Building a Beautiful Staircase - (Nicolock) "Irregular Steps"
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
We are installing some really nice stone slab steps in this video. They are actually poured concrete made to look like natural stone slabs. I have used these on a handful of projects and I like them more and more every time... Enjoy the video!
#hardscaping #concrete #construction #pavers #landscaping #excavation
To see the previous videos of this project, click this playlist link right here 👉 • Beautiful Steps & Two ...
- Steps are manufactured by (Nicolock) and are called (Irregular Steps) with a color tone of (Bluestone).
- The wall block we used is made by (Techo Bloc) and is called (Semma) with a color tone of (Shale Grey).
- The wall cap is also made by (Techo Bloc) and is called (Architectural Cap) with color tone of (Onyx Black).
- The pavers we used are made by (Techo Bloc) and are called (Blu 60) with a color tone of (Shale Grey).
- The border pavers are (Blu 60) as well but only the small size of the 3 piece pattern and the color tone is called (Onyx Black).
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Plan for the day
01:30 Capping the retaining wall
03:09 Backfilling the wall
06:07 Measuring for the staircase
11:36 Excavating / Backfilling for the steps
17:10 Laying the steps
30:34 Before / After
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Good job looks great.
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you ✌🏻
Awesome finish.... I like the black caps on the grey block.... really makes it POP!!!!
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
They really do POP! Such a clean look ✌
The colors and textures blend really nicely. Onyx caps are stunning. Gradual rise fits into the landscape. Another winner
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! They really do, I love Techo Bloc colors and those Nicolock steps look mint next to them.
@JeffreyWallk
5 ай бұрын
@@TheChristianHardscaper agreed!
Beautiful job as always. You never fail to leave your customers with absolute masterpieces!
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thanks brother, we do our best! ✌
Awesome work and video as always. Looking forward to the next one
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, plenty more to come! ✌
This looks great! Learning a lot from your vids, thanks
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, glad to hear it! ✌
Killin it!!
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
✌
Everything looks awesome. I love the fact that you work with your brother in law and nephew.
@TheChristianHardscaper
4 ай бұрын
Thank you, It is awesome working with them. We have a great time together, which is a very important thing at work in my opinion.
Turned out awesome.
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you ✌
Lol I have slid down my hill too many times to count in the mud, when you are in your 70's that's the last thing you want! At least the mud is soft and never broke anything 😅 I can't wait until my retaining wall and steps are done!
@TheChristianHardscaper
2 ай бұрын
LOL, having your feet slip out from underneath you is never a good feeling...🤣 I'm glad you didn't get hurt going for a mudslide ride...LOL. I would love to see some pictures of your project when it is finished. God Bless! ✌
Looks great
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you ✌
I've watch over a half of dozen series. Many of them I couldn't "see" how it was going to come out. But shortly after starting I saw "Oh, that's how he is doing that." This job you are almost finished and I still feel like I'm not following. Must be the new diet the Mrs. is putting me on.. ;>
@TheChristianHardscaper
3 ай бұрын
😂 Hopefully it all comes together for you!
Awesome job.
@TheChristianHardscaper
3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Nice videos
I think Benny should sing a song in each episode....who's with me?!?!? 😁 My idea, so I get first request: Native New Yorker
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
I had to search that song because I didn’t know it… 😂 it would be hilarious hearing him sing that! 🤣
@jodygotyourgirlngone
5 ай бұрын
Right?@@TheChristianHardscaper
@ddaveste9han1
Ай бұрын
I second the Benny singing idea.
Another nice job keep them coming great content
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
Yesssssssss
Its big transformation i like good job
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, we enjoyed that one for sure
Looks super mint dude! Transformed that section of the property
@TheChristianHardscaper
4 ай бұрын
Thanks man! It was a fun one for sure, more work to do on that property this upcoming year ✌
Ever think about getting into landscape lighting it ads so much to a project. Easy money with great results a project like this is just screaming for it. Awesome work look forward to the next one
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
I have installed some landscape lighting here and there. I should probably push it more but most see the price tag of it and are not interested. I 100% agree with you though, they are a great addition to a project. I would love to see those steps lit up at night with some under cap lighting and pathway lights. Thanks for the feedback! ✌
Look's great ,nice work
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you ✌
very nice👍
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! ✌
Great work man like always
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thanks brother ✌
Great work as always! Kubota looks like a game changer for you!
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
It really is! So nice having it around on all these jobs to make light work of handling materials. ✌
Another great video boys steps look awesome. It’s amazing how mud can be more dangerous than ice sometimes on the job sites I’ve had a few close calls in the mud lol can be dangerous when we’re playing around heavy equipment that isn’t forgiving on the body.
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thanks brother, that mud can really get you if you’re not careful for sure… it is always the simple things that will get you hurt because you just don’t think they will happen to you.
Brother you on some other level 🫡🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️🔥
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thanks brother! 🤣 ✌
Turned out awesome brother you do custom work.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@TheChristianHardscaper
4 ай бұрын
We try man, thanks for the feedback as always!
I live in Mississippi. You and Trav and Benny do most excellent work. But, y'all sure do talk funny!
@TheChristianHardscaper
3 ай бұрын
😂 thanks man, I'm sure we sound much different than you guys...LOL ✌
Love the stairs! The whole thing looks SO nice! Wish you lived closer to So Dakota! Lol
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, I love those stairs too! Very natural looking at a great value. So Dakota is a bit of a trip for sure...LOL ✌
MY FRIEND . YOU ARE AMAZING. I JUST DID A PATIO IN MY BACKYARD. I USED OPEN GRADE BASE. LOVE TO SHOW YOU SOMEDAY. GOOD WORK AS ALWAYS.
@TheChristianHardscaper
4 ай бұрын
That's awesome! I would love to see it, you could email pictures anytime. I have an email link right on my KZread Channel page. Glad the videos have been helpful! ✌
EASYYYY MONEY
@TheChristianHardscaper
Ай бұрын
Yeah buddy!
im about to do this at my house very good video !! designs on my channel i ran it by my friend who is also my boss and he said buddy this is a 50,000 project i said oh dayum i though 15,000 he said hell help me anyways lol but hes prolly right !!! ima get him a good chunk of money tho reguardless thats my bro !!
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Nice man, the costs of these projects can add up quickly for sure... Sounds like a good friend you got, good luck with the project! ✌
Wow , that turned out beautiful! Wish you guys did work in western Montana
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, Montana is a bit of a ride...LOL ✌
Eeeeasy money! I'm subscribed to both of your channels. Keep it up! 👍
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Awesome, Thanks for the support! I love his channel man. Just good old fashion hard work and good attitude. That is what life is all about ✌
@JasonB682
5 ай бұрын
Amen, brother! I love yours and Ryan's dry sense of humor and you and Benny playing off each other. The nature of your work allows you to be creative and I always can't wait to see what you create next! It would be awesome if you and Ryan could do a colab! I know just the logistics are easier said than done but I guy can dream.
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
@@JasonB682 That's cool man, I'm glad it is entertaining! I would love to do a colab with Ryan, that would be an absolute blast! Maybe someday... 🤞
Looks really good. I was just wondering why there are bigger gaps between the steps at the bottom of the staircase compared to at the top?
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you, some of the smaller steps had to be shifted over a bit so they did not look too small compared to the rest.
Awesome finished product! With the size or unevenness of the steps, is that why you didn't use that gripper thing you've used before that clamps as you lift up the boom? Or was that on the skid... For the padding, you should try and asking around equestrian places for stall mats that they may be getting rid of or just go buy some. They'll last you a long time with an initial expense up front.
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! And yes, it can be difficult to use that clamp with how uneven they are. But sometimes we have to use it depending on the access. Fortunately we were able to set them all with just the bucket and thumb on this one which is way quicker... I will have to look into the stall mats, not a bad idea at all. ✌
Kyle, I’ve been watching your KZread videos for a while now. Your work looks great and you’ve been teaching me a lot by just watching your videos! I plan on taking the skills that I learned and putting them to work this summer! I had a question if you don’t mind me asking, how much money in material did it cost to do just that retaining wall?
@TheChristianHardscaper
4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you! I'm glad the videos have been helpful for you. So just the walls alone, it costed about $6,000 for the block, cap, fabric, geogrid, glue, stone, dirt, etc...
Looks great what you guys did. Customer botched the look of everything up a bit. But whatever they want.
looks like you had one of the big pave tool clamps at the job. why didn't you end up using it to move the steps?
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
I did have a (BL-980) clamp which is great for large slabs but honestly, using the bucket and thumb is way quicker if you can access it like I was able too. Especially on the odd shaped steps in this bundle because the clamp can be tricky to set up in a place where it wont slip. And sometimes when you find a place it holds, it is unbalanced and does not lift correctly... So I just use the thumb and bucket whenever I can. ✌
Beautiful work, brother. Is that a Techo Bloc paver used for the walk? Blu 60? Also, what is the reasoning behind the two to one rule? Just more structurally sound? Thanks! John
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
Thanks John! Those are Blu 60 pavers. The 2 to 1 rule makes sure the lower wall is not holding the pressure of the top wall. It also accounts for some room if the top wall were to ever fail and collapse. Having that much room will catch the fall. ✌
Put the kid in the skid steer now has to learn at some point.
@TheChristianHardscaper
2 ай бұрын
I hear you and wish I could but it is not worth risking my equipment or the customers property. He is 16 and here in Massachusetts, you could really screw yourself as a business owner if something goes wrong. The day he turns 18 and can legally use them, he will be in them without a doubt ✌
What does a job like this cost?
Swear by that n&n?
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
I really love that trailer. I bought it in 2021 and have really worked it hard. No complaints at all. I don't have much experience with other dump trailers but I will stick by their trailers for sure.... Looking forward to the day I can buy a tilt deck equipment trailer, they have a few really nice models available.
@bigredoutdoorservices
5 ай бұрын
@@TheChristianHardscaper I had a cam superline. Great trailer but got tired of re painting parts each winter
@TheChristianHardscaper
5 ай бұрын
@@bigredoutdoorservices I hear you, the regular steel dump trailers just seem to rust very quickly. I went back and forth on a few when I was in the market for it, decided to pull the trigger on spending the extra $5,000 for this one because everything is galvanized other than the pump box and tarp cover which are aluminum. Should have this baby for many years to come.
How long did this take overall?
@TheChristianHardscaper
Ай бұрын
A couple weeks from beginning to end. Some short days and some long ones... ✌
@reneiscoa3180
Ай бұрын
@@TheChristianHardscaper thanks for the reply. That was my first time on your channel I’ve watched a bunch more since.