It’s amazing watching you reconcile the brick work from the former bricklayer’s error. I tried explaining myself to my husband yesterday after watching the last video and I’ve arrived at the idea I have no idea what I’m taking about but it’s so interesting to watch. Thanks again, Izzy
Thank you! It's a bit of hard work trying to get things to work right again, but we're getting there! Sometimes when I try and explain things to you guys (the camera, I get confused myself, cos I'm trying to unload all this information in my head which I understand, but then trying to simplify it for everyone or Drew/Charlie is hard😂 Thanks for the support
Ayup Aaron! Appreciate it buddy! Yea he's gonna be making a few more appearances in the future, nice to have him and Charlie working together a bit 💪🤜🤛
I know it's TH-cam and all that, and the real stressful stuff doesn't make the cut, but you guys genuinely look like you are loving your job. It bores me to death when brickies obsess about the number of bricks they can get down in a day like its some kind of willie waving competition!😂. This kind of video series is WAY more interesting, when you are having to do multiple problem solving on the spot. Keep up the good work, lads.👍
Thanks so much Jim, really glad your enjoying the videos! Every video contains about 90 mins of footage that I cut down to keep it a bit more snappy and entertaining, but myself, drew and Charlie all enjoy what we do💪 thanks again, also keep an eye out for the next video (Monday) lots and lots of problem solving, there's a course of 🐷 in the job
@@IzzytheBricky Ha, ha......we all love a pig course! I remember having to deal with one of those on a half finished bungalow we were given a few years back.....told the site agent that the whole lot would need to come down but he was having none of it....."make it work" 😨😂
Izzy mate we use the iso wool cavity insulation to rub down the engineers or smooth face brickwork the rockwool bring's it up lovely and gets all the marks off
Not quite sure what the step trays are doing if they’re leading towards main entrance.Do you use the same compo for below and above brickwork?I was taught General Purpose below ground work as there is no plastiser for fretting.Is your external brickwork having a DPM
@@IzzytheBricky Would like to see new guy having a go at laying mortar down. Good to see people learning and getting satisfaction under your tuition 👍👍
Thanks John mate! The ground level is coming up quite abit. So half of those blues are going to be hidden. It's just been stripped back for me to work before it gets filled in again
Hi mate, curious how you started gaining contacts in the trade. Been a bricklayer now for 7 years but only self employed for the last 6 months but all I’m the same job that’s soon coming to an end. Not sure if I should jump on some agency stuff of ring a few companies to see if I can sub for them. What do you recommend?
Hi mate, I sub to a small building firm that's how I get all my work! You could hop on site and join a gang. Or have a look on some Facebook bricklaying groups, as small builders and gangs are always after good bricklayes. Ask about, see if anyone you know is after a Bricklayer to build extensions for them
What’s the reason for laying blue brick on the bottom courses? Does blue brick have unique qualities or is it an esthetic reason? I don’t see structures in the US with lower course color changes.
Blues are engineering bricks Ben, hard as hell, stand up to the amount of crap weather we have here, a standard facing brick below dpc would shell there faces in a very short time. Jtb
Hiya mate, as James and Zaid said, they are just a really strong brick that can withstand the freeze thaw cycles we have here in the winter. They also help reduce rising damp👌
@@IzzytheBricky you will eventually, go smaller now while you have the chance, your arm and elbow will thank you later. There's only old and knackered brickies out there, never old and fit.
Ayup mate good to hear from you brother! Let me know buddy, I'm working at my parents house this weekend with Drew (The Free Extension) how's everything your end my guy, hope everything is Going well for you 🤜🤜
Lean it you naughty boy 😆😆 cracking on now buddy them trays would got few tubes stix al fucked that in to them great stuff sticks in wet conditions also.
Your job made me think about a big old house I done years ago when I first started out the lady picked out the brick 🧱 she wanted done laid half the house up and she comes to the boss I have changed my mind I think I want red brick 🧱 I thought my boss was going to have a brake down the look on his face long story short we ended up taking everything down and laying red brick 🧱 Lol keep it up man really enjoy watching 👍👍🧱🧱⚒😎
Hi Izzy.... I've noticed on some of your brickwork you use breeze blocks on the inner course however on this job you seem to be using concrete blocks.... There has been a lot of talk about concrete blocks being stronger however less thermally efficient... What are your thoughts
Hi mate, I love laying the thermal light breeze blocks, they are light, easy to lay and much more thermally efficient. However I think they have very little longevity and won't stand the test of time. Concrete blocks will last alot longer 💪..but my back won't laying them 😂
People say that on site, but no chance we're doing that on these jobs. The muck dries out really quite, so it's not like there's any sinking and everything is already backed in on this lift 👌 it's a good precaution when your working with ready mix and it's cold however 👌
It’s amazing watching you reconcile the brick work from the former bricklayer’s error. I tried explaining myself to my husband yesterday after watching the last video and I’ve arrived at the idea I have no idea what I’m taking about but it’s so interesting to watch. Thanks again, Izzy
Thank you! It's a bit of hard work trying to get things to work right again, but we're getting there! Sometimes when I try and explain things to you guys (the camera, I get confused myself, cos I'm trying to unload all this information in my head which I understand, but then trying to simplify it for everyone or Drew/Charlie is hard😂
Thanks for the support
@@IzzytheBricky you do a great job at it man
Great work Izzy, love your attention to detail 💪👍
Thanks Craig buddy, always appreciate the support 🤜🤛
Oioi 🕺 🍺
Lovely old job. I would have pulled the whole flank myself . But no dramas doing smaller sections 😊😊😊 love the 196-2k masons level 😉😉
Oii oii cheers brother appreciate it! Only do smaller sections cos I'm not as rapid as you 😉 hope your good my guy!
Good for them trowel smashers chopping away 😆😆😆🤟
Glad to see it is working out Izzy and great to hear from Drew. Keep at it guys it’s going to be a great one to follow.
Thanks Jim! Job is coming on fantastic now! Today finished all the brickwork up to FFL 🎉 we're gonna be seeing alot more of Drew again 👌
Winning now brother 👍👍🕺🕺
We're getting there buddy!
lovely brickwork again as always mate and good to see drew back on weekends 👍 and liking the smaller trowel haha 😄
Ayup Aaron! Appreciate it buddy! Yea he's gonna be making a few more appearances in the future, nice to have him and Charlie working together a bit 💪🤜🤛
@@IzzytheBricky no worries mate keep up the good work and definitely mate can't wait to see the videos
Looking good pal, been on the solid concretes all day, dogging some flats on site! Go again tomorrow
Thanks so much mate appreciate it! Ooof don't envy you! Ey, some good money there for ya though mate 💪
Nice work..comment from a layman here...but greetings from Wales.
Thanks so much mate
Just caught up😁. Amazing job mate❤
Thanks so much!
I know it's TH-cam and all that, and the real stressful stuff doesn't make the cut, but you guys genuinely look like you are loving your job. It bores me to death when brickies obsess about the number of bricks they can get down in a day like its some kind of willie waving competition!😂. This kind of video series is WAY more interesting, when you are having to do multiple problem solving on the spot. Keep up the good work, lads.👍
Thanks so much Jim, really glad your enjoying the videos! Every video contains about 90 mins of footage that I cut down to keep it a bit more snappy and entertaining, but myself, drew and Charlie all enjoy what we do💪 thanks again, also keep an eye out for the next video (Monday) lots and lots of problem solving, there's a course of 🐷 in the job
@@IzzytheBricky Ha, ha......we all love a pig course! I remember having to deal with one of those on a half finished bungalow we were given a few years back.....told the site agent that the whole lot would need to come down but he was having none of it....."make it work" 😨😂
Flying izzy, magical to pull this one back great effort 👌🏻
Thanks Ashley mate! You wanna see the job now! All up to FFL🎉🎉
That mortar need some fairy init haha
The sand on this job is terrible 😰
Izzy mate we use the iso wool cavity insulation to rub down the engineers or smooth face brickwork the rockwool bring's it up lovely and gets all the marks off
Bang on tip mate, I'll give that a go! Like keeping drew busy with little tasks like "clean those blues"😂
Nice work mate
No need for trays no water is coming from above , just black jack the blockwork/ brickwork that will be under ground 👍
Cheers mate appreciate it! The blues and blockwork have all been tanked thankfully, the step trays/ trays are just for that extra precaution 👌
@@IzzytheBricky fair enough mate 👍
Not quite sure what the step trays are doing if they’re leading towards main entrance.Do you use the same compo for below and above brickwork?I was taught General Purpose below ground work as there is no plastiser for fretting.Is your external brickwork having a DPM
Making a good job out of the rubbish Izzy. Look forward to the next one 👍👍
Thanks Doug! New video again on Monday!🙏🙏
@@IzzytheBricky Would like to see new guy having a go at laying mortar down. Good to see people learning and getting satisfaction under your tuition 👍👍
@@Doug.... cheers mate! In the next video you can see him laying a few and spreading loads! 👌👌
I think you are probably mature beyond your years. You do good work and have great work ethic. Hang tough bud!!!!
Thanks Richard mate, appreciate it! Always having a laugh and a joke, but most of the time at work I'm quite focused on the task at hand 💪
Well done to you both not many would sort it.i don't understand why so many blues underground.
Thanks John mate! The ground level is coming up quite abit. So half of those blues are going to be hidden. It's just been stripped back for me to work before it gets filled in again
Good work mate ! U on price or you on day rate ?
Thanks buddy! I'm on DW mate. Would be in a right panic being on price trying to sort this out😂
@@IzzytheBricky yeah your better off mate especially on a job like that !! U doing a good job 👍🏻
Hi mate, curious how you started gaining contacts in the trade. Been a bricklayer now for 7 years but only self employed for the last 6 months but all I’m the same job that’s soon coming to an end. Not sure if I should jump on some agency stuff of ring a few companies to see if I can sub for them. What do you recommend?
Hi mate, I sub to a small building firm that's how I get all my work! You could hop on site and join a gang. Or have a look on some Facebook bricklaying groups, as small builders and gangs are always after good bricklayes. Ask about, see if anyone you know is after a Bricklayer to build extensions for them
@@IzzytheBricky cheers, when the time gets closer I’ll ask around!
What’s the reason for laying blue brick on the bottom courses? Does blue brick have unique qualities or is it an esthetic reason? I don’t see structures in the US with lower course color changes.
they are engineering bricks frost will not damage them
Blues are engineering bricks Ben, hard as hell, stand up to the amount of crap weather we have here, a standard facing brick below dpc would shell there faces in a very short time. Jtb
Hiya mate, as James and Zaid said, they are just a really strong brick that can withstand the freeze thaw cycles we have here in the winter. They also help reduce rising damp👌
Cheers james 🤜🤛🙏
Thanks!
Do you ever struggle with bad wrist or forearm with using the big trowel mate ?
Hi mate, honestly, not yet. I sprained it yesterday at the gym being a divvy, but never from my trowel 😂💪
@@IzzytheBricky you will eventually, go smaller now while you have the chance, your arm and elbow will thank you later. There's only old and knackered brickies out there, never old and fit.
Yess brother if am not busy weekend coming mite nip up and see u n drew n new lad and I will bring u them other 3 stands
Ayup mate good to hear from you brother! Let me know buddy, I'm working at my parents house this weekend with Drew (The Free Extension) how's everything your end my guy, hope everything is Going well for you 🤜🤜
@@IzzytheBricky it's OK I guss am still alive will give you acall Friday. If I do should bring my best shoes lol 😆
Told you he’d be back👍👍👍
😂😂😂😂 the return of Drew 😂 everyone's favourite lad
You not using fitzbrics mate? They need to get hold of You and sort you out haha
I've used them mate, and I really couldn't get on with then 😂 must be the only Bricklayer who don't rate them to be honest
Best to get them to do half a mix each and then you will end up with good compo
😂😂😂 I'll have to try that one buddy! Cheers Glen, hope your having a good week so far
Lean it you naughty boy 😆😆 cracking on now buddy them trays would got few tubes stix al fucked that in to them great stuff sticks in wet conditions also.
Cheers mate! Yea it's really moving now! Actually got lintels on and everything! New video out tomorrow! Ill have to look into that stuff mate!
@@IzzytheBricky
Will watch out for video buddy
Your job made me think about a big old house I done years ago when I first started out the lady picked out the brick 🧱 she wanted done laid half the house up and she comes to the boss I have changed my mind I think I want red brick 🧱 I thought my boss was going to have a brake down the look on his face long story short we ended up taking everything down and laying red brick 🧱 Lol keep it up man really enjoy watching 👍👍🧱🧱⚒😎
No way, as If that actually happened mate! You'd be gutted! As long as you got paid twice though 😂💪😉
Thanks so much for the support Coxy 🙏
Hollow is the word, EU specs must differ from US.
Now That's what i call a Bait Izzy Mate a Macki Dee's
Yeees! We've started getting Uber eats to the job 😂
Hi Izzy.... I've noticed on some of your brickwork you use breeze blocks on the inner course however on this job you seem to be using concrete blocks.... There has been a lot of talk about concrete blocks being stronger however less thermally efficient... What are your thoughts
Hi mate, I love laying the thermal light breeze blocks, they are light, easy to lay and much more thermally efficient. However I think they have very little longevity and won't stand the test of time. Concrete blocks will last alot longer 💪..but my back won't laying them 😂
Gee wan bro KEEP SMASHING THEM DOWN 😎🖐🤘❤
Cheers Billy! On it fella!
You should get yourself a cheap mic and receiver, £30/40 from Amazon. will improve audio 100% and your camera man wont deafen people haha.
Cheers mate, I've actually got one but not really used it! I'll defo try and use it next week a bit more 👌 appreciate the support brother
Wasn't it Drew that didn't change his socks?
That's the lad😂😂
Izzy the mountain goat 🐐 on that bloody ground !😳. You must be made up to be on the scaff 😮💨😮💨🧱👍🏽
I know mate it was a joke! Amazing now the scaffolding is up!
@@IzzytheBricky 😁🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
That place will be hyowge when it's finished.
Yea man! 8 bed. And it's also having a huge balcony coming out 4m from where the big patio doors are
Has Drew left the marines? Shame if he has.
Just found ya channel I've enjoyed watching ya work and it's in Derby I think some of em are hope ya not a forest fan 🤮🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thanks paul, and welcome! And your right, Derby lad and not a Forrest fan, don't you worry 😂🐏🐏
for god's sake get a radio mic!
On it 😂
2:50 to many open joints to point when you tool them. Extra work for the lack of concentration.
7:20 you lay brick and they're not cut clean and flush. Bad habit.
Problem i found when I used to be a bricklayer, it's so f###ing boring
your not a bad brickie but you are or should build no more than 1.5 meters in brick work a day
Why???
People say that on site, but no chance we're doing that on these jobs. The muck dries out really quite, so it's not like there's any sinking and everything is already backed in on this lift 👌 it's a good precaution when your working with ready mix and it's cold however 👌
People think the work can fall over. Never had it happen so far though
@@IzzytheBricky I've built brickwork 30 courses hight. In summer and dry bricks no problem. Winter and wet brickwork completely different
Jointing looks bad vertical joints are tooled up into the bed joints. Should be mitred.
Bit of a shortage of wall ties.