Aussie here. And someone trying to learn how to lay Besser blocks (what you'd call "cinderblocks"). After creating my first wee wall at the weekend (8000x400mm), came to TH-cam looking for additional tips and tricks. Firstly: your trowel guy. Work of art. If I could trowel like that, I'd die a happy man. Secondly, really enjoyed the clear commentary and camerawork. Voiceover guy does a great job. Anyway, thank you for a really informative video. Good luck to all the amateur DIYers luck out there; may all your walls be straight and true!
Even though I know nothing about concrete or building walls, I always appreciate anyone who demontrates professionalism and expertise in their line of work. Good job 🖖🏿
Just wanted to commend you on your no-nonsense style of doing these videos and your expert knowledge and instruction. Whether you know it or not, you're helping people really far away to bring their vision to reality. Thank you.
I wish you were here in Phoenix, you do some outstanding work that will last a lifetime. You pay attention to detail which makes the difference. My idea if I were to build a home would be the block being reinforced at the sides of all doors and windows, then at minimum every three feet down the wall. This would rebar placed in the cores at all doors and windows, then at 36 inch intervals or less. Then bond beams every two feet up the wall for 5 bond beams on a 8 foot high wall. My home I live in is 4x8x16 block and was very well laid. There is no bucking and weaving of the block, nice straight mortar lines. It was built in a subdivision around 1966-67. Because the block was so well laid, had I been the contractor, the masonry guys would have gotten bonuses for their work, you can tell they took pride in their job. I see it in your crews as well, attention to detail is so very important. Outstanding work!!
Nice job for telling us how it is done in a simple way. We are concrete block machine manufacturers and I will show this video to our customers having questions about how to sell the blocks.
This is mainly about masonry with some mention of rebars but in the early '70s I did a couple of years of rebar work on drainage tunnels, retaining walls and so forth; I'm often fascinated by the complexities of different kinds of construction work..., it reminds me of how ignorant I am about so many things. Good Work !!!
Hey brother GOOD JOB!!!! I run a small business and I love the transparency you offer your customers via recording, thus allowing the customer to be fully rested in knowing that, THAT WALL IS GOING NOWHERE ON ITS OWN AAAANYTIME SOON!!!!! Good Job all around 10 out of 10. Absolute professionalism at its finest!!!! No corners cut👍🏼
Wow man another great job complete. I had no idea there were so many variables in building a wall like this. I learned many new things on this video. Thanks
I live out in the country and everyone's always shooting. Yesterday a stray bullet killed my little dog in my backyard. So here I am learning how to build a type of fencing that I can do myself that's also bulletproof. Keep the bullets out of my acre backyard where my 6 yr old plays. Too paranoid now and with daily shooting going on I'm never going to feel comfortable w my kids running around out there until I know bullets aren't gonna be whizzing through low to the ground anymore.
Wow. Really well put together and edited. Thanks for sharing your know,edge and taking the time to film, edit and upload. Great effort. Just what I was looking for but Better.
Nothing like watching skilled craftsmen do what they do best. You and your crew make this wall look as easy as legos. Which anyone who’s ever worked with this stuff knows that’s the furthest from the truth.
Avram David it all starts with your foundation if that's level laying from both ends isn't a problem get a string line check your block as you go and it'll be fine its way faster too
From Suisun City, Ca. enjoyed your video. I’ve been a Ready Mix driver going on 21yrs. I’ve delivered to many contractors throughout the years. You definitely know your trade.
Your videos and work are superb David. One thing we do with vertical Rebar work is to put an end cap on all the stubs so we don't stick them in our faces when bending and working on the lines. I like the domed ones as they hurt less when i do a face plant on them.
Wow this was very informative.....I'm going to have my backyard transform to a relaxing area but I need to level the foundation and put up a separating wall from my neighbors so after this video I got an idea of what's needed and how to start.
great work. I've watched all of your videos and they are very helpful. I was wondering if you had any tips on cutting regular 6×8×16 blocks so that the wall curves or makes a half moon? I always have trouble with that and the back side of the blocks are usually to wide or the front side has no room to grout. same trouble with caps, they are usually not the same thickness apart or i end up not having any width to grout. if you have any tips I would appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Hey David. Looks like when the concrete was poured you didn't level it. I'm guessing that's because your first row of block will be made level, which the rest of the wall will be built on.
Great to see how you guys over there build. Over here in the UK our blocks are all solid (no holes) Meaning we never use any rebar. We just do a 10mm bed line of mortar & to the perps. Nice work Chaps :)
Me gustó ese muro muy fuerte con las varillas verticales al final y con la de arriba luego el relleno! Buen vídeo !What a strong wall I love it super reinforced you make it easy but I think isn’t, thanks for the video!!
look good brother? when will you put up anymore videos I like the way that brick wall came out you could ask for no better. like they say a great Carpenter measure twice cut once you could ask for no better quick question when is any of your other videos are going to be posted I like to see the concrete work on this property that you're doing the outcome on that
Hi, great video information wise, but I struggled with the video jumping around so much. Thanks for sharing this information and looks like a great job!.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I seen a great new product for walls called versaloc blocks by Adbri, its here in Australia. Love your work, I still watch your videos they are great!
My neighbor just had one wall built. Wife has video of the builders break bricks and filling the holes were the steel is before they filled the blocks with concrete. He was upset because he wanted to hang a gate. Claims he's going to knock of some of the cap and fill with concrete. Now my father-in-law has hired these same guys to build both of my walls. He doesn't believe my neighbors because one of the builders is an old friend from the 70's. My neighbor wants me to make sure they build them right so I found your video. 4 weeks wall one and we have a one trench with rebar and nothing else. 8 weeks and nothing done for wall two.
Why would you think its bad.. I know a mexican who works at a farm here,gets 14$/hr..goes back end of summer. He did this for 8years,built a school in his city...see where it goes when you think positive?!
This video just confirmed I will not be building a block wall myself! LOL. I always appreciate the time and effort it takes to make these videos. Thank you!
Even applying mortar to the blocks lol, so clean. My solution for an amateur? Get some thin wood, eg 12mm skirting kind. And a couple 2x1 ... Scraps basically. You line up your skirts on both sides of the block in about 10mm in from edge on each side, make the skirt x2 block lengths ..fix 2x1 on each end. So.. grab some mortar, slap it in, rub off, cut both sides of mortar, lift the frame off, move further down wall ..boom level mortar all the way as you work.. maybe hard to explain on here but it works a treat for me and is so clean, so fast. You only need foundation, first layer nice and level and away you go. Works with any brick, block etc but in fairness, he was using bars etc, but im sure anything's manageable.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete ha, no, it already exists as a purchasable item, as a set. But I just fire them together if and when I need to build something which needs to be visibility impressive. I'm no bricky, I'm just a handy man., Stumbled on your video and always up for more knowledge. Which I did gain from your video. But I also passed on some advice to anyone who wishes to 'give it a go' but is god awful with a tool in their hand. It's super quick and less fiddling with the mortar to ballance out the block work. I say work smarter, not harder ...
Its a piece of a small wall but done so well. However we would have to see the wall being filled at the top after placing the vertical steel bars and the finish. But its a thumbs up.
How Many bags of cement in total did it take to do the foundation? And I am making a 4 feet high with a 15 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 5/8. Do I need to lay down rebar in the bottom?
I live up in Michigan, and my understanding is we have to build footings much, much deeper to get under the frost line. Definitely makes projects up here a bit more intensive.
Do you ever have to tie the new block wall to the existing block? I'm closing up a garage door opening and not sure what product to use to tie the new block to the old. It won't be load bearing as there is a large horizontal concrete header with more block above that but it will probably be an 8 ft wall up to that header. I've been looking at tons of videos and don't really see people connecting new to old block.
Great work and thanks for sharing knowledge! I have a wall half this long to build.had no idea how to make its foundation,now i know where to start.the wall is thanking you too..he will live longer haha!
I'm wondering if I should try building a wall for a pond I'm making into a hill. I'm guessing I would need more steel inside because of the water pressure?
Get you some Ideal tie wire reels, or the Kline equivalent. They'll last a lifetime and make rebar work easier. I still have the one that I used for 15 years as a concrete mason, and it was second hand.
Aussie here. And someone trying to learn how to lay Besser blocks (what you'd call "cinderblocks"). After creating my first wee wall at the weekend (8000x400mm), came to TH-cam looking for additional tips and tricks.
Firstly: your trowel guy. Work of art. If I could trowel like that, I'd die a happy man. Secondly, really enjoyed the clear commentary and camerawork. Voiceover guy does a great job.
Anyway, thank you for a really informative video. Good luck to all the amateur DIYers luck out there; may all your walls be straight and true!
Even though I know nothing about concrete or building walls, I always appreciate anyone who demontrates professionalism and expertise in their line of work. Good job 🖖🏿
TY
... as math teachers say... *show your work*
R44q
Just wanted to commend you on your no-nonsense style of doing these videos and your expert knowledge and instruction. Whether you know it or not, you're helping people really far away to bring their vision to reality. Thank you.
That's great
TY
These types of walls should be a requirement for people with big dogs that run through wood fenced yards
you make it look so easy, when in reality takes many years of hard hot days out there. My hats off senor
1975GILL
TY
+Odell Complete Concrete trump wall
xLittleBoy-
maybe I'll get a job on it.
hahah xD !!
lol
Had to come back and watch some of the vintage OG OCC videos 💕👏👍
Hope you enjoyed it!
This is the second of your videos I've watched. Loving it! Keep teaching this woodworker to do concrete.
Paul Murphy
Sure no problem.
Do you fill the entire block holes with concrete
There is no better feeling than watching people that know what they're doing.
I concur
thanks for the great video. my favorite quote "plumb is basically level vertically"
gregor deras
get it on
I wish you were here in Phoenix, you do some outstanding work that will last a lifetime. You pay attention to detail which makes the difference. My idea if I were to build a home would be the block being reinforced at the sides of all doors and windows, then at minimum every three feet down the wall. This would rebar placed in the cores at all doors and windows, then at 36 inch intervals or less. Then bond beams every two feet up the wall for 5 bond beams on a 8 foot high wall. My home I live in is 4x8x16 block and was very well laid. There is no bucking and weaving of the block, nice straight mortar lines. It was built in a subdivision around 1966-67. Because the block was so well laid, had I been the contractor, the masonry guys would have gotten bonuses for their work, you can tell they took pride in their job. I see it in your crews as well, attention to detail is so very important. Outstanding work!!
Yes that is a very good building plan and standard
Amazing work. I love watching people who are amazing at what they do and take absolutely 0 shortcuts.
Me too
TY
Well one shortcut was maybe not smoothing out the top of the foundation. The concrete is more prone to rot this way i think.
@@Engineer9736 Deez nuts are prone to being in your mouth
Nice job for telling us how it is done in a simple way. We are concrete block machine manufacturers and I will show this video to our customers having questions about how to sell the blocks.
Great
TY
great job.this is quality work.
optimusprimo2012
TY
This is mainly about masonry with some mention of rebars but in the early '70s I did a couple of years of rebar work on drainage tunnels, retaining walls and so forth; I'm often fascinated by the complexities of different kinds of construction work..., it reminds me of how ignorant I am about so many things. Good Work !!!
TY
I concur
Good job on that wall and in the event of a tornado I would be the first one behind it with all that concrete and rebar!
I Concur
Hey brother GOOD JOB!!!! I run a small business and I love the transparency you offer your customers via recording, thus allowing the customer to be fully rested in knowing that, THAT WALL IS GOING NOWHERE ON ITS OWN AAAANYTIME SOON!!!!! Good Job all around 10 out of 10. Absolute professionalism at its finest!!!! No corners cut👍🏼
TY
Wow man another great job complete. I had no idea there were so many variables in building a wall like this. I learned many new things on this video. Thanks
Hi, I am an English guy watching from France. Thanks for your video, it helps me a lot with my understanding of what I am trying to do here.
the best 've seen. thank you for explaining all the details so well. god bless
No problem thank you for commenting and watching :)
kings properties
TY
I live out in the country and everyone's always shooting. Yesterday a stray bullet killed my little dog in my backyard. So here I am learning how to build a type of fencing that I can do myself that's also bulletproof. Keep the bullets out of my acre backyard where my 6 yr old plays. Too paranoid now and with daily shooting going on I'm never going to feel comfortable w my kids running around out there until I know bullets aren't gonna be whizzing through low to the ground anymore.
Good idea,.
You may want to move.
Wow. Really well put together and edited. Thanks for sharing your know,edge and taking the time to film, edit and upload. Great effort. Just what I was looking for but Better.
YW
Luv your passion for your work with concrete I could listen to you talk all day.
Wow, thanks
Good morning from Auckland, New Zealand ...great clip!!!
TY
Nothing like watching skilled craftsmen do what they do best. You and your crew make this wall look as easy as legos. Which anyone who’s ever worked with this stuff knows that’s the furthest from the truth.
I concur, takes a lot of practice to do this nicely
it scares me to death starting from both sides , good job man
Avram David
as long as your plum, no worries
Avram David
TY
Avram David it all starts with your foundation if that's level laying from both ends isn't a problem get a string line check your block as you go and it'll be fine its way faster too
You cam always measure from corner to corner if you have doubts.
From Suisun City, Ca. enjoyed your video. I’ve been a Ready Mix driver going on 21yrs. I’ve delivered to many contractors throughout the years. You definitely know your trade.
Thanks for sharing
Yo your video’s are dope and I don’t even do concrete work. I love that you work with your sons. Peace,Love,Wealth,Health& Happiness to y’all
TY
Your videos and work are superb David.
One thing we do with vertical Rebar work is to put an end cap on all the stubs so we don't stick them in our faces when bending and working on the lines. I like the domed ones as they hurt less when i do a face plant on them.
Makes sense, nice trick
I really wish I could see the concrete get poured in too. Great Wall and perfect construction.
That's on another video
What's the title for that video? Did some searching, couldn't find a follow-on for this one.
Great to see the pride in you work. This what needs to be past on to our youth.
Yes that would be nice
You have some good workers keep up the good work
TY
Wow this was very informative.....I'm going to have my backyard transform to a relaxing area but I need to level the foundation and put up a separating wall from my neighbors so after this video I got an idea of what's needed and how to start.
Great
GL
great work. I've watched all of your videos and they are very helpful. I was wondering if you had any tips on cutting regular 6×8×16 blocks so that the wall curves or makes a half moon? I always have trouble with that and the back side of the blocks are usually to wide or the front side has no room to grout. same trouble with caps, they are usually not the same thickness apart or i end up not having any width to grout. if you have any tips I would appreciate it. Thank you so much.
John Mula
half blocks and get a radius point.
If there's space.
Odell Complete Concrete radius point?
Very nice job.You made all that skill look easy.
Thanks 👍
Wow great work, yet you make it look so easy.
Dan Opiyo
TY
Learned a lot. I'm a homeowner and will remember you when I'm ready
ty
Hey David. Looks like when the concrete was poured you didn't level it. I'm guessing that's because your first row of block will be made level, which the rest of the wall will be built on.
Jesse Thomas
good guess
your right on
Thank you.
Jesse Thomas
I wet set the first row.
I was wondering the same thing but it’s interesting to see the first block get leveled.
WOW! BEAUTIFULLY DONE AND VERY NEAT KEEP TEACHING! STAY SAFE EVERYONE NUFF LOVE CANADA
You to
TY
prefect wall
Armando Perez
TY
Great to see how you guys over there build. Over here in the UK our blocks are all solid (no holes) Meaning we never use any rebar. We just do a 10mm bed line of mortar & to the perps. Nice work Chaps :)
wow that's some heavy blocks
Beautiful job! What are the costs per foot?
50.00
David Odell does that include everything from prep to back filling concrete over the top of the cinder blocks ?
Your not doing block walls for $50.00 a ft.
Just saying
Man your work is so clean! Great job man.😊
Muy buen trabajo felicidades.!!
Walter Molina
TY
Your videos have come along way since you first posted. This was a very informative video. Thank you for all the tidbits of information.
ye
yw
Trump would be proud of you guys.
Yes
Odell Complete Concrete unsubscribed and paused the video can't watch a trump supporter
OshawaStateOfMind agreed. Same here.
Dramaqueen...
Yep, Even Trump would be happy with that wall. He still wouldn't pay you though...lol.
Love the efficiency in the technique!
TY
very nice job
Me gustó ese muro muy fuerte con las varillas verticales al final y con la de arriba luego el relleno! Buen vídeo !What a strong wall I love it super reinforced you make it easy but I think isn’t, thanks for the video!!
I concur
TY
look good brother? when will you put up anymore videos I like the way that brick wall came out you could ask for no better. like they say a great Carpenter measure twice cut once you could ask for no better quick question when is any of your other videos are going to be posted I like to see the concrete work on this property that you're doing the outcome on that
JOE BILLINGS
We're trying out a new camera system.
I think you'll see.it in the next video
Hi, great video information wise, but I struggled with the video jumping around so much. Thanks for sharing this information and looks like a great job!.
Sorry about that
@@OdellCompleteConcrete I seen a great new product for walls called versaloc blocks by Adbri, its here in Australia. Love your work, I still watch your videos they are great!
Odell the master
Pete Bovenzi
TY,
GREAT WORK GREAT VID! ORGANISED, PROFESSIONAL, WEEL MADE WALL AND MASONS! THANK YOU!
Hey wall looks great. I sent you a text with some pictures of my place in fv where need a wall built.
matthew kral
sounds good
Thanks
Did you get a wall built?
My neighbor just had one wall built. Wife has video of the builders break bricks and filling the holes were the steel is before they filled the blocks with concrete. He was upset because he wanted to hang a gate. Claims he's going to knock of some of the cap and fill with concrete. Now my father-in-law has hired these same guys to build both of my walls. He doesn't believe my neighbors because one of the builders is an old friend from the 70's. My neighbor wants me to make sure they build them right so I found your video. 4 weeks wall one and we have a one trench with rebar and nothing else. 8 weeks and nothing done for wall two.
that is a great wall of china
Just great
I love your videos. Real quality work and you explain every step.
TY
looks complicated.
Daniel Puig
a little bit
Beautiful job fellas
ty
Hello
HI
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Good stuff bro hey how do I calculate price per foot with material and also just for labor
Labor, materials x 2
"I did this, I did that" all I saw was a couple Mexicans doing the all work... same story no matter what construction site
javier diaz
get it on
Why would you think its bad..
I know a mexican who works at a farm here,gets 14$/hr..goes back end of summer.
He did this for 8years,built a school in his city...see where it goes when you think positive?!
Don’t hate the player, hate the game.
Great wall building job! Real top pros! Wish I could hire you here on my small island to build my wall ;-)
Me too
Wow each time you have to wait for inspection...
Annoying and time consuming process
Yas
yes
You. Make. The best. Videos. Dave. I. Have. Learned. A. Lot. From. You. I'll. Be. Starting. My. 4th. House. In. Oct. 2019. In. South Chile.
Sweet
YW
Michael, would you be interested in building homes in Africa? If yes, how could I contact you?Any email, whats app #?
SEND YOUR BIDS TO TRUMP.
David Duke
That's old school style
David Duke
get it on
Absolutely professionals. Awesome job.
TY
moving around with camera on fast forward is nauseating please come up with a better way.
Take some motion sickness medicine.
Omg dude. (LOL)
I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Very informative and entertaining. You and your crew do amazing work! Looking forward to the next video.
Ty
Nice job! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
My pleasure!
Im starting 4' below grade. I dug down 4" and laid and tamped the 4" of gravel. Do I need to use level concrete on top of the gravel?
This video just confirmed I will not be building a block wall myself! LOL. I always appreciate the time and effort it takes to make these videos. Thank you!
YW
TY
its fine, but on your first row there directly into concrete. Problem is, you
Wet set is best
That’s an interesting system, the lead Mason didn’t spread mud once. Only used his trowel to tap the block when building leads.
Yes
Superb video, clear cut on how to do it.
+Oscar Moralde
TY
I like how the blocks are so tough. In our country it will shutter even you handle it with care.
Good job OCC, its great watching your videos with your commentary. As others have said, you do make this look easy!
Mike Wakeford
TY
Very nice, believe me that I learn a lot from your videos.
TY
Even applying mortar to the blocks lol, so clean. My solution for an amateur? Get some thin wood, eg 12mm skirting kind. And a couple 2x1 ... Scraps basically. You line up your skirts on both sides of the block in about 10mm in from edge on each side, make the skirt x2 block lengths ..fix 2x1 on each end. So.. grab some mortar, slap it in, rub off, cut both sides of mortar, lift the frame off, move further down wall ..boom level mortar all the way as you work.. maybe hard to explain on here but it works a treat for me and is so clean, so fast. You only need foundation, first layer nice and level and away you go. Works with any brick, block etc but in fairness, he was using bars etc, but im sure anything's manageable.
Is that patent pending?
@@OdellCompleteConcrete ha, no, it already exists as a purchasable item, as a set. But I just fire them together if and when I need to build something which needs to be visibility impressive. I'm no bricky, I'm just a handy man., Stumbled on your video and always up for more knowledge. Which I did gain from your video. But I also passed on some advice to anyone who wishes to 'give it a go' but is god awful with a tool in their hand. It's super quick and less fiddling with the mortar to ballance out the block work. I say work smarter, not harder ...
sounds very helpful, im abaout 70% visualizing. can u expand on it or perhaps a link to the existing product out there?
Love the videos, kinda went down the rabbit hole, starting with the 24' garage concrete job. All awesome, stay reasonable.
No doubt.
That's why it works.
Nice wall and nice video, can’t imagine why anyone would throw a dislike at it.
Competitors
Its a piece of a small wall but done so well. However we would have to see the wall being filled at the top after placing the vertical steel bars and the finish. But its a thumbs up.
TY
Get it on OSS
I always enjoy a job well done and you and your employees definitely do it right. Thank you.
I concur
TY
How Many bags of cement in total did it take to do the foundation? And I am making a 4 feet high with a 15 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 5 5/8. Do I need to lay down rebar in the bottom?
Wow. I always thought you can only go 5 rows max at a time. Thanks for sharing
The more the merrier
Great work, a wealth of knowledge being utilized!
Ty
I live up in Michigan, and my understanding is we have to build footings much, much deeper to get under the frost line. Definitely makes projects up here a bit more intensive.
Yes it would and costly
Do you ever have to tie the new block wall to the existing block? I'm closing up a garage door opening and not sure what product to use to tie the new block to the old. It won't be load bearing as there is a large horizontal concrete header with more block above that but it will probably be an 8 ft wall up to that header. I've been looking at tons of videos and don't really see people connecting new to old block.
the footing
Tie it to a few trees if your skill level is like mine! LOL
Really like your videos. Very informative and thorough. Nice work and thanks for sharing your expertise.
Your welcome
Thank you, as a beginner really appreciate 👍👍👍
Ty
ARTISIANS BROTHER, LOVE THE WORK
Ty
Great work and thanks for sharing knowledge!
I have a wall half this long to build.had no idea how to make its foundation,now i know where to start.the wall is thanking you too..he will live longer haha!
Great
Good info on how to build a block wall correctly. Thanks
TY
Nice show, I chased a lot of masons being an Electrician.
Clean and professional well done
ty
Beautiful Job once again.
TY
I'm wondering if I should try building a wall for a pond I'm making into a hill. I'm guessing I would need more steel inside because of the water pressure?
1' thick does the trick
Get you some Ideal tie wire reels, or the Kline equivalent. They'll last a lifetime and make rebar work easier. I still have the one that I used for 15 years as a concrete mason, and it was second hand.
I have one I've had for many years. I rarely use it.
Great video. Thank you. Funny, as I am wearing a high end head set and can hear all the kids and whispering in the background. 30 more seconds...
Interesting
YW
Do you need a permit for a block wall 6 feet high in LA county?
Yes
Great skill ... you’re an artist !!!
TY