They are two very professional bricklayers, who work very fast, and are artists. For apprentices like me ... I will give you several tricks. 1.- Use a wooden table, some planks, some scaffold sheets about 80-90 centimeters from the ground to break the stones and thus not be working on the ground all the time, your back will thank you. 2.- The quantity of cement-sand must always be the same so that it remains the same color. 3.-it is important to brush the cement of the joint well before it is dry ... afterwards it is impossible. 4.-The mass (sand and cement) has to be a little dry, it doesn't have to be soft. a good job
@@closowski Basically he means you have to tool or rub the joints before the mortar has final set. If you look at the earlier section of wall where the mortar is dry ..... you will see how the joint is finished compared to the fresh joint which has not yet been tooled or rubbed.
You think you're old and so am I, but after I start working there is usually no stopping me unless may be back pain or knees on the wet and cold boards early spring.
Thank you for downloading Very informative At present using hard rock myself I use a cut off grinder to score a too long rock Then a wide chisel to part it
Thank you very much for probably the best explanation construction person can learn further. Hello from a Serb to all the construstion people out there.
To all those talking about how difficult it is to build with stone remember, humans have been building with stone for thousands of years. I’m building a stone home and layout stone gets easier and easier the more you do, side note we get all our stone free from the Rocky Mountains which makes things a lot easier, and inexpensive.
What a great video. Excellent explanation of back drainage and tie-back with long stones. These guys know what they are doing. I wonder if they put a concrete footing under the wall for support?
Can you please explain exactly what kind of material we need to make the proper mortar mix? I cant seem to find that specific information. Random sand and some type of concrete bags but what kind of concrete?
@@HooDRidEWhiteY I don't know if you still want an answer to that question, but it's cement, not concrete that they're mixing with sand. If you mix sand and cement, you have mortar. If you mix sand, cement, and gravel, you have concrete. The terms are often used interchangeably by those who don't know the difference, which is most people. But they each means something different. Hopefully you found the answer for yourself, in which case I hope this answer helps someone else.
Great video. You're so lucky to have such malleable stone, though you say it's brittle, or you're just very good at what you do (of course)! I'm trying to work with basalt/granite. It seems impossible to shape.
Notice his name tag on his vest, he is Albanian. This man is a pure example of how back then the Illyrians (Albanians) built Rome, England and a lot of beautiful cities in the world. Good job 👏👐
Really nice trade/job to have. I love doing stonework . Satisfying and an old art. We have some lovely granite in devon,big random shapes n colours. We also got to work on some lovely heritage buildings and gorgeous houses. Keep up the good work just watch out if using lime..glove time
Thanks for the video and the tips. that looks challenging in the rain. I’m setting up to do some walls 3rd the height of that down for my planter beds. I’m going to make sure I stack my stones, not floating in mortar like you say. What brand of pants are those green pants?. I work as a carpenter building decks outside. I feel like I need those. They look durable.
How long do stone retaining walls supposed to last? I see some giant stone retaining walls adjacent to the greenbelt in my community that are about 40 ft. high and wonder how long they'd last.
Maybe the stone will break better with a hammer made for stone splitting. This one you use is for stone smashing. We call it a maul or 3 pound sledgehammer.
Not gona lie lads it's not the best looking work iv seen. I get it's a retaining wall and strength is priority but thst stone looks very good, nice flat faces with a good bottom and top, you can always make a wall look nice and strong at the same time. I'm an Irish stone Mason from Ireland and I think everyone is capable of doing better, your work is strong but I feel you have the capability of making it more appealing to the eye. Much respect tho and its great that stone work has travelled across the globe, it's very interesting watching how others do it. 🙏🇮🇪
hei carl. nice work. heavy stones... ooof... how deep was the foundation? how was build? stones or concrete? what kind of rebars did you use? if any... what kind of drainage pipe did you put behind the wall? if any...
Good work. Only that my fear is, the wall may fall due to poor drainage. I wish you had put in drainage pipes. To drain water behind the wall when it rains.
What kind of footing is necessary for a wall just like this in every way but only 3ft or 1 meter in height from the soil? I hear cement, gravel or a combination of both.
Depending on the load behind we place dig 8 inches to a foot deep an fill in with 6 inches of concrete with L shaped rebar sticking up with 2 rebar on the bottom
@@CarlTheLandscapeGuy maybe my uncle used bad technique but it is true that he lost his eye and had to have it replaced with a glass eye after a chip from a stone projectiled into his eye. 😞 maybe just extremely bad luck or the type of risk too. Watching people chip rock without eye protection always makes me nervous now!!!!! Amazing work though!
Зачем вам эти мастера ? Я таких мастеров никогда бы не позвал ! На Украине есть русскоговорящий мастер кладки камня Владимир Коваленко, в You Tube есть его ролики , посмотрите его работы ! И ещё есть в You Tube : Мастер Кладки , тоже русскоговорящий, грек по национальности. Не помню имя . Он работает на стройках от Владивостока и до островов Греции в Средиземном море . Эти двое очень высококвалифицированные мастера кладки камня ! Удачи вам . Из Сибири, Владимир !
Я оцениваю ролик только в том случае , если не слышу отвратительную музыку наложенную на речь диктора. Не понимаю, с какой целью вы абсолютно не нужной здесь музыкой заглушаете интересный рассказ диктора ?
@Oftin Wong what's eventually? Explain?? I build dry stone walls for a living. I'm telling you, a free draining wall will last alot longer than what they have done here. People who think otherwise dont know much about it.
How do you ensure that the spaces between rocks are relatively the same? For example, how do you know how much mortar to put in between? That part has always baffled me.
Maybe the stone will break better with a hammer made for stone splitting. This one you use is for stone smashing. We call it a maul or 3 pound sledgehammer.
They are two very professional bricklayers, who work very fast, and are artists. For apprentices like me ... I will give you several tricks.
1.- Use a wooden table, some planks, some scaffold sheets about 80-90 centimeters from the ground to break the stones and thus not be working on the ground all the time, your back will thank you.
2.- The quantity of cement-sand must always be the same so that it remains the same color.
3.-it is important to brush the cement of the joint well before it is dry ... afterwards it is impossible.
4.-The mass (sand and cement) has to be a little dry, it doesn't have to be soft.
a good job
can you elaborate on # 3?
@@closowski Basically he means you have to tool or rub the joints before the mortar has final set. If you look at the earlier section of wall where the mortar is dry ..... you will see how the joint is finished compared to the fresh joint which has not yet been tooled or rubbed.
This can look simple to the untrained eye. These guys are artists. Very awesome work fellers. My back aches just watching now that I am old.
You think you're old and so am I, but after I start working there is usually no stopping me unless may be back pain or knees on the wet and cold boards early spring.
Thank you for these great tips! You not only said WHAT to do but WHY to do it that way🌸
I absolutely love stonework! This is a great informative lesson
thank you for taking the time out of your job to explain these things!
Very nice I am learning by watching. Love the comentary you exsplain what you’re doing. l am learning slowly
glad to hear it was helpful
Very great explenation. These guys make it look easier than it is
Thank you for downloading Very informative At present using hard rock myself I use a cut off grinder to score a too long rock Then a wide chisel to part it
Thank you very much for probably the best explanation construction person can learn further. Hello from a Serb to all the construstion people out there.
To all those talking about how difficult it is to build with stone remember, humans have been building with stone for thousands of years. I’m building a stone home and layout stone gets easier and easier the more you do, side note we get all our stone free from the Rocky Mountains which makes things a lot easier, and inexpensive.
thanks for your comment, please send me some pics, i love what you do, sounds amazing, hope all goes well, info@carlthelandscapeguy.com
What a great video. Excellent explanation of back drainage and tie-back with long stones. These guys know what they are doing. I wonder if they put a concrete footing under the wall for support?
thank you 👍
Tks for your video how drainage works with stone retaining wall
Great video, these guys do great work and this is a great way to learn from them as they work and think through their process
You guys are rock stars!
Nice work good job on the hearting I just built a 66ft by 2ft wide by 10ft terraced wet laid wall with 8 concrete stairs
Make a video Buddy I would love to see it
Can you please explain exactly what kind of material we need to make the proper mortar mix? I cant seem to find that specific information. Random sand and some type of concrete bags but what kind of concrete?
@@HooDRidEWhiteY I don't know if you still want an answer to that question, but it's cement, not concrete that they're mixing with sand. If you mix sand and cement, you have mortar. If you mix sand, cement, and gravel, you have concrete.
The terms are often used interchangeably by those who don't know the difference, which is most people. But they each means something different.
Hopefully you found the answer for yourself, in which case I hope this answer helps someone else.
@@thincrediblewho this was very helpful still; thanks!
This is gold TY!
Great video. You're so lucky to have such malleable stone, though you say it's brittle, or you're just very good at what you do (of course)!
I'm trying to work with basalt/granite. It seems impossible to shape.
Very good Quality! you know abaut your Handwerk, Respekt!
Very good job explaining. Thanks.
Agrees with comment below and adds Pure Craftsmen,Fantastic job and teaching Video,Ally
"They will break wherever they feel like it" It looks like a great stone!
Notice his name tag on his vest, he is Albanian. This man is a pure example of how back then the Illyrians (Albanians) built Rome, England and a lot of beautiful cities in the world. Good job 👏👐
Saya pengin sekali lihat tutorial pasang batu pondasi cara dari awal teknik penyusunan batu pondasi good jobs🖒🖒🖒
Really nice trade/job to have. I love doing stonework . Satisfying and an old art. We have some lovely granite in devon,big random shapes n colours. We also got to work on some lovely heritage buildings and gorgeous houses. Keep up the good work just watch out if using lime..glove time
I live in a old stone house. Indestructible. Big rocks where used here.
These are excellent instructive videos.
really enjoy watching the videos - thank you for sharing mate!
Thanks for watching!
Great info! Thanks
Most important part is the foundation.
Thanks for the video and the tips. that looks challenging in the rain. I’m setting up to do some walls 3rd the height of that down for my planter beds. I’m going to make sure I stack my stones, not floating in mortar like you say. What brand of pants are those green pants?. I work as a carpenter building decks outside. I feel like I need those. They look durable.
thank you appreciate the feedback and good luck with your project
Great job!! 👍👍
👏 more of sone masonry please.
Thanks for the great video
Good job guys God bless you...
How long do stone retaining walls supposed to last? I see some giant stone retaining walls adjacent to the greenbelt in my community that are about 40 ft. high and wonder how long they'd last.
Stone walls will last longer than your lifetime easily, and your great grandkids most likely.
They are from Albania. Where is the place?
Very nice well
thank you
Concrete is not good for stone. It's best to use NHL 3.5 natural Hydraulic Lime
Maybe the stone will break better with a hammer made for stone splitting. This one you use is for stone smashing. We call it a maul or 3 pound sledgehammer.
Not gona lie lads it's not the best looking work iv seen.
I get it's a retaining wall and strength is priority but thst stone looks very good, nice flat faces with a good bottom and top, you can always make a wall look nice and strong at the same time.
I'm an Irish stone Mason from Ireland and I think everyone is capable of doing better, your work is strong but I feel you have the capability of making it more appealing to the eye.
Much respect tho and its great that stone work has travelled across the globe, it's very interesting watching how others do it.
🙏🇮🇪
Thank you for the video!
How do you figure out the most common natural stone in your area?
Good job Sir..
hei carl. nice work. heavy stones... ooof...
how deep was the foundation? how was build? stones or concrete? what kind of rebars did you use? if any...
what kind of drainage pipe did you put behind the wall? if any...
doriantomas “ooof” 😂🤦🏼♂️
Bravo
What movie is this? A final result of the complete wall, where is it ?
Good work. Only that my fear is, the wall may fall due to poor drainage. I wish you had put in drainage pipes. To drain water behind the wall when it rains.
Isn't that why they add the broken stone as fill behind the wall? Serves that purpose.
What kind of footing is necessary for a wall just like this in every way but only 3ft or 1 meter in height from the soil? I hear cement, gravel or a combination of both.
for me i suggest (base=1meter, top=1meter, lenght=?) without gravel, cement and sand only will be used 🙏❤️
or nortar
I have watched the video 5 times already.....
I don’t blame you , boy can you make great money as a stone mason
what about the footing??? any video about foundation for a stone wALL??? or how deep do i have to dig up???
Depending on the load behind we place dig 8 inches to a foot deep an fill in with 6 inches of concrete with L shaped rebar sticking up with 2 rebar on the bottom
Ndonje tubo per te kulluar...??!?? Ku do ta shkarkoje lageshtiren muri???!!??
Is it sand with cement
What about drainage at the base of the wall. What did you do?
you should have it at a pitch. that's the whole point of it to be honest
Do we need to do DPC on a stone wall. Damp proof course at the ground level ?
No need for dpc on outside walls
Is the mortar mix « sand and cement » or « sand, cement and gravel”?
no gravel, the stones in the gravel are too large. the sand needs to go through a 1/4" screen first
@@tomkelly8827 thank w
What kind of mortar is that?
this is lime mortar
Is your motar always that dry?
Bravo 👏
Like the finished product. He must have forgotten his safety glasses that day.
no, based on my experience, he might not comfortable using PPE while working on that😂
Sir what's a ratio of sand & cement
Chipping stone like this, with no eye protection is very dangerous. That is how my uncle lost his eye sight in one eyes. WEAR EYE PROTECTION!!!!!
true thanks
@@CarlTheLandscapeGuy maybe my uncle used bad technique but it is true that he lost his eye and had to have it replaced with a glass eye after a chip from a stone projectiled into his eye. 😞 maybe just extremely bad luck or the type of risk too. Watching people chip rock without eye protection always makes me nervous now!!!!! Amazing work though!
You need to cover the type of mortar you use.
Type s
@@elijahhibbard8575 so can I just go to the store and buy type s mortar? Then what, mix it with sand?
Yes you can get it like that and mix one bag with 4 5-gallon buckets of sand per bag, or 2 buckets for half bag.
@@elijahhibbard8575 this is super helpful thank you
Мне любопытно :
Как называют двух мастеров,
откуда они , где работают ?.....
Привет 🖐 из АЛБАНИЯ
Зачем вам эти мастера ?
Я таких мастеров никогда бы не позвал !
На Украине есть русскоговорящий мастер кладки камня Владимир Коваленко,
в You Tube есть его ролики , посмотрите его работы !
И ещё есть в You Tube : Мастер Кладки , тоже русскоговорящий, грек по национальности.
Не помню имя .
Он работает на стройках от Владивостока и до островов Греции в Средиземном море .
Эти двое очень высококвалифицированные мастера кладки камня !
Удачи вам .
Из Сибири, Владимир !
Уточняю. Я нашёл этих мастеров .
1. Владимир Коваленко - мастер кладки .
2. Каменный успех - дома из камня .
They are using a bucket trowel.
try a pointing tool.
Вы молодец.ну армяни так строили боле 100.лет назат.
What cement is used?
Motar
Looks like lime stone to me.You can't hit this stone with a hammer only trim.
U cant ? Looks like they doing it every day for living u must be wrong than
That was looks way to thin for for its height. Also where is your drainage? No gravel or weep pipes
Gravel behind a retaining wall? Haha
@@lukedecol1505 yes absolutely. If the wall is higher than drainage absolutely
@@71sc502 because the walls that have stood for centuries have gravel behind them?
Albanians. I know his last name
Я оцениваю ролик только в том случае ,
если не слышу отвратительную музыку
наложенную на речь диктора. Не понимаю,
с какой целью вы абсолютно не нужной
здесь музыкой заглушаете интересный
рассказ диктора ?
If it was built without mortar it would last alot longer... all the mortar does is stop any water passing through. But each to their own.
@Oftin Wong what's eventually? Explain?? I build dry stone walls for a living. I'm telling you, a free draining wall will last alot longer than what they have done here. People who think otherwise dont know much about it.
@Oftin Wong gravel? Mate.. have a think about that.
@Oftin Wong are you a waller?? Got any work to show? Or do you just read books?
@Oftin Wong gravel is an unstable material. Better if you later stone behind the wall for drainage.
@Oftin Wong yes it is!
How do you ensure that the spaces between rocks are relatively the same? For example, how do you know how much mortar to put in between? That part has always baffled me.
Maybe the stone will break better with a hammer made for stone splitting. This one you use is for stone smashing. We call it a maul or 3 pound sledgehammer.