very thorough and well explained by a True Mason Craftsman ... You can tell he Cares and thinks about his job ahead . I will watch more of this chap Question regs...Brick on edge mortar mix. ..was that 3 : 1
Top job cant beat bit of banter helps the day go better 😂 welcome to the new lad tell him i said he got the best boss out there in joy your holiday mate 👍😂
@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping yep a break does you the world of good 👍 get some chill time drinks and food in you only live once never know what's round corner can't take money with you spend it i buy you a drink lol send me the bill 🤣i get 31 days to pay it 🤣
Hi there love your videos I know hell lot myself looking at your videos also inspires me even more. Im opening my own little business to start of with fencing.also flooring as patio slabing & porcelain tile floors got butterfles any recommendations to get me going
Thanks for another belter, Justin, nice one. When you said no plasticiser for the foundation mix, is that because it reduces the strength, or just isn't needed because you don't have to work with it? Thanks 🙏👍
Very useful video thanks for posting! I've just started a DIY project to build a retaining block wall holding back about 600mm soil and have been reading different things about the footing requirements which I was going to do at 450mm width and 150mm thickness. Does there need to be a sub base applied below the footing ever? We have heavy clay as you dig down.
Masterful as always buddy. As it happens, I’m at this stage now, laying the blocks on edge. Albeit much slower than you of course as it’s my first time doing it. I think I’ve gone a bit overkill with my 400mm x 630mm footings though 😅 oh and they’re full of rebar too! Any reason you went with the Black Jack this time over the KA Tanking Slurry like on the Flooded Masterpiece? Btw, regarding the 20mm clean stone, I’m certain I’ve read that it’s actually better than pea gravel as there’s more voids so the water can move more freely without building up pressure, and pea gravel doesn’t drain as well as 20mm.
Hi Marus They ran out of tanking so used the black jack instead mate .as for the gravel your probably right it doesn't really matter what you use as long as it's clean mate 👍
Hi mate, really enjoying the content you’re providing us.. Can I ask.. with regards to the “black jack” liquid dpm paint used behind the blocks.. what’s the best thing to use? to go with the liquid dpm or is it better to go with something like Tanking slurry or I believe there’s another black jack product called bitumen I think? There’s not a lot of information online with regards to this important step.. Any advice given would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you and keep the informative content coming! 😊👍🏼
Thanks for comments appreciate it. They are all good to use but the tanking slurry is the better in my opinion paint it on horizontal let dry then vertical so two coats 👍
@brickrightbuildinglandscaping I am struggling to figure out what I would tie the wall into as i want one into a current loose rock wall but it extends across both neighbours so I'm unsure how to tackle it to be honest
Hi Justin Nice work mate , lovely job pal , pet hate engineers in the wet mate , but you make it look easy pal , , and I used to full trowel dollop it on flat , because of pointing falling in the voids pal and saves you the flicking of the brick like a propeller , but again it’s each to his own the way you find , bet your looking forward to the sun pal , you need it pal , , keep safe and well pal and have a great break mate ❤🙏👍
Nice work I've just built my own wall using the same method..my only concern is the drainage pipe, the ground level is higher at the front of wall vs behind by 25cm, am I good to put a bed of 25 cm drainage shingle to level it before i position the pipe with a fall off to the exit point? Just wondering if the pipe will be low enough to the base of the wall? Especially as by time I factor the drop off the highest point might be 30-35 cm high from one end of the pipe to the exit. Hope that makes sense
@adamcoughtrey5851 Yes but it depends on your exit point but not to confuse you . Fill up the back of the wall so it's at least level with the front of the wall with chippings. The water has to be able to run out the exit point so you are correct 👍
@alanjacko007 Was about 140 blocks .100 bricks . Bulk of all in and a bulk of sand and around 10 cement.bulk of 20 mm chippings 1 tonne of top soil .a land drain .tub of black jack and some weed membrane. Price it up 👍
I've seen on a few vids now the wooden pegs to transfer the level down the length of the footing - are these left in? Is there a concern that they'll rot at some point?
Hi there mate just took down a rock face wall just about waist height there were cracks there is a big earth bank behind it , we have cleaned everything back to original foundations to put flat block like you have done taken the bank back but water is finding its way onto the foundations any advice to remedy the problem as we want to lay the first course of blocks i am scratching my head
@bricklayersworldwithandy6277 My back is screwed any Andy has been for years mate .Ill in malaga at mo two weeks away from it all mate .Hope your trip is going well for you both 🇪🇸🙌🧱
yes, if he laid them up right (the normal way they are used when building) the wall could potentially be pushed over. So yes this is structurally better. It is also probably better than 2 block skins built up right where ties would have to be then used.
Did you say pea gravel works well for the land drain ? I was checking on line and Google states not to use pea gravel. :-) it suggests to use bigger stones ...
I am amazed. I watched half a dozen American TH-camrs on retaining walls, and every one of them built much larger footings and used a lot of rebar, and say that retaining walls will crack or push over without them. The one difference is that the Americans are using hollow concrete blocks that are about 200x200x400mm and you are using solid blocks that are half that height. Are the Americans overbuilding, or does the type of block make that much difference?
@victorstrasser2108 They would fill the holes with concrete aswell. This is what I do that's what they do . If in any doubt about your wall contact a structural engineer for exact specifications 👍
Great workmanship Justin thats a proper retaining wall! Have a fantastic holiday with Lucy, you earned it pal all the best 👍🏻👊🏻
@glennvicary3879
I definitely will thanks Glenn mate 👍 👌
very thorough and well explained by a True Mason Craftsman ...
You can tell he Cares and thinks about his job ahead .
I will watch more of this chap
Question regs...Brick on edge mortar mix. ..was that 3 : 1
Thanks appreciate the comment .Yes was a 3:1👍
Hay man.... Nice leart a lot from you.
And I know a lot. I've been around but still learnt a lot. Thanks vibe on.
Keep um coming some of us need you.
@alihall4397
Confused the crap out of me but yea ok 😂😂😂👍🙌
Thanks for this, haven't done or seen it for a while so needed a recap
Brilliant job. Thanks for sharing your skills! You make it look far too easy!
@rogerknowles4217
Thanks Roger appreciate it mate 👍
Brilliant video Justin
Very well explained, great craftsmanship.
Enjoy your well deserved holiday (hope it’s in the sun - away from the Wales rain) ☔️
Going to spain 🇪🇸 thanks hopefully the welsh rain stays here 😂💯👍
Great job Justin, those blocks are heavy arms and back. Getting the digger in was a feat…Great tips too. All the best bro👍🧱
@foundationgood123
To bloody heavy now chris them blocks. Yep digger down there was a challenge.
All the best to you aswell chris cheers mate 👍 👌
Lovely job Justin .
Enjoy the break , well deserved 😎☀️🍹
@SteveAndAlexBuild
Thanks steve down tools and youtube for two weeks mate 👍 👌
Great videos these mate. Very informative content. Cracking brickwork as well 👍
Much appreciated 👍
Cracking job Justin as always have a good holiday 🍺🍺👍👍
@wayneparnell2636
Thanks wayne I will mate 👍
Top job cant beat bit of banter helps the day go better 😂 welcome to the new lad tell him i said he got the best boss out there in joy your holiday mate 👍😂
Love a bit of banter as you no Danny 😂😂 definitely gonna chill out on holiday bit burnt out to be honest.
Thanks Danny mate 👍 👌
@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping yep a break does you the world of good 👍 get some chill time drinks and food in you only live once never know what's round corner can't take money with you spend it i buy you a drink lol send me the bill 🤣i get 31 days to pay it 🤣
@@dannyhogi4953
😂😂😂 classic 😂👍
@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping in joy mate see your next video in 2 weeks
Cover swansea area? Need one rebuilding and your work is excellent, great stuff!
@iloveloam276
Thanks but I'm sorry Swansea is a bit for away for us I'm sorry we cant help out 👍
Hi there love your videos
I know hell lot myself looking at your videos also inspires me even more.
Im opening my own little business to start of with fencing.also flooring as patio slabing & porcelain tile floors got butterfles any recommendations to get me going
Excellent Job Justin
@simonmacdonald7645 thanks si
Lovely job mate 👌🏻 another top video and advise as always 👍🏻
@joebruniges6478 appreciate it joe
Nice job again Justin. Have a good break. regards
@@ghl3488
Cheers ga 👍
super lads , great video. Thanks.
Thanks Al 👍
Thanks for another belter, Justin, nice one. When you said no plasticiser for the foundation mix, is that because it reduces the strength, or just isn't needed because you don't have to work with it? Thanks 🙏👍
@Simon_Portillo
Thanks Simon.
Both mate 👍
@brickrightbuildinglandscaping got it, thanks for replying to me. 👍🙏
@Simon_Portillo
You are very welcome si and good luck 👍
@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping thank you mate! Excellent teacher, nice one 🙏👍
@Simon_Portillo
🙌👍😂
Great job to mate very educational for the diyers out there
@@GeraintPetty-ln8jp
Thanks Geriant 👍
Very useful video thanks for posting! I've just started a DIY project to build a retaining block wall holding back about 600mm soil and have been reading different things about the footing requirements which I was going to do at 450mm width and 150mm thickness. Does there need to be a sub base applied below the footing ever? We have heavy clay as you dig down.
@murco
Well good luck with your project.
You don't need any fill under the foundations but you must make sure you are dug down to solid ground. 👍
Top workmanship 👍
@@swiftmarine7891
Thankyou 👍
Fantastic tutorial🙌
Thanks a lot 👍
Masterful as always buddy.
As it happens, I’m at this stage now, laying the blocks on edge. Albeit much slower than you of course as it’s my first time doing it.
I think I’ve gone a bit overkill with my 400mm x 630mm footings though 😅 oh and they’re full of rebar too!
Any reason you went with the Black Jack this time over the KA Tanking Slurry like on the Flooded Masterpiece?
Btw, regarding the 20mm clean stone, I’m certain I’ve read that it’s actually better than pea gravel as there’s more voids so the water can move more freely without building up pressure, and pea gravel doesn’t drain as well as 20mm.
Hi Marus
They ran out of tanking so used the black jack instead mate .as for the gravel your probably right it doesn't really matter what you use as long as it's clean mate 👍
Lovely job that justin👍enjoy holiday...I'm off to zante monday😁
@@davebarrow2194
Off to andalusia dave enjoy mate 👍
Hi mate, really enjoying the content you’re providing us.. Can I ask.. with regards to the “black jack” liquid dpm paint used behind the blocks.. what’s the best thing to use? to go with the liquid dpm or is it better to go with something like Tanking slurry or I believe there’s another black jack product called bitumen I think? There’s not a lot of information online with regards to this important step.. Any advice given would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you and keep the informative content coming! 😊👍🏼
Thanks for comments appreciate it.
They are all good to use but the tanking slurry is the better in my opinion paint it on horizontal let dry then vertical so two coats 👍
@ great, thank you very much 😊👍🏼
Perfectly timed video for me lads
@@ollie6512 hope it helps👍
@brickrightbuildinglandscaping I am struggling to figure out what I would tie the wall into as i want one into a current loose rock wall but it extends across both neighbours so I'm unsure how to tackle it to be honest
@ollie6512
Not sure but you could build pillars into the wall instead of tieing it in Ollie 👌
Hi Justin
Nice work mate , lovely job pal , pet hate engineers in the wet mate , but you make it look easy pal , , and I used to full trowel dollop it on flat , because of pointing falling in the voids pal and saves you the flicking of the brick like a propeller , but again it’s each to his own the way you find , bet your looking forward to the sun pal , you need it pal , , keep safe and well pal and have a great break mate ❤🙏👍
@johnward182
Thanks John last break was Christmas so I'm well and truly burnt out so gonna chill in spain 🇪🇸 👍
Nice work I've just built my own wall using the same method..my only concern is the drainage pipe, the ground level is higher at the front of wall vs behind by 25cm, am I good to put a bed of 25 cm drainage shingle to level it before i position the pipe with a fall off to the exit point? Just wondering if the pipe will be low enough to the base of the wall? Especially as by time I factor the drop off the highest point might be 30-35 cm high from one end of the pipe to the exit. Hope that makes sense
@adamcoughtrey5851
Yes but it depends on your exit point but not to confuse you .
Fill up the back of the wall so it's at least level with the front of the wall with chippings.
The water has to be able to run out the exit point so you are correct 👍
Fantastic job
@robertmorris5214
Nice one Rob 👍
Well done barry 🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳
Hi great work and i have learnt alot. How tall can you go with a wall of this ilk thanks
I'd advise checking with a structural engineer because each retaining wall is different because of how much the wall needs to retain
Great video, thanks. Got any videos on how to take down an old retaining wall safely? 😆
@samf1500
No I haven't sorry 👍😂
Wow, top notch work. How much would you think a job like this would cost in materials? Thanks Alan
@alanjacko007
Was about 140 blocks .100 bricks .
Bulk of all in and a bulk of sand and around 10 cement.bulk of 20 mm chippings 1 tonne of top soil .a land drain .tub of black jack and some weed membrane. Price it up 👍
@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping many thanks 🙏
nice informative video have a good holiday well earned
@mdmconstruction
I 💯 will thanks 👍👌
I've seen on a few vids now the wooden pegs to transfer the level down the length of the footing - are these left in? Is there a concern that they'll rot at some point?
@unfair_dinkum
Best to take them out if you can really .
Hi there mate just took down a rock face wall just about waist height there were cracks there is a big earth bank behind it , we have cleaned everything back to original foundations to put flat block like you have done taken the bank back but water is finding its way onto the foundations any advice to remedy the problem as we want to lay the first course of blocks i am scratching my head
@happy11111100
Yes the drainage system I used here should be suitable. Just need dry days to lay the blocks 👍
@@brickrightbuildinglandscaping ok thanks mate stunning wall you built
Nice job bro..
Thankyou 👍
Very helpful thanks. Ta eversa
@Paul-by5kv your welcome Paul 👍🙌
Hows ya back? Done well there mate i feel the pain👍
@bricklayersworldwithandy6277
My back is screwed any Andy has been for years mate .Ill in malaga at mo two weeks away from it all mate .Hope your trip is going well for you both 🇪🇸🙌🧱
@brickrightbuildinglandscaping , All good here Justin thanks, enjoy your break you deserve it.
Why did you lay rhem flat out of curiosity? Stronger for a retaining wall?
@@DazOwen001 spot on daz
yes, if he laid them up right (the normal way they are used when building) the wall could potentially be pushed over. So yes this is structurally better. It is also probably better than 2 block skins built up right where ties would have to be then used.
I always like to keep 225 gauge even with block on flat, keeps you in good stead if you have brickwork quoins, or block bonding 👍🏻
Agree. was for the diyer Geraint just kept it simple mate 👍 👌
Did you say pea gravel works well for the land drain ? I was checking on line and Google states not to use pea gravel. :-) it suggests to use bigger stones ...
Pea gravel because it's round so water soaks through easier but it doesn't really matter to be honest 👍
Can the blocks be laid upright rather than on edge?
@davidyearley84
I've never seen that or done it myself David
Your ‘back legs’ have gone?? 😂 Another good watch 👍
😂😂😂😂👍
Was always taught you need 4 inches for every foot being retained as a general rule of thumb 👍
I am amazed. I watched half a dozen American TH-camrs on retaining walls, and every one of them built much larger footings and used a lot of rebar, and say that retaining walls will crack or push over without them. The one difference is that the Americans are using hollow concrete blocks that are about 200x200x400mm and you are using solid blocks that are half that height. Are the Americans overbuilding, or does the type of block make that much difference?
@victorstrasser2108
They would fill the holes with concrete aswell.
This is what I do that's what they do .
If in any doubt about your wall contact a structural engineer for exact specifications 👍
Enjoy your holiday. You deserve it. Where are you going?
@jc8023
Thanks Jc andalusia mate Lucy's choice 👍 👌
Lovely drop off muk from fraiz there 👍🏻
@@chrisoneill3815 definitely is chris 👍
You've done that before haven't you!? 😂
Have you got yourself a new lad?
Have a brill holday mate and have an orange juice or two for me😅
@RichardDowd
Hopefully the new boy works out Rich and cheers mate 👍