Everything you need to know about laying a block corner

In this video I teach you everything you need to know about laying a block corner. I show you how to spread the mortar and how to set the block. Then I explain the 4 steps to making the block level and plumb. Then I show you how to get the height you need with a laser level. Finally I teach you how I point the joints. Thanks for watching!
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This playlist is all about block foundation footings-
• Footers

[@johnmull3840]

Quit using your fist as a hammer you’ll pay for it in your older years just a little advice.

[@danglin69]

Dude, at least use a leaf blower (preferably a hose) to remove layer of dirt from footing. Common sense man. There is no connection whatsoever between your mortar and the concrete

[@aNtLoKo90650]

Right 😂😂

[@jaredspiteri2782]

It's just for instructional purposes. It'll be torn apart and rebuilt later

[@masonthemason6412]

There was no dirt on the footing

[@stevelopez372]

@@masonthemason6412 No Dirt? No Rebar layout in footing either. For educational purposes and safety I assume .

[@rollen901]

@@masonthemason6412are you serious. As a man who does footing for a living. I can obviously see dirt on the footer.

[@thomasfoster5200]

All these comments must be from high schoolers

[@donmilo4733]

You said old man I am, I am 66 and still laying units I have to need the money.love watching this young man lay corners it reminds me when I was his age now I don't have a back or knees but because of the economy I got to still put them in good luck my man.

[@carlgirolami8973]

Are footer drains not required there? Great tutorial!!

[@misterwubulous]

Excellent tutorial Mason. I'm a retired showbiz builder (movies and TV sets) and now I'm working on my house. I watch a lot of DIY/construction/how to videos and the most common mistake I see people make is "too much talk and not enough action." I often find myself yelling at the screen, "Stop talking and show me." You have have struck a very good balance of the show and tell. You have a real knack for the teaching. (I don't) I'm about to build a block wall so this is very helpful. Thanks! I liked and subscribed too.

[@PreciousForbes-f4x]

Um where is the rebar and wash off the cement what's going on here

[@dtm7909]

I noticed in other countries they don’t build leads . They use a story pole and a couple 2x4s to brace the story pole out to the dirt with some stakes . My next foundation I’m going to set up story poles and see if I like it, I think it will be faster and easier and more accurate with my marks .

[@steventhibus8402]

Yea that right tgats what does too

[@Grunt49]

Perkins Bros use story poles.

[@TyScott85]

I’ve only used story poles for brick jobs.

[@helbitkelbit1790]

My "pole" has stories to tell.....

[@russellallen5482]

Story poles are faster however you have to be fast at setting them up.

[@JoseCandia-hw6zw]

This kid is very intelligent respect

[@jwagz05]

Props buddy. Keep up the good work. Dont see many young guys passionate about there work let alone a good trade.

[@jennifermaier253]

So talented for such a young guy! Thanks for the lesson. Jennifer

[@sebastiaotavares8549]

Only 22 and working like a prol ,congrats,they are more than one way to skin a cat ,the important thing is the result,square,level an plum,I read some comment,and I would say this , I like the way I do it that the way you don’t,get it done ,move it on,just subscribed,watch and learn

[@Nttt739]

You might know how block is done, but you tend to omit alot of details around that part.

[@Joe-jv5mm]

Get yourself 1/4 pack of rebar Safety 🍄 Cap's, life saver for ditch Work 🤕😉, Great Channel 👍

[@aclive2022]

i wouldnt mention how to do it the right way with epoxy and then state you don't do it the right way. just sayin

[@EstebanFranco-x8y]

Hola amigo miró tus vídeos megusta cómo trabajas yo también soy blockero megusta pegar block tengo 61 años cumplidos i aun me rinde pegar block siempre esido rápido saludos para ti desde Tijuana gracias por compartir 👍💪

[@dtm7909]

We’re those the light weight Haydite block ? Just Hearing them rub together when you picked one up reminded me of a Haydite . All we can get is super heavy concrete blocks here.

[@albertsalas9154]

I can smell the pall mall's and the bush beer out this video😂.. Great video buddy

[@kjeanyus41]

This dude is informative. Ty

[@matthewvalimont6547]

Love your videos , thanks for all of them. Just starting out on my own and trying to get better at block work .

[@Justin-y7t4i]

Keel it up but you must follow code he a good msson but I don't use my level and tap with the level I was trained by union mason's we git graded especially safety he can lay end Block good and corner lead plum etc but you must drop rear in the footing and your mot supposed to use 11 point trowels and tap level we got ass chewing on this stuff but I suppose there is no engineering folks around

[@BuckyNave-ox4rd]

Quick question.......where are your footer string lines? I'm a 25 year mason, and most footers have string lines to indicate square.....you know the ones they use to dig the footer? Evidently you're plumbing off a line you've established off the footer. You should also explain why you do not need to range it in with the other corners. Like because its under the ground and does not need to be perfect. Other than that ...i respect the fact that you have the confidence to even make a video.

[@masonthemason6412]

I use a 90° laser pointer in ditches

[@BuckyNave-ox4rd]

@@masonthemason6412 So you lay block to a laser? How do you determine height?

[@BuckyNave-ox4rd]

@@masonthemason6412 You shoot each corner..I assume. Fair enough.

[@ericdeson414]

How much do charge to build foundation, 20'x50'

[@ddaannoommnniittee]

Very nice work 👍👍 for 22 you've already learned alot and you teach what you know well - thanks for sharing that it was good stuff - best wishes stay healthy and take care

[@stevanjakovljevic8390]

walls without foundations ? Nice , are those woke walls ?

[@da324]

What are you talking about? There's a concrete footer under the blocks he's laying.

[@stevanjakovljevic8390]

@@da324 It looks to me like it was dirt , cos it isnt clean . I saw later that he drilled holes for rebars , so its concreta and its my BAD , I made mistake . In my country , concrete is grey , like those block , not red-ish like dirt , that trick me

[@solarpall]

Nice work, very thorough

[@ScubaDracula]

New subscriber here, great how to videos. You are a good teacher brother. :) After browsing your channel I'm wondering if you can point me to a video of yours or possibly make one describing the different types of block used, block sizes (length and height) etc. I see you use corner blocks, and different ones for finished edges and what not.. Can you please give a bit more detail for those of us planning a new builds and not sure which blocks to use? I'm looking to plan the length (without having to cut) before pouring the footing... I'm guessing a basic cinder block is 16 x 8? What are the corner blocks? Do you always use corner blocks? I'm looking to build a very basic square above ground outhouse foundation. Thanks!

[@masonthemason6412]

Thanks! I’m not sure if I have a video explaining it. The corners need to be smooth so the smooth side goes on the corner.

[@masonthemason6412]

Make sure your dimensions are 4 foot increments. 8,12,16,20,24 any of those measurements will make sure you have no cuts make sure you turn the block the right way so you don’t get a half in the wall

[@joemartino6976]

Good stuff. Thank you Mason!

[@EstebanFranco-x8y]

Meboy a inscribir a tú Canal cuenta conmi like

[@travisfollansbee9646]

Where’s your footing? Why are you putting the mud on the dirt like that? Why aren’t you using a rubber hammer? Why don’t you use corner blocks? Who taught you?

[@rileychu4489]

How long do you have to wait for mortar to dry before adding another row on top of the base course? I’m afraid of it squishing out of the bottom joints so I wait a day between rows

[@cultphetus]

Vely helpful, thanks!

[@chadashby1291]

Great video. Subscribed so I can watch more of your videos as well as witness your channel blow up. Keep up the good work!

[@manuelhynesjavier7032]

I want to be like you when I'm older,construction 4 life always I learn from the best😎🤑🌟👍

[@BusDrivee]

Good video

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

which video do better concrete or block, btw great tips

[@masonthemason6412]

I’ll do that, thanks!

[@mike6784172]

I drill into the footing and pound the rebar in also.

[@romkaromanov8186]

у нас так даже туалеты не строят . хотя бы армирующую подушку сделал под основание блоков.

[@PeteMinniti]

Thanks pal ! It helps for sure nice job

[@grantastic119]

Newb mason here - thanks for sharing your craft. Have not finished the entire video yet so apologies if you discuss this at some point, but wondering what the requirements are for the base? Do you just dig and compact? Or do you add crushed stone or sand or something beforehand?

[@R.Louirat]

As you can see he literally just laid the blocks on the ground without footings making it fallible

[@edwarduk1234]

dont you wet the blocks before cementing?

[@garysmith4717]

You really need to use Rebar caps

[@da324]

Or pay attention...

[@JB-OH]

When installing the vertical rebar, will the drilling or hammering damage any of the rebar in the footer or the footer?

[@da324]

No, and no.

[@johnnywriight]

Great video. Thanks.

[@63flight]

Is it code for vertical rods there?

[@bruceyantis4287]

boot lol 2 inchnheadn joints no good bro

[@synergyiii]

why no trench mesh?

[@stevefells6075]

Duct tape over the top of the rebar.

[@joelcabrera9138]

Mud don't stick on to dirt

[@chrisclarke7828]

Be warned that this does not show you how to avoid taking your eye out on exposed steel bars.

[@pendarischneider]

Agree. In my farm world I have yellow plastic caps I put on the fence ("star stake") uprights. Similar things show up on building sites for exposed re-bar ends. They are cheap, and, in construction, you can pull them off for reuse when they are safely below line or otherwise covered. Way less scary to work with and watch. 🥴

[@capoconstruction1961]

Respect. Question. Doing a 60 foot engineered retaining wall. 12 inch block and up to 5 foot L footing. Elevation change is over 10 foot from start to finish with stepped footings. Is a control joint applicable? Height is 3 to 7 foot. Hillside

[@R.Louirat]

This is so fallible. I never seen blocks being laid without footings. And you should at least used a 12” bit to drill and get your still deeper into the ground

[@masonthemason6412]

It’s on a footer. I’m confused why people think it’s not. It’s 8 inches of concrete under my block

[@ktrump5882]

It seemed pretty obvious that he hadda Footing especially when he pulled out the Hammer Drill to drill a hole for the Reebar. 😂😂😂

[@erionomeri007]

When do you have to add sand/gravel and compact the footing?

[@masonthemason6412]

I’m confused. The footing is concrete. Are you taking about backfilling

[@martymcmahon6105]

Under the footing you don't want to disturb like backhoe teeth loosing compact hard soil

[@danielevans1985]

good

[@TheTwheels1]

Go ahead kid! Your kicking ass for a young man.

[@michealprevost8183]

Dude u shouldn’t be pounding on the block like that lmao that’s how u crack em u don’t lay with a hammer !!??!?

[@gerardom4769]

Tira un.poco de agua sobre el hormigon de cimentacion con ese barro no queda bien aderido y es mejor enganchar las varillas que van en los modublock en el hormigon cuando se llenan los cimientos y sino podes , taladras y metele anclaje quimico cuando introducis la varrilla. La pared esta bien levantada.

[@aztecamechanicalelectrical2103]

Nice job old men he he

[@donaldlango3561]

These are great instructional videos. Do you have more for this specific project? Thanks

[@hopetonholness3163]

Where's the ground beam or matting Where are the wall bars where is the concrete pouring for the foundation!!??

[@Clyde-jd8ro]

Great could you just zoom your camera in closer please sir ?? Good job thanks for teaching us

[@johncullen2737]

How much a block, do you charge

[@da324]

No one charges by the block that I know of. You charge by the job.

[@Wilem35]

Where is the footing?

[@greasyHands66]

Don't do that, always use epoxy, that doesn't have proper tension strenght.

[@ManuelRioz-li1ps]

Masón gracias por compartir yo soy blockero una pregunta yo pegó un promedio de 200 a300 blockes x día xq AKI lleba michas varillas las casas o muros tu cuántos pegas más o menos x día tu eres joven yo tengo 61 años ya algo viejón 😭 saludos desde Tijuana 💪👍🐓

[@kevincharles7757]

Wish I had seen this before my DIY retaining wall let's just say it's the talk of the town on how to not build a wall.

[@Digita1Hostage]

We’re is the rebar

[@sureshverma9502]

You are an excellent teacher. Congrats, young man.

[@rickyreese1223]

Perfect.

[@HaulBag]

Great video! Are you laying block on concrete or just dirt? I'm wondering how you get the base of your ditch level.

[@masonthemason6412]

On concrete. I use a laser level

[@jefferykeeper9034]

How do you keep the mortar from drying out so fast?

[@jackydupon9183]

Amateur

[@fframer1]

Knows just enough to be dangerous

[@masonthemason6412]

I know enough to do the job right and teach others to do satisfactory work. I never did anything that failed, not once. I’m not the best but I so the job right.

[@dicegamenetwork]

Great content brother. Do you have any advice for someone who has no prior experience but wants to get into building walls and other brick/stone work?

[@travisfollansbee9646]

Get on a mason crew and learn before you start doing any projects for other peoples money

[@BOOTSink]

Классный ролик!! Интересные блоки у вас ,в нашей стране такие не распространены. Несьемная опалубка получается? Не подскажете а как у вас с кирпичной кладкой ? Или в основном все строится из подобных блоков?

[@johnparinellojr.2035]

Nice to see a younger guys in the trade.

[@omarbogle877]

We don't do it like that here in Jamaica

[@ahmedyoussry5393]

Wher is that mate Australia or usa?

[@JB-OH]

Anyone help? I have a question. Are block corners essential to the strength of the structure. I'm learning, and am going to build a 10x15ft garden office. I'm thinking of doing to two parallel walls for the length, and only a block and a half on the corners. I'm likely going to use vertical rebar at the corners. And frame the width walls.

[@krisg6365]

Should be just fine, rebar with grout should be more than enough for that. Pretty common to have door openings with very small measurements.

[@jonathanmathau7401]

Awesome teacher, thanks

[@calebtaylor3835]

Very poor workmanship here

[@joedoakes8307]

What happened to the cement foundation for the Block ? you're just spreading cement on dirt ! If it rains and the ditch fills up with water and dissolves the clay layer and you're trying to attach blocks to Mud ?

[@da324]

There's a concrete footer under the layer of dirt. He's said so in several comments.

[@cecyliocb]

Inch of dirt in footing lol

[@Justin-y7t4i]

Hello fellow mason's we need to have mason's follow proper code and rebsr specs your supposed to di it the right way, it looks like there isn't ginnabe a building inspector but the building inspector won't know about the cutting corners on the drilling I the footing anything over 4ft must be engineered

[@greasyiphone642]

You know codes are different everywhere depending on the natural landscape and weather

[@Justin-y7t4i]

@@greasyiphone642 yes I studied the codes and I went to a vocational school for 4 years and I've been trained buy union mason's carpenters and electrician s but I studied the national building codes and regarding the different locations your reference to its the frost line , in different state because of weather temperature variables the code for footing s is deeper then some depending on what your building. I do my home work before any job ,I've done and worked in all kinds of jobs I learned in thr field.

[@JosephVespa-ve6zi]

He is wearing a cap

[@kennethyanni1845]

great video

[@michaelcoulson6483]

Hey mason. Great videos. I’m building a retaining wall 12 course high with 12” block. It’s has double #7 “L” every other cell single every other cell. Would you build leads 12 block wide or build half the wall and then lead again?

[@richardstetson8221]

Most people build a 6 course lead so half the wall then lead again

[@mikeye6171]

Wtf is this lol

[@troylazarus4102]

The only thing I'd add to these vids is a little time explaining why you're doing things the way you are. Why is it important not to get rocks in your base layer? Why 5 blocks in the corners if you're going 5 blocks high? Knowing why a person is doing something, rather than just what, helps people understand and remember and reduces the risk of people cutting corners.

[@alwayssearching1882]

You are a great teacher Mason. I can do this.

[@JosephVespa-ve6zi]

Free mason

[@KRJ-dg8cn]

Good stuff brother!!!

[@thomasfoster5200]

Slop

[@JermaineLindo-z5o]

zeus n rome

[@JosephVespa-ve6zi]

Good job m

[@wilfredodiaz8558]

Before the blocks how the foundation was treated in order to set the blocks over a very strong settlement.

[@visarionostafe6830]

No footing ? No rebar ?Are you a contractor?

[@Simonsimon-fy3hq]

The blocks were laid onto a concrete base.

[@visarionostafe6830]

Vertical soupost to be #4 rebar on 32" oc

[@jimmyking998]

I want to know where is your concrete footing you didn't pour a concrete footing so you can put the blocks on I don't think you know what you're doing

[@da324]

There's a footer under his blocks.

[@quentinalexander7354]

Mason, let me ask you What is a good material to use for practice mortal?

[@stonesmasher8369]

Real mortar

[@nickluce2617]

Lime mortar dude, by the way HS not a mason, suppose to be a bricky

[@da324]

@@nickluce2617 Bricklayers are masons too.

[@stevemill8959]

Like mortar 1 bag lime 18 shovels of sand or something like that I forget. It’s been so many years since I was in trade school

[@Stevejoesofficial]

Do you use mortar or cement for the blocks ?

[@MegaLeeAlex]

Mortar

[@ninpeg4441]

Cement is in mortar and concrete. Mortar is used between the joints, and concrete is poured into the cores.

[@alismith1320]

You forgot to use a square in the corner 😢😅😊

[@da324]

No need for it.

[@zando8591]

I guess foundation footing is not a thing where you're from. That wouldn't pass inspection where I'm from. We usually have 12 mm dia bar reinforces concrete footing that's tied into the existing structure. Guess anyone can make a video teach total garbage. Matar on dry earth, makes sense.

[@Dillon-e5o]

There are some things I don’t agree with in this video but There in fact is a footer. Go back to 9:40 and he drill into it with a hammer drill. I don’t see an issue calling people out but it atleast has to be accurate. He said your supposed to epoxy the rebar in the concrete but he wasn’t that’s shitty. Js