that's the way I do it. I like doing the roof first.

[@pcno2832]

The brick looks great and the style of the garage doors go particularly well with it. 21:10 good choice for closing music; I always loved the 1967 version, the the remix sounds pretty good as well.

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

Dang.... that turned out great ! Completely updated the look. Nice job

[@victorfonseca306]

Looks amazing. Nice job and a definite improvement to the curb appeal.

[@BYOTools]

Great to hear victor and thanks so much for watching. Hope you subscribed.

[@cjp371]

Nice!!!!! I have a full brick veneer that needs to be redone, and my wife always hated the color of the old bricks. Replacing with different colors might be the answer, and if so these thin bricks could be a cheaper and easier way to do it.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Mythbusters showed is that hitting hammer faces makes them shatter. Lots of alternatives. Loved the video. Stay safe..

[@stevenyoung6415]

Fantastic! I was wondering how I could do it so perfectly and ensure there would be no water infiltration! Excellent! Thank you! I will be so ready to replace my 63 year-old house bottom painted wood siding on the garage with brick to match the other brick around the front of the house. 😉👍🏽

[@AEXpnw]

Kept wanting you to keep going on the other side but it looks great. Thinking about this for my house.

[@dennishernaez8503]

Love it, the ending background music

[@BYOTools]

Right?! It’s my fav! Thanks for watching Dennis and hope you subscribed.

[@frederickbowdler1509]

Not sure if I like the horisontal flashing under the vertical boards it looks like it will hold and pool water what do you think? Better with a z profile dripping on to brick face see what I mean

[@baronconsultinggeneralserv6340]

Great job! Inspires me to do some on my recently bought home. And... LMAO at the use of the word "moist". highlighting it made it sound naughty lol

[@violetjames7534]

Nice work. Curious how much it costs all in. I wonder if Faux brick panel siding would have ended up being similar in cost but quicker to install.

[@karelkaivanto5100]

True Level - lifetime aspiration :)

[@albertsitoe7340]

Lol Shout out to the music at the end as a South African it is a classic well the original not the remix 😂 awesome job mate looks amazing 🤩

[@bradleysear7944]

Consumate job, if l ever need any work done l will trust you to do the work- also you are a Baker too and you are right , you always' s want to float your mix on top of the water or liquid instead of the opposite

[@jdubdetailing6230]

I just wanted to tell you. Good job. I’ve your attitude and character. And…..your tile /brick is pretty good too lol. Keep up the great work.

[@sambeaumont395]

This looks really nice. Certainly upmarket on what you had.

[@jamespatterson1433]

I have never done this so this may be a stupid question. You know normally full size bricks lay on a foundation ledge for suport, and a metal "L" (lintal) to go over opens hense the garage door. Does the motor do the job, doesn't need any additional so called suport? That was great work looks perfect!

[@timmyd2059]

Love that finish, absolute game changer that veneer