FIRST TIME installing cement BLOCK wall. Learn from my MISTAKES. WINNI

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  • @chrisverrall6655
    @chrisverrall6655 Рік тому +40

    Great job and really appreciate seeing someones first attempt. I'm researching every video I can find before attempting my own block work. This has raised my confidence levels. Thank you.

    • @thedralazar2555
      @thedralazar2555 Рік тому

      To make it easier on you when grouting you can make the blocks into knockouts to make it easier to dump buckets in rather than the single cells. It would also be less mess.

    • @psxpak7704
      @psxpak7704 5 місяців тому

      can probably find someone to lay em for 5 or 6 a piece. for labor only and not there for fill i charge 3.50 a block wich is actually suuuper cheap. but again thats to pack em over to the work and install them

  • @JakeandHeather
    @JakeandHeather Рік тому +19

    Excellent work! I tackled my first masonry project last year and it seems wayyyyy more intimidating than it actually is. It’s a far more crude process than some other trades. Grip strength is a must! I remember my hands being sore for a while after my first project

    • @WINNI.Designs
      @WINNI.Designs  Рік тому +1

      I agree! Thankfully this was a small wall, but I was feeling it

  • @juliocervantes7125
    @juliocervantes7125 Рік тому +22

    I felt the same way on my first masonry job. Now I’m doing entire buildings! Great work man 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @salaamthedream
    @salaamthedream Рік тому +11

    You could literally see the skills improving as time went on. AMAZING!

    • @WINNI.Designs
      @WINNI.Designs  Рік тому +2

      Right! Also my Confidence did as well. I started to feel more in control of it and it was kinda fun!

    • @aloehden
      @aloehden Рік тому

      Make sure you use a waterproofing on the exterior of the block that coats down over your slab edge. Masonry units absorb moisture.

  • @MrAlpinab7
    @MrAlpinab7 Рік тому +2

    God bless you ! Been looking to find out how to cut these blocks for a few weeks and could not find the answer, now YT shows me this. Legend for showing this in your vid, not something you learn about every day !

  • @guyrandom7861
    @guyrandom7861 Рік тому +17

    Nice work. Only suggestion to make things easier is using a string line for each course. It makes things a bit faster.

  • @jonathanmathau7401
    @jonathanmathau7401 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, watching you gave me courage to try on my own.

  • @LeoPost-g6l
    @LeoPost-g6l 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video, trying this first time on my new build shed, neat and not too much talking, thanks!

  • @Coltrabagar
    @Coltrabagar 5 місяців тому

    It's really nice to see all of the little steps from start to finish. Thank you.

  • @PowerOfOne-u4h
    @PowerOfOne-u4h 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent. A long straight edge metal bar would be very handy to quickly double check accuracy.

  • @EarlThuet
    @EarlThuet 5 місяців тому

    I have to do something similar coming up soon, and this made me feel much better about the project. Thank you for sharing and great job!

  • @Mannyarruda-d6i
    @Mannyarruda-d6i 7 місяців тому

    As a bricklayer for 36 plus years , have to say well done !

  • @YETI_Lifts
    @YETI_Lifts 7 місяців тому

    That’s rite my guy LEARNING AS YOU GO is a skill not a lot of people have anymore..GOOD WORK

  • @fun782house
    @fun782house 4 місяці тому +1

    Very impressive to see a guy work this fast incredible the speed of this labor will truly make America great again , The time lapse camera work was a good idea thanks
    👍

  • @9antidote
    @9antidote Рік тому +1

    Great job! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

  • @dennisl7862
    @dennisl7862 10 місяців тому

    for the first time, I think you done an excellent job.

  • @Steve-kf1lx
    @Steve-kf1lx Рік тому +5

    Good work, much better than most on their first time. A couple tips:
    Avoid building corner leads or leads in general when possible. Just “spot” a block on each end to your chalk line, level/plumb and make sure they range by hooking up a line. Use a level across the top for first course while laying them to the line then just spot the ends and lay to the line for the remaining courses.
    Building leads with a level, unless you’re a vet, is a good way to create unnecessary issues in the wall.

    • @WINNI.Designs
      @WINNI.Designs  Рік тому

      Thank you for the feedback! I’m going to be building another one in few months

  • @philliprajgopaul
    @philliprajgopaul 2 місяці тому

    Done better than many professionals

  • @universalron
    @universalron 11 місяців тому +4

    Came out great. I would never use that low quality mortar but you made it work. I don’t think it’s the first time using mortar and trowel. Maybe first with blocks.

    • @nickroth593
      @nickroth593 11 місяців тому +2

      He definitely handled a trowel before, better mud would definitely make it easier

    • @LordoftheCats
      @LordoftheCats 6 місяців тому

      What would be a better quality mortar to use?

    • @universalron
      @universalron 6 місяців тому +2

      @@LordoftheCats usually the masonry supply places carry high quality better mixed options. Conproco has quality products, you have to research you’re area

  • @dianeotero8119
    @dianeotero8119 7 місяців тому

    Great job! So clean and satisfying to watch!

  • @Lordbilljacob2602
    @Lordbilljacob2602 Рік тому

    For a first attempt and all the TLC you put in.. I gave you 90%😊

  • @TheEvilMilkshake
    @TheEvilMilkshake Рік тому +1

    Fantastic work as always! Thanks for sharing this with us!

  • @richb7524
    @richb7524 4 місяці тому

    Nice job!!! Placing mortar on the block by hand reminds me of .... me. 😁

  • @I-sed-no
    @I-sed-no Рік тому +1

    Multi talented... that looked great. Keep the videos going. Love the content

    • @WINNI.Designs
      @WINNI.Designs  Рік тому

      Love construction! And learning new things

  • @Panchosoto
    @Panchosoto 10 місяців тому

    Hi, how are you... Thank you for your video... It helps us a lot to carry out this type of work... Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 🇨🇱

  • @rocknral
    @rocknral Рік тому +5

    Good job. Just one thing. When you lay down the mortar for the first course, dont put it on the trowel like laying a regular course. Sort of heap it on the board and cut a "sausage" off, and place the sausage down. Thats it. Dont play with it anymore or move it around.

  • @shaunreddy7548
    @shaunreddy7548 9 місяців тому

    You did better than the professionals 😊

  • @LNCastanon
    @LNCastanon Рік тому

    Gracias amigo! Caregiving my mom, i will cinder block short walls at my front porch, then stucco it to match my home. We appreciate it. Tiene bonito dia.

  • @Hollowone175
    @Hollowone175 Рік тому +1

    Well I enjoyed the video. Work definitely looks professional.
    Video states you did the research so we don't have to. Could you provide instructions or a link to instructions?
    Can you provide a written tutorial or supply list and tips and tricks and the reasoning or why.
    Lot of time instructions are provided but then experiential tips and tricks are required to circumvent issues that arise due to variation.
    I just want to raise my cinder block wall 3 blocks higher. Trying to assess all the materials and equipment steps cost and time needed.

  • @critiquememockme2053
    @critiquememockme2053 28 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing. Need to build a fence and can't afford to hire anyone right now

  • @mohamedmoustafa6280
    @mohamedmoustafa6280 20 днів тому

    You did great great job you are a brick layer man now

  • @peteryao2008
    @peteryao2008 Місяць тому

    Inspiring work thank you so much!👍

  • @barakus7069
    @barakus7069 3 місяці тому

    Nice work bro love it ❤

  • @Jdizzle-lv6of
    @Jdizzle-lv6of 11 місяців тому

    The man is a superhuman first time

  • @Rottsmafiamania
    @Rottsmafiamania Рік тому

    just gonna rebuild my old metal front gate with 10 ft masonry wall . Have most of the tools need the tripod laser level . Luckily for me the foundation is already done. Gonna use rebar and epoxy to attach the blocks to th existing old concrete. gracias

  • @elnabz4731
    @elnabz4731 11 місяців тому

    I would love to see how those concrete Blocks were made

  • @1212CRMD
    @1212CRMD 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations !

  • @richo1177
    @richo1177 11 місяців тому

    Winni when do you Clean the outside of the block of any excess mortar residue

  • @houstontx6780
    @houstontx6780 Рік тому +1

    I take a lot of advice from you! Thanks!!

    • @WINNI.Designs
      @WINNI.Designs  Рік тому

      Take it with a grain of salt! I’m still learning myself

  • @cmcas
    @cmcas Місяць тому

    What about the plumb ropes I see people use in other videos?

  • @riseauto1
    @riseauto1 9 місяців тому

    Great video what was that little buzzing tool Yiu had looked like a palm sander ?

  • @mysterion4301
    @mysterion4301 7 місяців тому

    I appreciate the video. I'm now over 1,000 blocks on different projects in the last fours years and just went for it like you have. I too did a ton of research and watched every YT video I could find. Were you already in the trades or did you go out and buy STABILA set up right off? Keep putting up video.

  • @TalksWithRyan
    @TalksWithRyan 8 місяців тому

    I’m no master but from experience use the bottom of the trowel for the times you can’t spread the mud easily , it makes it way easier.

  • @Lee-o1c5k
    @Lee-o1c5k 6 місяців тому

    Im not even building a wall ... I watch it listen to the ASMR. 🤤

  • @BruceWayne-sf2de
    @BruceWayne-sf2de 6 місяців тому

    Great job!

  • @RayDeLaCruz-lk9vd
    @RayDeLaCruz-lk9vd Рік тому

    Great job!! No fear!

  • @fritzdrybeam
    @fritzdrybeam 7 місяців тому

    I remember laying 12 inch solid concrete blocks, and only having a hammer and bolster to cut them.
    Very heavy.

  • @Z06ChevyVette
    @Z06ChevyVette Рік тому

    Not bad brother!!!🤙🏼🤜🏼🤛🏼

  • @user-zx7eo7nu4b
    @user-zx7eo7nu4b Рік тому +1

    Good job 👍

  • @MrDannycruz
    @MrDannycruz Рік тому

    Looks great 😊

  • @meg_griffin_came_out_first
    @meg_griffin_came_out_first Рік тому

    How should I river rock over my acrylic tub??? Lol idk what to use

  • @Rob23465
    @Rob23465 6 місяців тому

    Got my footers poured the day I am writing this and will dive right into it without any experience. Just ordered 200 blocks and 30 bags of pre ratioed mortar mix. I feel that I made a mistake in presetting my rebar verticals before they poured the concrete. Will probably have to cut some rebar; I hope not but most likely yes. Building my own small home. Lots of "first's times" are going to happen when I go through this.

    • @psxpak7704
      @psxpak7704 5 місяців тому

      can buy H shaped or "speed" blocks. otherwise usually you are only laying over 3 foot max rebar and you just cut bar and drop it in the cells you layed over the bars below

    • @PP-gy8gg
      @PP-gy8gg 18 днів тому

      Hope the projects going well... Regards from Australia

    • @Rob23465
      @Rob23465 18 днів тому +1

      @@PP-gy8gg It did but the rows are not perfect. Now I am working on my roof in my free time.

  • @dalemollenhauer8713
    @dalemollenhauer8713 Місяць тому

    Is impressive for a beginner

  • @masterconstruction1989
    @masterconstruction1989 9 місяців тому

    Very good
    Good luck 👍

  • @ainasyafiqah2896
    @ainasyafiqah2896 Рік тому

    How did you jointing between the block work with precast element??

  • @jodananursery7227
    @jodananursery7227 11 місяців тому

    I hired a carpenter to build my bathroom and one bedroom but he didn't fill all the Brockholes.just wanted to know if this is how it's done or do we have to fix it again.pliz help

  • @truthwarrior1358
    @truthwarrior1358 Рік тому

    What is the name of the handheld saw you used to cut the cement??

  • @maxmerton
    @maxmerton Рік тому +1

    Why no string line in place?

  • @deodatharrilall9080
    @deodatharrilall9080 6 місяців тому

    Super duper love it thanks

  • @wanroslan4680
    @wanroslan4680 9 місяців тому

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @OneLeafEntertainment
    @OneLeafEntertainment 3 дні тому

    Great Great Video Thank You

  • @davidrankin9874
    @davidrankin9874 10 місяців тому +1

    I can tell it’s your first time.😂😂😂 You did a great job though. Thanks for teaching us.

  • @ROYKN6WBK
    @ROYKN6WBK 4 місяці тому +1

    I guess the mistake is you don’t just epoxy your rebars into your footing. The rebar should have been buried at certain depth with the footing for better anchoring and strength.

  • @paulherrick4594
    @paulherrick4594 Рік тому

    Nice job!

  • @klgreenan621
    @klgreenan621 3 місяці тому +1

    On your next video it would be much more helpful to know what products you use, how much of each, and you didn't describe any of the steps you take, or using a plumb line, or setting the cement blocks in a staggering pattern, and how far apart. Your work looks good, but if you're making DIY videos, you have to give specific details of how much, how long, deep, footings, materials needed, etc..

  • @jasongibson4730
    @jasongibson4730 Рік тому +1

    Bad ass Brother!

  • @ricksmith5356
    @ricksmith5356 6 місяців тому

    Is it correct to mix the concrete that wet?

  • @fiokkozos823
    @fiokkozos823 2 місяці тому

    Where is the insulation between the base and the first layer?

  • @williamevans6522
    @williamevans6522 Рік тому

    Is there rebar that ties the existing concrete perimeter footing ( in the background) to the new wall?

  • @hoosierhillslawncare
    @hoosierhillslawncare Рік тому

    How cold was it when you were laying it?

  • @hitthebricksllc9365
    @hitthebricksllc9365 Рік тому

    1.Learn to lay with your eye your level is good but in a time crunch it helps to be able to gauge and level with your eye practice that

  • @aspaethhills-d1z
    @aspaethhills-d1z 6 місяців тому

    Makes it easier, thank you

  • @LilacMuhra
    @LilacMuhra Рік тому

    ❤ good job

  • @alisharif1997
    @alisharif1997 14 днів тому

    MashaAllah Great Wall🏗️🏘️🏘️🏘️🏘️

  • @devilangels69
    @devilangels69 10 місяців тому

    Apakah pemasangan tiang besi besar seperti itu kuat untuk rumah 2 lantai?

  • @maamicogondwe6789
    @maamicogondwe6789 8 місяців тому

    Interesting I've learnt something i didn't know

  • @MiguelSalasFune
    @MiguelSalasFune 10 місяців тому

    Si protegiera con anticorrosivo el hierro , el trabajo sería óptimo.

  • @jessicanunez6617
    @jessicanunez6617 5 місяців тому

    Good tip you cut the black. Thanks.
    😅

  • @joecrisco7944
    @joecrisco7944 2 місяці тому

    nice -But only use your square on your first corse

  • @pwu8194
    @pwu8194 Рік тому

    May I hire you to build one for me?

  • @Whohah-s2p
    @Whohah-s2p 4 місяці тому

    Pls use more concrete stone cement steal in your homes in the states wooden houses are outdated

  • @vicdean9558
    @vicdean9558 Рік тому +1

    Bravo.

  • @oliviasmart5505
    @oliviasmart5505 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @evertabora
    @evertabora 7 місяців тому

    Thanks !!

  • @zvonkogeorgiev2605
    @zvonkogeorgiev2605 Рік тому

    Bravo super

  • @micahsafatigi369
    @micahsafatigi369 4 місяці тому

    On a scale of 1/10 i give 4

  • @engeneeringvehicle507
    @engeneeringvehicle507 4 місяці тому

    Waw you have to pour concrete into those block that expensive

  • @galleria100fuegocuidadsate4
    @galleria100fuegocuidadsate4 5 місяців тому

    no enough morta for joints

  • @fernandolee1412
    @fernandolee1412 10 місяців тому

    Does not need to be filled out with more gravel concrete!! In my opinion!!

  • @somkaplan1563
    @somkaplan1563 2 місяці тому

    Bro why are pouring a concrete in that block holes, generally it’s not in that way.

  • @hippo-potamus
    @hippo-potamus Рік тому +43

    So.......wtf were the mistakes we are supposed to learn from?

    • @luketorrey1694
      @luketorrey1694 Рік тому +8

      I’m with this guy. I missed the learning point.

    • @therealdonnawagner
      @therealdonnawagner 11 місяців тому +5

      Possibly some details like using an excess of cement between the blocks, as well as failing to put down sand on either side of the wall so falling concrete doesn't stick? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Those are things I've seen done very differently by professionals that regularly use this construction method. But those are relatively minor details, comparatively speaking.

    • @tyson9419
      @tyson9419 11 місяців тому +3

      Clickbait booolsheit

    • @sirakarzumanyan4627
      @sirakarzumanyan4627 10 місяців тому

      1ձ​@@luketorrey1694

    • @Dabs__
      @Dabs__ 9 місяців тому

      Don’t believe everything you see on the internet this man ain’t lay that finished prouduct he’s cleaning off the concrete to stick the concrete blocks with concrete 🤦🏼🤷‍♂️

  • @carloloturco1659
    @carloloturco1659 11 місяців тому +1

    You Don't Put Enough Mud Between The Blocks

  • @fredsnit5699
    @fredsnit5699 19 днів тому

    Gyat daaam! What brand coffee you drinking?

  • @19ol
    @19ol 5 місяців тому

    Only cement And water without sand? This will break

    • @dirtywaterdiver
      @dirtywaterdiver 3 місяці тому

      I believe that mortar mix is already sand and portland cement mixed before bagging.

  • @JameyBarnett
    @JameyBarnett 9 місяців тому

    His sped up video is a seasoned bricklayers normal speed

    • @psxpak7704
      @psxpak7704 5 місяців тому

      way less, 200-300 units expected in 8 hr day

  • @Steven-m7o7e
    @Steven-m7o7e 11 місяців тому

    You need to learn how to put on a head joint, do it the right way and your joints will not look sloppy.

  • @우골리노백작
    @우골리노백작 Рік тому

    👍👍

  • @vingodd
    @vingodd 8 місяців тому +1

    are you sure this is your first time?

    • @psxpak7704
      @psxpak7704 5 місяців тому

      hahaha bruh thats mean he gave it a go can't blame someone for wanting to save money

  • @tedmcdonald3377
    @tedmcdonald3377 Рік тому

    😎🛠️😎🛠️😎

  • @billymule961
    @billymule961 Рік тому

    Get some brown jerseys and save your fingers.