the fine art of brickwork - Dry bond

[@jamescross9327]

The way he butters the bricks is brilliant, the neatest technique, great stuff a pro.

[@robsonger1]

thank you

[@Xxjoeynumber1xX]

Rob, you're definitely my favorite mason to watch on here. You make it seem so easy to produce the quality of work you do at the speed you go. I really don't understand why people judge on speed in your videos since you work for yourself. Don't pay any attention to them. I've learned a lot from watching you. Thank you for showing your skill to the world

[@robsonger1]

Thank you, that must be one of the nicest comments I've had. I'm glad you enjoy the videos, still lots more to come. I really appreciate your comment, thanks again

[@robertg9052]

Excellent work and technique with buttering the bricks and laying the bed.

[@billyt9921]

Rob - your a craftsman. Thanks for taking the time to share some of your knowledge. I'm not a bricklayer myself, but really appreciate your skill.

[@Beerpiglet]

That is nice bricklaying you are doing.. Not just in this video but all the other videos too,and it sounds like the lady has gone inside to make you a nice cup of tea,thanks for sharing your skills with everyone.

[@80kurtlee]

This kind of buttering style doesn't required acid wash nor sponge cleaning on finished brickwork. Personally, I called it European style. I think I'm a lucky one cause got a chance to learn this style and American style which is much more faster but not as neat as this style. You really have high craftsmanship, keep the spirit and post more videos of your good works. Cheers!

[@kmnmalaska]

I've been a self-employed tradesman (carpenter) for about 25 years, and I'm always amazed at people who don't think you work fast enough. Like they say, there is always money to do it right the second time. You do great work; and part of remodeling is working to the existing conditions. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@austinvickymoore3656]

Rob I just want to say as a younger man who just found masonry.. You and Stu have inspired me to become really REALLY good in this trade! And i wanted to thank you.. So thank you from Florida the sunshine state! Keep up the good work!

[@cobraystuntz4492]

I like how you throw the half In the middle of the wall to make sure your right on bond. I do the same thing. Keep up the good work

[@kolifisiikaile6447]

Definitely the most pleasant trowel to watch. Any one can slap them in but your craftsmanship is second to none. Always quality over quantity. Keep up the great work

[@robsonger1]

Hi trike, Yes the new brickwork is screw tied to the existing, there were 3 either side. The DPC was laid below the first course

[@jamesc4453]

keep up the good work rob watched all your vids and u really are a master of your trade and a joy to watch your precise neat and very accurate in all your work and your fine art of brickwork as always is spot on well done

[@robsonger1]

James C Thank you James

[@JoshuaSHogg]

Very unique technique. I think you do great work with great style. Keep the videos coming.

[@ridouanelogbani9742]

Eres un maistro, se nota los años de experencia. Saludos desde Barcelona

[@Xxjoeynumber1xX]

even though i'm American i got to say you and hickeymaster are the best masons (Brickies) on youtube

[@ashleywalshaw99]

Rob Watched all your videos very impressed. Your a credit to the trade work looks very neat

[@CJStuch]

Why was the damp (DPC) put in at ground level and not the standard 150mm / 6" - two courses above?

[@robsonger1]

Thank you Ashley, I'm glad you liked them, it's always nice to get a good comment so thanks again.

[@p.schouten6597]

Great job, a pleasure to watch you in action!

[@robsonger1]

+P. Schouten thank you

[@robsonger1]

Two reasons really, the job was to be completed that day so I didn't want to lift and fix it on green work and my friend was there at the start for the first hour so I took advantage of him being there to help me lift it into place. As for the back, I tell all my students, where possible bend your knees, not your back just as in manual handling. I adopted this method as an apprentice after seeing all the old bricklayers I worked with suffering after bending to lay on low work.

[@Frenchwine15]

Looks neat and tidy but I am like a few other why put the window in first? I have tried to understand why but can't.

[@robsonger1]

the job had to be done in a day as the window fitter was coming back late afternoon to glaze it, I didn't want him lifting onto and working off fresh brickwork. This way worked well

[@ASQUITHZ9]

Don't you know that the world revolves around the Plastic window men mincing around with their foam guns and holliday talk a real pain in the arse!

[@aaronwohlers1624]

I find this incredibly entertaining and im not sure why. I absolutely love how fluent your movements are!

[@robsonger1]

haha, really made me smile, fluent movements....still smiling

[@oldmanfromyork]

rob songer she's after your trowel rob... Another great video. I love the amount of care and attention you put into everything you do.

[@robsonger1]

thank you, I try

[@Emeraldthrone]

Another nice job Rob, keep the video's coming,... can you do one on all of the various tools of the trade and what they are called and used for,....most of these other blokes could take some lessons frm you,... Thanks Rob,... Cheers,..!

[@gsh319]

Great stuff Rob! Nice clean job. Thank You

[@OccupyConcord]

New fetish ..watching bricks getting layed.

[@lwalpole]

You make it look so easy, and satisfying.Man you handle that trowel and place that mortar with the precision of a fucking surgeon.

[@manothewoods6759]

I could watch you work all day rob. not in a weird way obviously haha

[@shawnlion4778]

Good work , my brother

[@BogdanSerban]

Apart from being educational, it's also relaxing seeing you work.

[@robsonger1]

+Bogdan Serban Yes, I often tell people that Brickwork, when you reach the point where you are doing it, is therapy for life today.I think that's why I enjoy my work so much.

[@oldmanfromyork]

+rob songer I agree with this. I have a pretty stressful life as we have a 3 year old daughter who is disabled. but I find engrossing myself for ten hours in some brickwork allows me to chill. especially when I work alone.

[@welshbrickie]

just 1 question why fit the window first?Its a killer on the back??

[@max29july]

what mix would you use rob 4to1or 5to1 as your mix looks very strong or is it just the grey sand thanks

[@goldjordan12]

im doing bricklaying in college and do you think the pay is good and how much you roughly get paid. (UK) someone answer Back please thank you..

[@bearwoodcarpentry]

was this a garage conversion? any issues with footings?

[@neilu.k.1364]

Rob, just wanted to know your thoughts on why u never put a cavity dampTray in? Any condensation or water ingress gets into that cavity it can't escape due to the old concrete garage floor. Great videos though rob - I've learnt loads watching them

[@robsonger1]

Neil U.K. this was only a single skin so there was nowhere for a tray to go so the best place a dpc could be used was where you see it here. ghznk you for watching and more coming soon

[@tomhoggard1345]

Why such a big trowel when your spreading for one brick

[@thequion]

This then becomes a wet walll 😢

[@kingsrd1]

Another good video, very watchable. I'm a landscaper doing paving, decking etc and occasionally a bit of brickwork. thought I was okay at it until I watched you. Best compliment I can give is I learn something from your videos. very clean and tidy work aswell.

[@robsonger1]

kingsrd1 thank you, I'm glad you are enjoying them and I hope they are of some benefit to you

[@GoonersLOL]

Alright mate ive only been on site for a year just finished my nvq , can i ask why you only spread for one brick at a time never seen that done before?

[@brickbybric]

Daniel . Use this search word in KZbin (murerne) to see 2 Danish bricklayers using the type of technique that rob is using . Very fast method you pick up a brick and enough mortar to lay it and repeat .the Americans refer to it as pick and dip bricklaying .

[@Emeraldthrone]

Nice work Rob, as usual,... Hey mate sorry about one of the comments about measuring, it was on another video that you were doing a lot measuring, I for one do this also, I would rather measure twice cut once... I take it that is what you medicine is also,...Keep the video's coming, it is amazing that we have many different practices from europe, mainly types of technic, I wonder where this originates from,..? I wonder who's technic is more aceptable ? do yanks make go bricky's in Europe ?

[@robsonger1]

Thank you for your comment, it's appreciated

[@sichere]

No crocodile fixing ties or keyed into the existing brickwork - Try laying the mortar along evenly along the whole line as it's only ten bricks and you should only need to place and press each brick down with no need to tap them - The mortar needs to be mixed better as it's too stiff. Good practice is not to stack the bricks on their face edge as it marks them - Your mortar board also needs to be higher as does the brick stack as it will save your back @ 11:32. You are bending over far too much and as you are right handed you should face the other way which would make it easier to take the bricks with the left hand and also have two stacks. If you play it on 2x speed it makes it look a bit better.

[@stonadabomb9421]

Like that half brick trick to check the bond. Never seen that

[@davydavis3588]

Ok, a trowel full spread correctly will provide a bed for 4 bricks which should be layed by hand as tapping down to the line will result in wall running out of plumb......

[@robsonger1]

thank you for your comment

[@MultiBuzz9]

Wish you were my boss! Good work geezer!

[@maxstaber9397]

Your bond is on spot not a drip of mortar on your product as usual that is well done good sir I enjoy your vids keep em going people who talk shit probably work like pigs

[@mightymonty4549]

Why have you not tied the brick in? straight joint unsightly

[@robsonger1]

are you a bricklayer?

[@mightymonty4549]

rob songer Yes I'm a Brickie and a good builder not picking on your ability just asking a simple question so as you can explain for those who might learn from your answer ok

[@robsonger1]

Because screw ties and Furfix/wall starters are normally preferred by most BCO, I agree that toothing and bonding in on a corner or straight runs is better to the eye, and you can see that on another video. But here the brickwork is in a return so what you see is normal practice. I hope that answers your question

[@mightymonty4549]

rob songer No problem you are just a jobbing brickie I'm 59 and wouldn't see you in ma road lace you commons , blocks , facers Saturday morning and half pissed

[@davidlawton6226]

@@mightymonty4549 rob is a highly skilled tradesman who takes pride in his work. Lets see one of your videos i can picture it now empty perps stains slavering down the face staggered perps and broken bond. Oh yes you turning up for work stinking of beer , i know who i would employ

[@theyearis1706]

Started a brickwork course today. Forgive my ignorance, but would it not be easier on your back if you were to sit on your knees instead of bending right over?

[@mej974]

+Celtanarchy Us Brickies NEVER lay on our knees.. Its just not professional, best tip is to crouch and kinda sit on the back of legs

[@jimmy-rochelle7584]

this is what a master mason is

[@brickbybric]

tasty work. your videos are excellent .

[@damianrushbrooke5309]

Im still waiting for the artwork ...

[@robsonger1]

It's there, you're just watching the beginnings Plus .. loads more to come

[@isacsoto5362]

very nice work.

[@jimmy-rochelle7584]

all his vids ,thanks rob ive learned some things from watching godbless

[@robsonger1]

thank you, and thank you for watching

[@Iowarail]

I didn't understand the dry bond part.

[@tdbricklayingandbuilding]

the brickwork was set out dry bonded on the first course to ensure it worked

[@rudo747]

would have easier for ye if the fitted the window frame once the brickwork was to height mate , easier on the back!

[@thanxx]

thats a bit tight bricking that old fella in the brown cords up in his garage. He didn't even notice you he was that busy pottering away.

[@TheAudiostud]

Um! Rob, slowly working my way through all your videos, regards this one Bud ". Why didn't the clients wait for you to build up the brickwork, Then install the Window" would have made your life a bit easier!

[@robsonger1]

hello, the reason was that they wanted it all done in a day, so rather than have the window fitted on fresh, green brickwork, it was better to be done this way. It was glazed shortly after I left.

[@TheAudiostud]

The thanks Rob! Good job the Weather was Kind Thanks Boss

[@evieburke9499]

talented bricky

[@ericthekingthekingtheking4842]

why are you only putting mortar down for one or two bricks at a time.most brickies run the full course in one go.a lot quicker.but you've got good skills 👍

[@Frenchwine15]

Roy Kirkham sometimes the bricks are so dry it is not possible to run mortar the full course plus this nonsense of laying a thousand in a day should be kicked into the touch line. The union rate for laying bricks on a straight run and pointed is 55 per hour and believe me it take some doing. This mans work on the whole is neat and tidy but like mine never perfect.

[@nigelmccluskey]

You fanny about a bit butterin them perps,nice action though.

[@gsh319]

As a Carpenter, not a Mason, I've seen a lot of premium construction and carpentry projects front to back. Almost none of them are done the same and yet they come out "top shelf" All these jack-offs standing around commenting on your style, technique, speed and everything else seem to think "THEY" know the only correct way to do something! Keep your comments to something legit or valued SteveO. Armchair assistance usually gets what we call a "Job-site adjustment" which often results in some therapeutic quite time, administered by 2 or 3 guys and a roll of duct tape. Its all laughs and fun until someone opens their mouth and starts talking shit! Haha, lots of tape, not one stretch like some bullshit gagster.. needless to say, our job sites are filled to the top with good clean comedic compliments...….. But we like to think we're fair, we usually give out one warning, total... not a day...

[@davydavis3588]

If you was a bricklayer you would easily be able to spot which comments was posted by proper bricklayers because there's really only one way to lay bricks properly & I can assure you of that, cheers.....

[@gsh319]

haha that's some funny shit, you obviously missed the point...… the work looks pretty fine to me,. but I'm no bricklayer. I'm no cook either, but I know a good fucking steak when I eat one. Relax and open your thinking here...just a bit.

[@mightymonty4549]

Puts me mind of a song by lenna Martell (one day at a time sweet jesus) one bed at a time jesus fuck my own words by the way even dry laying out he still won't start a fire

[@robsonger1]

thank you for your comment. Normally a bad comment makes me smile, but yours offended. Normally I thank people for watching.

[@TheSibnet]

bravo bravo rob songer

[@PaddleDogC5]

no need to touch the mortar with your other hand it looks silly and you will screw up your skin. To many swipes for a cross joint but they are full.There is hope for you.

[@mrbigstuff34]

Soz mate just takin da p out da yanks he,he,he .ya sound as !!

[@1fairhurst]

haha not a clue eh? ahhh dear,

[@davydavis3588]

Err, way off point some of these comments.......

[@padymac1]

30 bricks in 12 mins lol

[@oldmanfromyork]

excuse me ? I'm a plasterer and bricky who does private work just like rob. customers value quality and cleanliness. stick to monkey work on sites... If you enjoy earning 480 quid per thousand...

[@oldmanfromyork]

30 bricks in 12 minutes. . current site prices are around 490 per 1000. so that's 14 pounds for 12 minutes work. hmm yes please. good money.

[@padymac1]

+oldmanfromyork Go away you complete muppet

[@padymac1]

+oldmanfromyork mate I could double that

[@oldmanfromyork]

+padymac1 okay big shot post a video to prove it. presuming your making enough money to afford a phone with a decent camera.... personally I think the only laying you do is in bed all day on the dole ;)

[@padymac1]

Your to slow mate , tap tap, bedding out for one brick at a time , why not run the bed for the whole course and stay away from the spot board , you would not survive on a site for a suby

[@robsonger1]

I'm sorry Pady, but you are missing the whole point of this video and of dry bonding a wall out. Dry bond is done in this way to ensure every brick is laid as it is positioned. Running out a whole bed on a first course is laying blind, I've seen a few bricklayers do this and end up not fitting in at the end or having large joints in the last few bricks to make up the discrepancy, but I have to say they only ever did it once or twice, because the second time usually saw them get laid off.

[@1buckmasters]

rob songer well said rob

[@oldmanfromyork]

+rob songer that comment made me smile. I personally like to lay out dry to gauge even joints for the first course. then the courses afterwards as long as you stay dead in the middle it always works out.

[@davydavis3588]

The bond should worked out in the first 2 course & then it's just a case of keeping your perps plumb & thats just basic bricklaying, it's not hard.......

[@tonezstonez2966]

23 bricks under 12 mins... bro ... must have been good weed aight. lmao

[@hondamancl450]

Greenhorn wrong, wrong wrong

[@irvingfive7955]

David abott explain? How did you come to this conclusion? Rob is probably working for himself on this project, and his quality is unquestionable. He isn't the fastest in this video, but why does he need to grind through "x" amount of courses in "x" amount of time? I sense a little narcissism

[@stevens5541]

Who the hell lays bricks this way...use a tape measure and spread mortar for the full length of the wall..it's only small and won't go hard also lay bricks forward and don't tap the bricks with your trowel.. use your hand to push it to the line and 1 scrap to remove the excess mortar to be used for the next cross joint. This is painfully slow and hard to watch...to be fair in the videos you do your work is always neat and built correct it's just to slow and in some videos of yours you faff about to much but I suppose it's better that someone is overly meticulous than not.

[@robsonger1]

please watch Monk Bond, it starts to explain the way I work...and the amount of bricks per hour. there will be a video with a detailed explanation in a month or so... thank you for watching

[@bengreen1262]

Yes it’s slow - but when you look around buildings that have new windows and odd non brick size windows you will see lots of zippers near the window jams all for speed - it looks crap and as a customer you judge and recommend on the finished job - I can bet that Robs diary does not have much holiday space - and it’s just great to see a craftsman at work showing how he achieves the high standard....He has inspired me to take up the trade .....

[@Prawnchowmein]

Steven...Please up load some videos to to demonstrate how to lay bricks correctly your way, while your doing it, let’s see some drawings and some twisted piers and arches.

[@kingschmoopy6583]

This kind of residential work is 110% aesthetics. If you're only concerned with speed, look only into big commerical jobs.

[@stevens5541]

10 minutes to lay 2 courses and there is only 10 brick each course and you had already laid 3 before the video started and it's ean easy straight wall and you have already set everything up.....as neat as you are you cent possibly earn very much in price work...I'm guessing you are a day work man or put very good prices in for jobs.

[@robsonger1]

I have always earn sufficiently, but money is not my concern, I have left 3 jobs to earn less but gain greater job satisfaction because that is greater than money. If I was to work faster and let standards suffer I would not want to do this anymore. As I replied in your other comment, please watch Monk Bond, this begins to show you the differences in techniques of laying. As soon as my month of voluntary work is complete I will upload a series of Brickwork Tutorials that cover all aspects of brickwork. thank you again for watching

[@tonezstonez2966]

3 mins to lay 8 bricks... lol how stoned were you.?

[@padymac1]

Why are you calling it the fine art of Brickwork this is bread and butter Work that most brickies can do twice as fast as you and as good if not better ? You must think your Something to keep posting these poor vids up here' I would love to work side by side with with you doing the same panel to show you how slow you are and we could video that and that might be a end to your over hyped vids on here.

[@robsonger1]

padymac1 Thank you for your comment, made me smile

[@oldmanfromyork]

Must be a site bricky. earning not very much for a lot of graft. poor sod.

[@padymac1]

+oldmanfromyork No idiot all private work for me

[@pimptoking]

£220-500 bricks on the site i'm on..... I wouldn't say it's bad, neither does my bank account.

[@oldmanfromyork]

+pimptoking Interesting. lad next door to me works on big sites in North Yorkshire and they are paying around 490 per 1000 if it's straight forward work.