HOW TO LAY BLOCKS [Bricklaying for beginners E.P.13 ]

Today's Bricklaying for beginners episode is all about laying blocks! Ever wanted to learn how to lay blocks to a line and build block corners, then this is the episode for you!! Enjoy!!
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[@evocarti]

One block is six bricks, not nine.

[@RodianBuilds]

My mess up, I said 9 and then knew I said the wrong amount, said 6 and then edited in the wrong one.

[@TheNakedrat]

@@RodianBuilds tut tut

[@eddieharding5961]

@@RodianBuilds Amount is a volume . You can have an amount of muck and not a number of muck , by the same token you have a number of blocks and not an amount !!

[@goldentrowel1968]

Dont be trivial . I dont see you doing any tutorials

[@eddieharding5961]

@@goldentrowel1968 You are obviously right . But if you had been in the right place over the last 45 years you would have . Just tell me when I am wrong , if you are a proper bricklayer . I like Andy Doughty and Stu Compton they let their trowels do the talking .

[@ianskeldon6032]

I love the way all the smart arses have to point out that they're way of doing is it better, but I wouldn't have a workshop out back if I had waited for them to put it on youtube. Nice one Rodian

[@jm-qo8dw]

I like him he s having a go teaching people.

[@miguelr.soriano9179]

Aside any technical aspect! Rodian, I really mean this! Your videos, gave me the chance to a better life, I'm new in a different country, and started as a construction labour a couple months ago, your superb explanations made me skyrocket from labour to a brick layer in no time (the position was available) I couldn't emphasize enough this: thank you for what you do, your work is awesome!

[@musicmugger666]

Nice to have a teacher who is fun to learn from. Too many serious people about these days. Keep up the great work

[@fast4life100]

The bloopers are pure gold mate. Subscribed as you are straight to the point and dont sugar coat your mistakes 👍

[@sevenbridgesoneriver4838]

Forget the ones who wanna tell ya u said it wrong or ur out by three, ur knowledge u have just passed on has made me sure I can start making my garden room come photo studio myself! Good man! Ur right about Neville Neville and I'm sure hundreds have told you Bootiful Bernard harks back to Bernard Matthews Frozen Chicken Adds! Good man thank you, top lad! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@heihar2007]

I have no intention of doing any building my self, however I really like to see your video's makes me appreciate the effort and techniques that go in to bricklaying. (I think its called bricklaying)

[@AshFromEarth]

Great videos Rodian, I’ve learned loads from you! I’m going to have a go at building a block retaining wall in my garden which until watching your videos I didn’t think I’d be able to do..! Thanks for all the effort you put into these mate 🙌🏼

[@tommoody4018]

Thanks for the video - its a great help from a real guy who's simply trying to pass on good advice!

[@farrierlife]

The commentary so funny! Your making me laugh and learn at the same time 👍🏻. Gary Neville and his brother! Then you forgot about what your doing next. And here’s what you shouldn’t do next 😂😂👌🏼

[@carlosbastidas8551]

Nice Thank You for showing this, much appreciated

[@mm0077]

Good intro with the planes. Good tutorial. Keep them going.

[@juliansmith2465]

Fantastic teaching here, excellent work mate! I'm doing a outdoor kitchen for the first time and never done bricklaying but this sort of into is so well presented

[@SteveAndAlexBuild]

Omg I love the outtakes , hilarious. That’s the trouble with working alone you have to bollock yourself .😆😆. Imperial brickwork is a pain as it doesn’t course in with the Blockwork . I put a 90 degree twist in the ties and put them in the block preps so they aren’t bent up or down 🧱👍🏽

[@monte4955]

Awesome job mate. Thanks for putting together. 👍

[@Joeybuilder0114]

I cut a 3/4 block and lay it on top of a full one, then the off cut (110mm piece) put on same course round the corner, that way no waste and 1 cut every 2 course puts the corner up. Hope that makes sense.

[@nealefinch4346]

really enjoy watching your videos. cheers!

[@mduduzimthethwa6955]

Thank you for this training it means a lot to me

[@MrJohnnynapalm7]

Very informative video - thanks for sharing 👍

[@SIMON2500065]

Hello mate, just to say I was always taught to knock off the 135mm as it just reduces wastage and it works a treat, but your way of doing it is just as good mate even though never seen the 100mm block instead. Will try it your way next time ..! 👍

[@ronin99999]

Beautiful work.

[@leehusher8573]

Great vids m8. Slowly building my shed with your vids well appreciated 👍👍

[@KingstonHomeMaintenance]

Regarding the bound, a block being 440mm, chop off 100mm, use the remaining 340 to create your half bond on second course then use the 100mm to create your bond on the return of second course, plus I usually turn the 100mm through 90 degrees so I get a perfect neat joint all the time.

[@jollygreengiant]

Lovin' the bloopers mate.

[@coventryrestoration2818]

Those frisco brick mates are a wicked bit of kit! Thanks for the suggestion

[@stevelindsey6158]

Start with a 12 and 5/8 including the first course the one with the head showing that will give you half Bond the way you do is fine too I've been doing it over 40 years good job mate

[@grantsparkes7457]

Good video mate, simple and straight to the point. I’m going to build my first ever brick wall soon 🤞

[@usynnstradler]

What for?

[@georgelumsden6696]

Thanks for the information ,its been a great help👍😊

[@frederickbeggy4111]

I enjoyed your video and I liked they you explained the block laying process.

[@eddjordan2399]

iv got one of those tapes there brilliant.

[@adevgun]

Excellent info thanks I loved the bloopers 😂

[@K20TypeR]

What a brilliant video. Thanks for explaining the art of laying to a noob

[@markhep]

Nice vid the out takes made me laugh 😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@johnswain6054]

I'm struggling with a front extension for my recently disabled wife to have a shower and toilet room and this vid has helped me greatly. My biggest mistake is the consistency of the muck. I've totally butchered the first 2 courses but will have everything squared up tomorrow 👍 thanks for the lesson and wish you lived near Shrewsbury and wanted to come and help me.

[@JxD19]

I know it’s been 6 months but hope you and your wife are doing well and how’s the front extension been for you!? Managed to get it sorted and all done ?

[@justutubn]

Hold the block in the left hand troll in right go over the line with the block the put the point of ur trowel under the block to help you guide it in place. Then butter the block for the next block with the mud you cut. That's how we do it. Commercial bricklayer from usa love your work man.

[@dubs3400]

Great explanation! Thank you!

[@steveelkins6031]

My sides were splitting on those video cuts. Those bloody planes!!! #@%& Awesome videos by the way. Keep them coming.

[@dazza944]

“Beautiful Bernard” comes from the old Bernard Matthews chicken & turkey adverts from the 80s didn’t it? lol

[@andrewjones5513]

its bootiful

[@SajjadAhmed-dw9kw]

Lovely work

[@robertbarr6318]

Thanks mate very helpful video 👍

[@paulashford4155]

Cool video..very helpful!!

[@jerrychetty2524]

I know and understand basic Bricklaying but this is a very good video instruction thank you

[@paulnewman1740]

I'm a mason and have been for the last 22 years , found your vids on here and cant stop watching . I always cut 4 inches off a block and which leaves a 13 inch piece, use both the 13 and the 4 on the corner , every other row , keeps the half bond with no waste what so ever ... keep up the great work bud. Perhaps you could do a video on keeping your trowels and tools clean ?

[@CharlieEvansBristol]

So would the 4 be used in place of the 100mm block?

[@elliottdebell7783]

Charlie Evans 4 inches wall is 100mm... technically 100mm is 4 and a half inches but we call it 4 inch and 9inch work

[@barneslifegeorgiaedition9857]

Great instruction!

[@monin1983]

Love the fact that you throw the one tool that is used for dimensional accuraccy across a load of crap behind you lol 🤣

[@hotpoker4212]

Great job ,Rodian,if you cut 110 piece for the bond, use the other piece,on the bottom first block,and you will have half bond,🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@aclassdiamonddrilling8725]

proper thanks need the info as starting as a bricklaying improver next monday when i got the money im going to buy a plane to fly by and say thanks lmao .. na really top man i have learnt so much just watching .. and needed to lol i hope im going to be ok now ....

[@RodianBuilds]

I'll be waving up to you in your plane...you'll be the only one I dont curse at 🤣🤣

[@stevenryan6008]

Hey that’s a great video. I’m inspired. I’m buying an old house in France and I’ve got a fair bit of block laying to do, something I’ve never attempted before. I’m a bit more confident now !!

[@TheTacticalHaggis]

Ha. Same here except in rural Romania. We contracted out the renovation to the existing building so we can live in it but I want to block 2/3s of the barn and eventually do an extension to the house myself

[@MrWildWales]

Thanks for the video good info

[@pieterhartzer7884]

41:16 So, I am not the only one! Gives me hope for sure :D

[@gurpalsahota9726]

I've seen some garage's built with front and rear facing with bricks and walls with blocks, and Piers or pillars with concrete blocks integrated into the block wall, would you be able to show a video on these please?

[@patsyhiston9686]

Great help thanks

[@RizwanMustafaTheMullerRider]

This video is brilliant, well explained and demonstrated for novices looking to take on a project. Thank you! When building an internal wall that’s non load bearing, do you need to dig out footings or can you build directly on to a solid concrete floor?

[@kevatnorthfield]

From memory Larry was a boxer Larry Foley. He won a prize of $150,000 hence happy as Larry. that was in 1890

[@djkevan7210]

Wow you must be old if you can recall 'from memory' the 1800s.

[@eawykeham3900]

@@djkevan7210 I remember them days wasn't too long ago... I luckily got front row seats

[@johndowney8713]

Great video.

[@CamouflageRecordings]

Thank you 💕

[@Ferbeldeyberb]

Good vid, thanks 👍

[@hotpoker4212]

Love your videos 🇮🇪 have you ever used the whs tysack 10 inch trowel, I suffer from tendonitis,and was told it's a good trowel,to reduce repetitive strain,👍

[@dukepull]

Thanks mate 👍

[@X5COO]

+ Nice vid mate, I don't often comment, but you made me laugh & I enjoyed watching it, learned a lot too! Cheers! Liked & subbed. :)

[@SpaceFlightApparel]

Awesome

[@MarcusT86]

Coming back to this great video because I have to rebuild one of the walls in my house with block work. For the first block on the corner, considering it is the block everything else is levelled, gauged, plumbed, and ranged from, as a newcomer, and being able to take as long as I need as it’s my own house, could I just lay that first block, ensuring it is levelled and plumbed to perfection, then come back a few days later after it is solidly cured in place, and lay the rest of the blocks around it, knowing the first one won’t move?

[@georgeomalley6066]

Great video

[@mreds4058]

For me, great teacher. I will go back over your video's. If I want to build an out door shed. Which blocks should I use?

[@edhass6774]

You're the Don mate.

[@gazzajax3483]

There's a big play button on the wall at the start of vid?? keep thinking it's on my screen and gan to press it 😂😂

[@RodianBuilds]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Never noticed that

[@tonyhussey3610]

Yes..I want to press it hahah

[@ukcarrebuilds3277]

Hey. Great Video. 👍 I am planning to build a Garage but don't want to build it with Cavity walls can I just build the structure from 7 blocks with a couple of pillars at the corners in case in the future I would use it for a Side extension to build a second storey on top of it?

[@brandoncattermole9403]

This video is helpful

[@andrewturner1232]

Yea I allways got taught one cut for 2 courses but that's price work for you. The proper way is the way your showing

[@freeaneasy]

Hi you can set a block corner full block next to full block 2nd course 3/4 100mm cut next to that to maintain half bond you only have one cut

[@RobWalker1]

I've just found your channel - really good, thanks so much for making the videos! I'm investigating starting out as a bricklayer - I'm a bit older (41) so I'm a bit worried, and I don't have any contacts in the industry. Would you have any particular advice? I'll keep watching! Thanks again!

[@aaronzimmer7917]

I use a 330 and 110 cut, works well and no waste at all!

[@user-lc7xb5ch5t]

Me too

[@Notnow1]

Hey Rodian, great videos. Can block clamps/lifters be used to place the blocks? I have tennis elbow and it’s a struggle laying them with just your hands. If so could you recommend the best one. Cheers.

[@wayneward8808]

Hi mate, another good video. Could you advise me what the best type of blocks to use for an outdoor planter? Will be rendering some of the sides when it’s built. Cheers

[@ttsstt1000]

Cheapest

[@kevinbenstock8116]

Another good video mate, its good to learn about blocks as well as bricks, dont worry about any negative comments mate im sure everyone who does a video on youtube gets them. Well. if they are so fantastic. why have,nt they got their own channel, jealousy i suppose. i think you are doing great, keep it up mate.

[@constructionsecrets6048]

doing bricks is one job. learning video editing software is another. combining them is not as easy as it looks. well done to rodian.

[@RodianBuilds]

Thanks guys👍🏻😁 I've never let the negative comments get to me and never will. It has been a steep learning curve in regards to the video editing but over loved every second of it. Another hobby to add to the list 🤣🤣

[@140rware]

Rodian Builds You can suggest things to you without being negative. Eg, I hate you hitting the level, back in the day, levels were fragile, now they are tough. Things change. I enjoy your videos and I have zero desire to have a KZbin channel but when your perps wander I’m gonna moan. (And you know I’m right on it) you are teaching and some things have to be right or you get the sack. That is not negative or meant to be hurtful. You have taken on a good job helping people so some things need to be strict. Keep it up. 👍🏻

[@joseestavan7018]

I would like to what kind of type mix would you suggest for practicing laying bricks and blocks ( would you use fire clay) or (a sand and lime mixture) ???

[@lethaloutdoors001]

Beat best channel on KZbin

[@ozzyefc44]

When you do your corners how do you know that a full block will meet the other corner . Also do you use the heavier block for an outer skin and a lighter block for the inside skin if you’re doing a double block wall . Thanks

[@Smokey420Greenleaf]

amazing how many differences there are between masonry work in the US and masonry work across the pond. here in the US we use the same basic practices to lay brick/block but that half block construction wouldn't meet building code in most cases. also never seen a mason over here use a hand saw to cut a block, or a concrete mixer to mix mortar lol. what the heck are those blocks made of that's soft enough to be cut with a friggin hand saw anyway?

[@chemistrykrang8065]

They're aerated cinder blocks aka "breeze blocks" - in the UK most newer houses are an inner wall of breeze blocks and a 100 mm (4") cavity with a brick outer wall. The cavity is half-filled with 50 mm insulation fixed to the inner skin, and the wall ties keep the skins spaced apart. Most houses are only two storeys, so this construction is plenty strong enough and provides reasonable energy efficiency. Why wouldn't this method pass building code in the US? I thought most houses over there were mainly wooden? Whenever I watch US construction vids on KZbin it all seems astonishingly flimsy compared to UK houses.

[@djdippa1]

That muck is so bright 😮

[@123MRPARROTHEAD]

good video and do you have a video on how to get a brick length in a wall

[@jonneym]

Great video. So do you aim to for 20mm Mortar between each block and 10mm between a house brick?

[@danielclay2066]

Hi mate great vid, I do a 3/4 block and use the quarter for the next course. Don't want to preach mate but with the wall ties distances for building regs now are 750mm horizontal and 450mm vertical and every course on doors and windows.. Good vids though bud!

[@gerryquinn5224]

Those planes are driving you mad...Mad I say...M-A-A-A-D!!!

[@rahulsinhdodiya6932]

Pls. Make a video on how to make best lime mortar on traditional way..

[@GingerDust69]

Hey remember me. Good work. Just a question how do I add affiliate links to my videos like you have done??

[@biffoswilly]

Your lines were above the wall ties is this correct Bud - Love the channel - very informative BTW what tool do you use to rake out joints

[@murraymcgregor74]

I had a nightmare getting the cement mortar mix right despite following the guides and instructions from various sources. A trick you might wish to pass on is once the mixer has mixed the cement, sand, water and plasticiser is scoop some onto your trowel, bounce the trowel then invert the trowel and if the mix sticks it is good to go. By the way, you need to be precise about the plasticiser because if too much is added then it makes the mix soupy! I used 7N blocks for a garden wall and can say I am never doing that again as a beginner, too heavy and too hard to work with.

[@nawalskphone1479]

Sorry had to cut and paste this. Answer: It originates from a boxer called Larry Foley in the 1890s, before boxing was fully legalised. He won the biggest prize of about $150,000 dollars and a newspaper article in New Zealand had the headline “Happy As Larry” and the phrase stuck.

[@mickbolger9490]

Nawalsk Phone and beautiful Bernard relates to an advert from the 70/80s for Bernard Mathews turkeys!

[@artfulsplashertees]

Hi mate. Great video. I have never laid bricks or blocks. Do you need to measure every 10mm joint for the building inspector or can they be over or under slightly. Thx.

[@MH-wx5wv]

I'm no bricky, I'm watching these videos to learn (excellent job by the way rodian I've subscribed) but why would you not use a tape/any other tool to make a job quicker/easier. That's why we all use power tools. I like the tape and think I'll get one for any building projects in the future.

[@evocarti]

Also, with regards to the alternative means of achieving half bond corner it's called the 330 + 100 method. You place two blocks together as you first did, then place a block cut at 330mm and return it with a 100mm piece. It's also alot quicker and means less waste.

[@Bobthebrickie]

You mean 330/110🤔

[@seankelly5247]

We do the exact same as Lawrence has stated

[@Smudgeroon74]

Seen brickies lay 14newton concrete blocks on some jobs. It was a jack wall, blocks laid flat. The engineer insisted that they be 14's as it was supporting the weight of huge steels.

[@Fangs1978]

Very informative. Gary is the older brother btw

[@peterkinsey6407]

When I was bricklaying in 59 60 70s we used fishtail tie's . Basically they where 9 inch steel flat bars half inch wide twisted in the middle for the water drip ,and fishtail ed each end so they gripped the bed ,plus they where galvanised. What a basterds they where to use ,they had razer sharp edges ,had to use a bricklayer to bend to shape . I've got a few scares whilst backing up a wall with them fuckING ties sticking out .You bricky today have it cushy .pomey pete

[@hamishlarken879]

We use 290s to get back to half bond in aus

[@larrybird6890]

U can use a big piece or a little piece. I’m from the us and to get half bond sometimes u either have to use a 12 o 4 inch piece. I prefer to use the small piece as I’ve found getting 2 cuts out of one block is more efficient and lest wasteful.

[@garybrooks541]

Hi mate, gonna be building a single skin block garage at the bottom of my garden. Some say you need piers others say for solid concrete blocks single skin no piers required. Whats your thoughts on this?

[@TheTomar33]

Could do a video on picking and mixing the cement.