Stu you prob wont get time to read this but I think you're awesome and I really hope you are successful with your training centre. My son is 2 yrs old and he says, "I'm a builder" all the time as he looks over my shoulder as I religiously watch your videos. Who knows eh, you might be teaching my son some day (as long as I can afford it! I'm only a decorator you know 😂😂) He is bloody good with his mega blocks!
Ah love this comment rob don’t worry mate all I’m doing with pricing is getting advice from experienced people and I will go with that. I’ve made mistakes pricing things before. This is training, I will get more out of producing great brickys than taking their money.
Finally I’ve seen a proper builder doing it right like we do down south and cutting the cavity out to continue it into the extension. Another guy from up your end I call tattoos man don’t bother. I’ve asked him why and how does he stop the damp from tracking across to the inside wall and he don’t reply. Far play stu you know what your doing. If we didn’t cut the cavity out down here in south in Newbury Berkshire building control would have it down and start again. 👌
Every time I watch a video like this I realize just how much I don’t know in life. There is just so much knowledge out there people have. Very interesting to see, now I’m starting to understand why houses can cost so much.
I liked all the extra little bits of information you thought to add in this video. Things like if you were going to joint it out or rake it out; what the style of the brick used was and other such bits of information. I find that kind of thing fascinating.
Really enjoying the videos lads, I did my college years ago and worked on site for a couple of years with a large gang, the top man though was employing keen young lads and paying them pittance, had a girlfriend at the time and needed money so walked away to go work on telehandler. I'm just getting back into private work now on the trowel for myself and am finding these videos very useful as I'm rusty with being off the trowel, keep them coming 👍
There’s not many tradesmen who’d show you there days work,this guy has nowt to hide. I’ll bet every tradesman,wether it be a bricklayer,carpenter,electrician,plumber or whatever,will tell you that there a real tradesman. It’s all about the job they finish what they started. It shows when someone takes pride in the work they do,no matter what job they do. I’d have confidence in hiring this guy,takes pride in his craft,is respectful to his customers and knows what he’s doing.As for the people who’ve thumbed this video down,I’ll get back to you (maybe).
Stew watching your video and your the only one I’ve seen on here that does it correct and cut out the cavity. I looked at construction with Kieran and asked him why he doesn’t cut cavities put a tray over a RSJ on a single story extension and why no tray under copings on a parapit wall. Ten minutes later he disarmed the comments. Your a pleasure to watch a see it done properly 🙏👌👍
In the summertime, bricks were hosed down before laying. Coring holes were left out on the Tray-Damp to allow the clearing of the cavity until the wall was one lift high, 5ft thereafter cavity battens were used which climbed with the wall until the next row of ties was reached when it was moved up and placed on the ties. This does not apply today as cavities have insulation installed and the mortar does not fall to the bottom of the cavity. Good videos and nice brickwork!
Looks spot on that stu, loads better raked out too. Walled similar bricks to those they were like sponges! We dipped them in water before you lay one down, but that was with lime mortar. Cheers 👍
In Australia we are constantly working in 30 - 40 degrees C ( 80 - 100 F) in summer, so we start at 5.30 am and finish about 2.30 pm , also depending on the type of brick we are using we also wet them down plus the mortar is a lot wetter ( which takes some getting used to ) but it means you cant put down a long bed and you have to be quicker.We also have to point up every course with a marshalltown jointer but generally a piece of 20mm electrical pipe is used but you have to have full joints then a stiffish brush.You get a surprisingly good finish, though you wouldn't think so at first. I will also send you some pictures of a different type of profile which is a lot easier and less time consuming to set up and use. P.S - please do a twisted brick and a half pier. keep up the good work mate. Cheers.
Was glad of this video this morning - did my first ever at-home (as opposed to the training course) bricklaying on Sat, putting down the first courses of my extension. Lije you, the mortar was going off at an insane rate - thought I'd done something wrong and ended up chucking more than I used (because I'm VERY slow!)
Love the videos I’ve just finished my level 1 brick course and start an apprenticeship soon hopefully watched you videos about a month after starting and haven’t stopped since💜 could you do a video about tips and tricks please would love to know some of your techniques
stu crompton great choice of brick. Looks like reclaimed brick but definitely adds a bit of quality. And those joints look real sharp. Great work guys. You given KC a day off? Best wishes, Alamin.
Good to see an Artisan Bricky doing the job right-I wonder how many short cuts, missed out or not even installed in a new build-wont be anything like this thats for sure!
Bucket of water and dunk the bricks as you go or hose the down couple of times in the day so they don't suck the mud dry. Helps me when we lay those dry one in the hot heat of the day
That type of brick are a nightmare especially when its hot! We dip em in a bucket of water as we lay em 😉 what's the idea with the damp behind the wallstarters, Not seen that before??
Clearly very talented, but what would really help us novices is if you could provide a bit more some explanation along the way. For example, the purpose of the starter things and how to put in the DPC etc. Thanks
Great job going on there mate 👍 I prefer the raked out finish personally it makes the brick work look more refined for me. Looks like you've got a good young helper there he's doing a superb job. Where's KC the silicone kid ? 😀
Looking at the bricks you are using with a flat and a cupped side, now I'm not certain but I think they are supposed to go cup side down to get a good hold and decrease the overall weight versus the adding more mortar to fill the void and adding more weight, plus the potential to hold more water inside each brick cup side up.
Stu you prob wont get time to read this but I think you're awesome and I really hope you are successful with your training centre. My son is 2 yrs old and he says, "I'm a builder" all the time as he looks over my shoulder as I religiously watch your videos. Who knows eh, you might be teaching my son some day (as long as I can afford it! I'm only a decorator you know 😂😂) He is bloody good with his mega blocks!
Ah love this comment rob don’t worry mate all I’m doing with pricing is getting advice from experienced people and I will go with that. I’ve made mistakes pricing things before. This is training, I will get more out of producing great brickys than taking their money.
@@Stucrompton1 well here's to hoping he makes it to you some day! 👍
Bricklaying academy now open Rob visit www.bestbricky.com for courses 👍💪
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Finally I’ve seen a proper builder doing it right like we do down south and cutting the cavity out to continue it into the extension. Another guy from up your end I call tattoos man don’t bother. I’ve asked him why and how does he stop the damp from tracking across to the inside wall and he don’t reply. Far play stu you know what your doing. If we didn’t cut the cavity out down here in south in Newbury Berkshire building control would have it down and start again. 👌
Every time I watch a video like this I realize just how much I don’t know in life. There is just so much knowledge out there people have. Very interesting to see, now I’m starting to understand why houses can cost so much.
Awesome to see proper grafters at work, taking pride and joy in what they do. Well done fella!
Looks fantastic mate, nice to see a brickie with so much attention to detail and pride in their work.
I liked all the extra little bits of information you thought to add in this video. Things like if you were going to joint it out or rake it out; what the style of the brick used was and other such bits of information. I find that kind of thing fascinating.
Really enjoying the videos lads, I did my college years ago and worked on site for a couple of years with a large gang, the top man though was employing keen young lads and paying them pittance, had a girlfriend at the time and needed money so walked away to go work on telehandler. I'm just getting back into private work now on the trowel for myself and am finding these videos very useful as I'm rusty with being off the trowel, keep them coming 👍
There’s not many tradesmen who’d show you there days work,this guy has nowt to hide.
I’ll bet every tradesman,wether it be a bricklayer,carpenter,electrician,plumber or whatever,will tell you that there a real tradesman. It’s all about the job they finish what they started. It shows when someone takes pride in the work they do,no matter what job they do. I’d have confidence in hiring this guy,takes pride in his craft,is respectful to his customers and knows what he’s doing.As for the people who’ve thumbed this video down,I’ll get back to you (maybe).
Im not even a brikky and I love watching your videos. Hope you know how much people enjoy them! Keep it up mate
Yes I do mate and that’s why I keep making them 😁. Thanks mate
The bricks look amazing raked out, makes them stand out. Another great video always learn something new.
Stew watching your video and your the only one I’ve seen on here that does it correct and cut out the cavity. I looked at construction with Kieran and asked him why he doesn’t cut cavities put a tray over a RSJ on a single story extension and why no tray under copings on a parapit wall. Ten minutes later he disarmed the comments. Your a pleasure to watch a see it done properly 🙏👌👍
Nice work, we have been wetting the bricks down stu it helps loads and give you more time to point up 👍 we wet em down first thing then as and when👌🏻
Hot weather...soak bricks with water before laying...and keep muck in large plastic tubs stops it drying out...liked the video.
In the summertime, bricks were hosed down before laying. Coring holes were left out on the Tray-Damp to allow the clearing of the cavity until the wall was one lift high, 5ft thereafter cavity battens were used which climbed with the wall until the next row of ties was reached when it was moved up and placed on the ties. This does not apply today as cavities have insulation installed and the mortar does not fall to the bottom of the cavity. Good videos and nice brickwork!
some seriously elegant style whilst laying that cement and brick laying
Love that brick, especially raked out. Lovely job stu
Stu's workmanship is super consistent 👌🏻
This is brilliant - well worth a watch! One of the best building videos I have seen 💪🏻💪🏻
Looks spot on that stu, loads better raked out too. Walled similar bricks to those they were like sponges! We dipped them in water before you lay one down, but that was with lime mortar. Cheers 👍
Raked with them bricks looks amazing looks rustic
Those bricks look sweet!I like a flushed or rubbed joint on handmade type bricks myself.
In Australia we are constantly working in 30 - 40 degrees C ( 80 - 100 F) in summer, so we start at 5.30 am and finish about 2.30 pm , also depending on the type of brick we are using we also wet them down plus the mortar is a lot wetter ( which takes some getting used to ) but it means you cant put down a long bed and you have to be quicker.We also have to point up every course with a marshalltown jointer but generally a piece of 20mm electrical pipe is used but you have to have full joints then a stiffish brush.You get a surprisingly good finish, though you wouldn't think so at first.
I will also send you some pictures of a different type of profile which is a lot easier and less time consuming to set up and use.
P.S - please do a twisted brick and a half pier.
keep up the good work mate.
Cheers.
It's actually hotter than that in F, it's 86 deg to 104! Insane! When he said 28 was quite hot I kind of laughed :)
What a tradesman you are Stu
Superb
I love watching brickies! 🤠
Mate I love watching your videos you are the reason I am going back into bricklaying you make it look so easy boss
Superb tutorial again Stu,good clean Trowel 👌
I start a new job tomorrow as a lvl 3 apprentice, little bit of laboring and brick laying. Wish me luck from Canada.
well done, good luck
Was glad of this video this morning - did my first ever at-home (as opposed to the training course) bricklaying on Sat, putting down the first courses of my extension. Lije you, the mortar was going off at an insane rate - thought I'd done something wrong and ended up chucking more than I used (because I'm VERY slow!)
Mester of the brick respect from morocco i dont anderstand englich but nice to see your videos and your professionel job
I just love watching your videoes, so satisfying 😄
Love how informative your videos are. 😁
I’ve used a very similar brick to them....Hampton rural blend. A nightmare in the heat! Looking good though and keep up the good work!
Yea Ross very similar and yeah, nightmare lol I will wet them tomorrow 👍
Found you on Facebook so glad you make UA-cam videos bro we appreciate seeing how the pros do it, not the cowboys
Cheers john mate
Stu your quality of work is awesome keep these videos coming lad
Nice work Stu, looks great, hope to see how the job progresses.
Forterra bricks are the business!!!
Thank you Stu .
Whoah! That is really nice. Man I've never seen one house built with wall insulation before.
Life on demestic mate you find your self jointing all the time top work mate looks great so far👍👍👍👍👍
Love the videos I’ve just finished my level 1 brick course and start an apprenticeship soon hopefully watched you videos about a month after starting and haven’t stopped since💜 could you do a video about tips and tricks please would love to know some of your techniques
This is my new channel. Love this content.
28 degrees Stu , come down here in southern Spain in August ! nearer 40 degrees laying !
Il come down but only to watch you men work 😂
Quality of that camera is amazing!!!
Those are lovely bricks, I'm a big fan of west hoathleys myself.
Looks bangin' raked out. Nice job.
Rake out joint compliments those bricks.
You work very cleanly I like this
Thanks for pointing that out @6:28 cause I was always curious. Had a guess that's how it worked but wasn't sure.
Hi Stu a tip bucket of water and let your bricks swim than the morter will not lose water as fast . nice job 👍 Pat from Belgium
That’s a brilliant tip
What nice builder very good job God bless you wonderful skill
Well begun,
Job half done.
Love your channel. Looking forward to seeing the end product. Best wishes
Cheers Kc 👍
Good looking stuff Stu!
The bricks look really cool 👍
We're having the same problem with the heat up here.. by 2pm we're all knackered.
We don’t know what sun is pal lol 😂
@@Stucrompton1 lol, we've all got cracking tshirt tans .😱
ive got a belter lol
@@Stucrompton1 lol 👍
Just got home. Il grab a cuppa before I enjoy this mate. No doubt it will be quality. 👍🏾
Nice one A
stu crompton great choice of brick. Looks like reclaimed brick but definitely adds a bit of quality. And those joints look real sharp. Great work guys. You given KC a day off?
Best wishes,
Alamin.
Stu mate you are a top bricky
nice work matey, loving the videos
Great video Stu, KC has got some competition in the brush department there , looking good 💯😘😉💪😎🍌🌽
Cheers Stu
Great video as always Stu, raked out would be my choice
Keep up the good work lad
Awesome job. I'm pretty hands on but I wish I could do that as good as you. Keep up with the videos 👍
Great videos, thanks for upload
Intro music is smooth ! nice dpc work on those wall ss tie ins ATB
Good to see an Artisan Bricky doing the job right-I wonder how many short cuts, missed out or not even installed in a new build-wont be anything like this thats for sure!
Raked out in my opinion looks much better and saves time. And we all know, time is money.
Bucket of water and dunk the bricks as you go or hose the down couple of times in the day so they don't suck the mud dry. Helps me when we lay those dry one in the hot heat of the day
I live in Russia and I like watching your videos. Good luck :)
Looking mint, I'd go with raked out if it was my build..
Yeah James looks to bring the character of the brick out more. Glad customer picked that finish over jointed
Niiiice. Great looking bricks.
Good to see excellent workmanship. Could have used blown in poly bead than wool insulation.
Not buttering the blocks either side when laying the last block on the line, tut tut , schoolboy error 😂😂
Nice work
That type of brick are a nightmare especially when its hot! We dip em in a bucket of water as we lay em 😉 what's the idea with the damp behind the wallstarters, Not seen that before??
Continuing the external leaf round having opened up the cavity to the new extension.... absolutely none to my mind.
Great vid seems like a good labour that lad maybe you should take him on full time 👍🏻
He’s doing good wazz
@2:11 That system is really simple and neat!
Thanks
Excellent
Love ur content.never seen any water come out of sweep holes.
I did once this year when I was on site at window lintel height. The heavens opened and I saw water dripping out lol
@@Stucrompton1 .keep up the good work.
Great vid Stu soak the bricks in water
Wetting bricks can cause Different shades in motar
Causes efflorescence alot of the time aswell, I tend to add some hydrated lime to the muck so it goes off alot slower .
@@leemoore107 what sort of gauge would you use pal
@@mickythebricky9634 with a handmade brick that's soft I would use a 6:1:1 sand cement lime .
@@leemoore107 ill give that recipe a try on the next one pal 👍
Definitely raked
Your work is changing Stu, it's no longer just "good" it's becoming exceptional!
Salford "Siesta" lol 😂
Great vids mate 👍
good job my friend
Lovely block work that’s how it should be down
Super Bricky
So successful dear
Looks good I’d advise to do more did thes
raked out id say especially with these rough bricks
Great video
Amazing talent 👏👏👏✌🏻😷
Clearly very talented, but what would really help us novices is if you could provide a bit more some explanation along the way. For example, the purpose of the starter things and how to put in the DPC etc. Thanks
Great job going on there mate 👍 I prefer the raked out finish personally it makes the brick work look more refined for me. Looks like you've got a good young helper there he's doing a superb job. Where's KC the silicone kid ? 😀
He visits now and again, probably on golf course 👍
@@Stucrompton1 can't blame him 👍
The technology of unloading bricks from the truck is amazing. Where are the wooden pallets?
Lindo trabalho , caprichoso e de qualidade
Looking at the bricks you are using with a flat and a cupped side, now I'm not certain but I think they are supposed to go cup side down to get a good hold and decrease the overall weight versus the adding more mortar to fill the void and adding more weight, plus the potential to hold more water inside each brick cup side up.
Raked out!!!
In India we do plaaster after brick laying. Hey ....!! your brick laying is very nice and technically very very clean.
that garden will be the size of a stamp
Definitely raked out. What sort of rake do you use?
Much prefer raked joints makes the bricks stand out plus they are a nice brick 👌