Laying concrete blocks and ICF. (TIPS AND TRICKS)

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Just wanted to say man i still watch the channel. Love yesterday vid as well

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks buddy. I see you are crushing it on KZbin. Good job and you videos are funny. People love them.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@bondobuilt386 i appreciate it. We had success w shorts, kinda just playing around w some concrete stuff. I have a question, did u start youtube b4 covid?

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes I did start before Covid. @@GRUBB-MUDD

[@JohnVanMeter58]

I noticed how clean and organized you keep your projects. I'm the same way.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks I try and leave a good impression.

[@matteberry58]

You make those blocks look light and you set them like you've done it a few times...... And those ICF walls are straight as a new level. You have a great team, even if they're a little rough for KZbin!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks for the comment buddy.

[@michaelvonfeldt9629]

I never get sick of the ICF content

[@BillSchimandle]

Thanks for showing the produce labels and names very helpful

[@bondobuilt386]

You are welcome

[@jimanderson4495]

Another good job in the books. It would be nice to see the “whole” finished project sometime. I’m watchin these hour long Bondo’s at night and not falling asleep. Now that’s great content. Thanks Ron

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you for watching.

[@tima7763]

I wish all contractors were as honest and skilled as yourself!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you.

[@mikeaustin9810]

Bondo I really like the way you explain yourself in these videos

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Mike. I try to get you guys the important info best I can. 😀

[@twestgard2]

I appreciate the basic block laying instructions in this video

[@williamglaser6577]

It is a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you. 😀

[@Toto-is8ci]

I don't do any work like this but the information on how masonry is done is fantastic. Your attention to detail and creativity is really cool! Amazing number of things that you have to keep track of. Putting in your mistakes and how you fix em is super integrity at work!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks I appreciate that comment.

[@davelindgren5245]

Always wanted to learn how to do this. Now I'm to old to old to be moving blocks around. Very informative. That dog has an awesome life, getting to go to work with dad every day.

[@dougmasin5726]

You and your crew do damn good work. Thanks for sharing the knowledge!

[@russellgilson4072]

Nice job, your skill set is evident!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Russell

[@AnArchistAvm]

Watching you lay block took me back to to the 70’s when I worked for my uncle doing flat work and blocks. He expected 1000 blocks a day including corners. I stayed in college and became an engineer because of him. He was a MAN, and lifting 40,000 pounds a day made me one too.

[@toddavis8603]

I'm home in NYC, with the flu watchin' you, and you boys make masonry look easy.☆☆☆

[@bondobuilt386]

Hope you feel better I am sick as well right now.

[@johnpalmer9088]

I like the way you lay block you know what you are doing good job

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks John.

[@MrNobody2828]

Bondo, you are so good at explaining at what is going on and what you are doing! You got dam good help that knows what to do too! Wish you were closer, got 2 projects to do here.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Scott I appreciate that.

[@patrickjordan7670]

Just watching you laying the blocks there very similar to what we use here In Ireland nine inch cavity blocks I'd say there a lot lighter unless you're making them look lighter very tidy work I was just drinking with a guy today that's building a icf house for his son it's getting very popular over here in Ireland very tidy work keep it going interesting videos 👍👍👍

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks for the comments Patrick. Especially people watching me from Ireland is so cool.

[@workwithkevin]

I like your explanation of block install. Nice work.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you

[@gregpaterson330]

Thanks for the block laying lesson very helpful

[@bondobuilt386]

Your welcome.

[@henrykaiser3519]

Hey Bondo thanks for the tips on block work I'm going to be putting up a garage this spring and I'm gonna do the footers and block myself.

[@bondobuilt386]

Awesome Henry glad to help buddy.

[@jacobbuckley8232]

I always thought it was amazing that little bit of mortar holds those bricks together so good

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes and good luck breaking apart a good mortar joint.

[@bruceduffy3858]

As a carpenter I've always found it easier to frame on a proper foundation. As a kid I'd be there a day in advance to square up and layout, your work would make that day for me very short, always nice to have a free afternoon. The next morning I could have my guys use those walls as a reference to staighten their strings!!! No excuses. You might want to check your toolbox though, one of your rulers must be mismarked, toss it..👍👍

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks but where I messed up was not seeing the other 1 on the blueprint. I read it as 1" instead of 11". lol

[@xaap8408]

Looking like a superb job like you always deliver! good stuff!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you😀

[@chipmiller9074]

That's looking great!!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Chip.

[@gjones5153]

we always put planks down to set the blocks on to keep them out of the dirt and instead of motor pans we had a motor board with one roller on it and rolled it along on top of the wall.

[@bondobuilt386]

Ya Greg we do that with the planks sometimes as well

[@Saywhatohno]

Amazing video!!! is there training on ICF? and wouldnt the expanding foam at the footing move the ICF becasue the foam will expand?

[@bondobuilt386]

There is training for ICF. My son went to a Nudura training seminar. We only use a little foam so no.

[@kubota33]

Very nice work on the blocks. I did 136 feet of blocks and 4 feet high. I got a crash course on it by a mason for a few hours. It's not that easy, I was kinda slow but it looked great. Nice video

[@bondobuilt386]

Awesome I like laying blocks its a full body workout and you get paid to do it. LOL

[@darrelwilson2875]

Very interested in the frost protection process. I will use what I learn when we retire and move to our new home in Wyoming. Frost line is around 5 feet, and I need to put up a 30 X 40 shop.

[@bondobuilt386]

Awesome glad to help Darrel

[@josephrottina1901]

You guys do quality work. Great video 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@scotthultin7769]

17 👍's up BB thank you for sharing this video with us all 😊

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks Scott

[@matthewnasci2646]

Good instructions on laying block.

[@chacebryan1559]

The parge looks good. Im tying to look into different texture finishes other than the brush. In my area I. Running into an issue even getting the product to parge my foxblocks. Kcmo

[@bondobuilt386]

Thank you.

[@erikpound5285]

Thanks for these videos, Bondo. I'm curious to know what kind of inspection process you have to go through.

[@bondobuilt386]

Our footers need inspection before we pour and all walls need to be inspected before backfilling.

[@RJM1011]

Thumbs up and shared thank you for the video. 😊👍

[@thereelmowerchannel6183]

Great videos. Thanks

[@91rss]

Mortar bed is 1 1/2 or 2 " round abouts?

[@bondobuilt386]

like 1-1/2 for a normal bed joint. it depends also on mortar consistency and outside temps.

[@Musclecar1972]

I like that style of conveyor, the old ones didn’t extend and retract, these are more like a Tele-belt. 👍 To bad Circle T doesn’t have a front with conveyor on it, would be even better, but I don’t know of any companies locally that have one. And that’s a really good idea for the pier forms, could use plastic drums as well I would imagine, wish I had thought of it when I was in business!👍👌And recycling at the same time!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks and yes the drums worked awesome and they were free.

[@mstephens814]

Enjoying the channel and all the knowledge you give! Do you see a big difference in the brands of ICF blocks you work with? Thanks!

[@johnverdin6600]

What kind of mud do you use to set your blocks in with

[@bondobuilt386]

Type S mordar for concrete blocks.

[@johnverdin6600]

@bondobuilt386 thanks alot I watch your video all the time

[@michaelvonfeldt9629]

What mix and slump are you using? Do you ever use water reducer? Love this channel and ICF, I have learned a lot.

[@thereadinesschannel7610]

You might have addressed this in another vid but what is the reason for the block work on the one section vs ICF all around. I’m not a builder so I’m curious what I might learn for my own house build.

[@bondobuilt386]

The concrete block wall is much cheaper. Also it is backfilled on both sides so not as much benefit to have the ICF in that part.

[@paulgilliland2992]

Curious if it would not be easier to use 2 bys to make those intermediate post supports? Seems like a lot of fussing around with barrels . Anyway your job site is super organized and tidy and makes for a safe work environment.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks. I think there were so many pads that the barrels worked out real good. No lumber wasted and we could just leave the forms on. I just read the blueprint wrong and that caused a pain.

[@dzljon]

Good job!

[@ninorcsinned3465]

How much do those 8" blocks cost typically

[@bondobuilt386]

They are around $2.00 a piece if you pick them up.

[@ninorcsinned3465]

@bondobuilt386 I'm sorry I meant the icf blocks

[@frednewman2162]

I don't understand all the 'jack post' pads? Why are that many needed for that size footprint? Is it that they are, reducing framing sizes and increasing the amount of jack posts?

[@bondobuilt386]

All I know was the architect called for them in the print.

[@91rss]

look at making an aftercooler for air compressors. work great, use an old oil cooler and the fan from a computer server as they are 110 Volt. . friend pulled the cooler from a late 90's Chev diesel . or there is option like a copper hot water baseboard heater with all the fins on it.

[@roiad876]

did you use special fasteners to hold the anchor bolts or just squeeze them in? I'd rather tie them to the rebar

[@mattborden1816]

Are those pads lined up for the post and beams?

[@Dozz70]

Ron......Outstanding Video Buddy!! Super Informative

[@robertnash2446]

That one guy must be sponsored by Reebok underwear!

[@91rss]

How much rust is permissable on rebar ? in case you see a bunch for sale? but its a bit old

[@bondobuilt386]

I do not mind a little surface rest but if it has started to flake or pit I would not use it. Or wire brush it off with a wire head on a grinder if it was cheap enough.

[@91rss]

@@bondobuilt386 thanks I have a slab to do next yr edging on top of a 2 course block wall , gonna be an 2 advil day.

[@chrisrichardson8908]

How do u like the fox block compared to other brands .I'm sure their much cheaper

[@bondobuilt386]

I like Nudura better but yes the Fox were a bit cheaper not not a bunch.

[@elplata7224]

This is great!

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks

[@kevindonohoe6605]

Is there 2 minutes of video missing? From 42:45 to 44:45

[@DonEunice-u8h]

I just started watching your videos I like to learn different things so I can do them myself. I cant physically do this type of work but I would and wish I could you would be the one I would want to work for. I do have a question can you explain what the brooming is for? Also can you explain what that round machine does? I also think that a good background song to play when you are doing a fast speed is "born to be wild" HAHA. Anyway Keep up the good work. I just sent you a email as well. Please read. Don

[@bondobuilt386]

Hi Don. The brooming just is to create a broom finish which is non slip like for a sidewalk. The power trowel will trowel the concrete super smooth and create a hard smooth surface like a basement or garage floor. We have to be careful with playing music because of copy write issues.

[@DonEunice-u8h]

@@bondobuilt386 Thanks for answering my question and also replying not many would respond. I will be watching more of your videos tonight.

[@bondobuilt386]

awesome @@DonEunice-u8h

[@loveandpeace2765]

I don't understand what you need these Jackpod pads for. Are you planning to build a column on the pad? (sure not) or do you just need a stable base for your ceiling scaffolding? Is it not enough to clean the ground and find some stable earth? Could you please explain?

[@shawnauten3934]

Hey Bondo how would you compare Nudura to Fox Block. Are they pretty similar. I've been using Nudura for a while. Appreciate your videos.

[@bondobuilt386]

@@shawnauten3934 I like Nudura a little better but I like the fox block supplier so I been going with them. They both can build a nice wall. Glad you like the videos brother

[@markdoan1472]

Amazed at how well the crew works considering they’re not necessarily diet conscious race horses

[@bondobuilt386]

Were corn fed Northern boys. lol 😂

[@johnwhitehurst474]

Spray foam verses laying peices cut? The foam would be solid while foam covers it all with a tight seal against the wall and ground, what kind of cost difference is it and option for customer?

[@tylerbarrett6652]

Is Biscuit losing weight? Looks like maybe 30 lbs. Anyway, it's great to see you do these jobs... with some methods that are a bit different than what I'm used to seeing. Cutting up those barrels is genius... is it because they don't make sonotubes with that diameter? Gonna be interesting how you take that form off, though. (I'm only half way thru). I keep wishing, with these concrete channels, that the builder would show us the rest of the job. The foundation is cool and everything but sometimes the project is so cool you want to see it thru start to finish. Kind of a letdown. Some of these builders would enjoy just about instant youtube success if they'd just start a youtube channel... lol. Thanks for sharing all this with us.

[@bondobuilt386]

Thanks. I got the Barrels for free The metal will just stay on there. We are usually gone while the house is built and then come back for more work after.

[@yips_way]

ooh - another video so soon. Happy 😆

[@gjones5153]

another thing we used to do was to use both 16 and 18" long blocks so as to not have cut blocks in a wall.

[@bondobuilt386]

Yup good idea Greg.

[@joehuinker7009]

What brand of beer is that Bondo? Nice work as always!

[@familiasouza889]

you could cut a pvc pipe in the middle to keep the blocks upper part clean from concret

[@joehuinker7009]

Bondo ever rip a knuckle open on a rebar?

[@jmistret419]

Wasnt paying attention. How come they didnt use fox block for whole job?

[@bondobuilt386]

The stem walls with concrete blocks are cheaper.

[@jmistret419]

@@bondobuilt386 ok thanks

[@tpep1693]

Yes, a great way to cut the top out, just beware of what was in the barrel!

[@gjones5153]

does Shawn change hoodies for every different contractor

[@csehszlovakze]

9:16 no pressure :D

[@TheAxecutioner]

From 42:47 to 44:44 the screen goes black

[@loriesdobes]

I was wondering why all the stuff I watched it seems that there are very little homes with basements ?

[@RDJim]

It would have been nice to see Kyle's spray foam job... I'm sure it's buried by now.

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes it is buried Jim Sorry.

[@charlesviner1565]

There goes the mud 🎶🎵🎼🕺🏿🤣🤣🤣👍other than cost, why do you use Fox Blocks?

[@highhavencabin]

Enjoy the videos Men

[@MikeSTGL]

Why not ICF the garage also ?

[@brnmcc01]

It's probably not heated

[@Praterphil]

You're awesome, you tough old bastard! Oops, language!

[@bondobuilt386]

LMAO 😀

[@gjones5153]

if you really want to lay blocks fast you can not butter the ends and then use a motor gun to fill the end joints after.

[@stevenherner298]

Rebar in the piers

[@bondobuilt386]

yes we put it in there.

[@brnmcc01]

@11:15 is the rebar for piers

[@bondobuilt386]

Yes at 11:30 I talk about this. @@brnmcc01

[@shopart1488]

Why not just pour the garage walls it seems a lot faster. That is what I did on my house. Poured footers three days later set forms and poured the entire foundation the following Monday. in the meantime, while waiting for the footers to set, we started other jobs.

[@GaryLofgren-g4w]

Pond they probably don’t have anyways

[@andreycham4797]

As a diywer I would make a cheater tool out of plywood similar to bricky tool

[@andreycham4797]

Did you try to set blocks on adhesive foam, before you fill up all block cells with grout?

[@martymcmahon6105]

There goes the mud

[@bigpaddy8363]

If mixing the cement on the outside, why working on the inside? 🤔 the blocks and cement should be on the outside, your not working efficiently

[@johncarlson7955]

Lol family show

[@arthurhouston3]

You sure make a lot mistakes. $$$$

[@Rebel-76]

Damn biscuit put a brawl on 😂, nah just Fking with ya, That retaining wall looks cool as fk last retaining wall I did we used Plywood and 2×4's lol y'all's wall look fisdcated 👈 spelling.

[@kenhawkins5469]

Crappy why doesn't ANYONE use a spirit level 🎚️

[@bondobuilt386]

what is a spirit level?

[@brnmcc01]

That's what a string and laser are for, and you can feel if the block is tilted with your trowel...

[@brnmcc01]

@@bondobuilt386 What you called a torpedo level. I guess he missed the part of the vid with the laser...🤣

[@bondobuilt386]

Oh ya no need for that. LOL@@brnmcc01

[@bondobuilt386]

Yup for sure. @@brnmcc01

[@matteberry58]

You make those blocks look light and you set them like you've done it a few times...... And those ICF walls are straight as a new level. You have a great team, even if they're a little rough for KZbin!