we've been using that system in the Caribbean for decades, am happy to know they are finally coming up to speed

@rayaytatatuntatnafurtat2029

2 жыл бұрын

True

@tellmeadesaint1674

2 жыл бұрын

Big facts i from Antigua. We been doing this for centuries

@joelmillington2370

2 жыл бұрын

System used in Trinidad too

@dkiv478

Ай бұрын

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I am a have 3 years experience as a carpenter, I have gained so much knowledge from you, u & your crew our TRUE MASTERS! Thank you kindly, MEXICO soon to be living & retiring permanently in SPAIN ! Blessings

Excellent explanation. Thank you. I was so impressed with how accurate his trowel movements were. NICE!

Been a blocklayer for over 40 years. We use story poles on buildings with 6 corners or less. We do a lot of custom homes with dozens of corners, It is really time consuming to set up twenty sets of story poles. Plus all the steel. We are all fast and accurate building leads, so we make great time with our levels.Some one with limited experience would do well with the story pole method. This is a great system for rectangular basements and simple one story buildings. You explained it well.

@kevinwest3689

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's what he said 40 years, think about that for a second, then when you get a chance read what he said again, it's what someone that's been laying 40 years would say, then look at what you responded with big fella, 🤙

@chetblue4146

4 жыл бұрын

Poured wall only way to fly

@michaelbreslin2403

4 жыл бұрын

Chet Blue Nonsense.

@markm2302

4 жыл бұрын

I understand how to get a level line using the poles. But how do you get your corner block method to come out even. I would have 4 corner blocks with 4 different elevations lol.

@BradEnquist

4 жыл бұрын

@@markm2302 if your lines are level (not talking plumb, that is vertical) then how could they come out uneven? If they did cine out uneven then they wouldn't be level...)

Such a gorgeous book - each shed is unique and inspiring, and I love all the tiny details Kotite features to help readers imagine how to create their own She Sheds kzread.infoUgkxe9yi0sulKgsp0VJJCIrLWWkvVqcU7LFR . The feature on Dinah's Rustic Retreat is like something from a fairy tale. It's really inspiring to see how creative all these ordinary people are in making beautiful and useful spaces on a modest scale.

50 years of masonry, use story poles in the 70,s I love masonry wish I could teach. Good job men!

It's great to look back at these older vids and see just how far you've come as far as making your videos. Thank you for the instruction and entertainment!

@crunchysodasmr

Жыл бұрын

Yea like this one kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp2JpLV_qbypc7w.html

Can't find anyone to lay my basement walls but with my limited experience was afraid to tackle it myself. I had this same idea and lo and behold your video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

Spent several years working with steel and was around many block layers, amazing how fast the good ones can go.

@tonyhemingway7980

3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend, retired now, who was amazingly fast and accurate with blocks and bricks. He joined a union and they told him to slow down. Not only did he slow down but he had a harder time, doing good brick work, because he was out of his natural rythm.

@beckersworldinc.171

2 жыл бұрын

@@tonyhemingway7980 totally correct, I worked Vegas for 25 years, masonry union was corrupt as hell.

Thank you. I am not a professional so this gives me confidence!

This video is excellent the amount of detail and ease of understanding is better than most and you explain it while you show it close up where a lot of people explain it and point in the direction of something that have already done which I find confusing I learn by doing so this video is very simple thank you

Outstanding results using a story pole . That's what I was taught it was called .good job young man

@bernardchinyama3891

3 жыл бұрын

How can I reach these guys? Am from Zambia am a bricklayer

@antoniojorge68

3 жыл бұрын

also called "speed post"

@tnridge

3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in masonry as a small kid. My dad taught me and my three brothers the art of masonry..he always called these story poles. Especially when bricking a home. Same concept but you story off for you're windows and the tops of windows for the lintels.

@bhuvaneswarisudhan9142

3 жыл бұрын

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@bhuvaneswarisudhan9142

3 жыл бұрын

@@tnridge aaaqaaaaaaa

Amazing video. Very professional. Never seen anything like it. Industrial and professional contractors instead of the home DIYer. But this can be done with precision and wisdom at home. Very intelligent and well thought-out....ingenious technique. Thanks so much for sharing !!

I'm in the middle of building a 10 ft high block wall garage (38'x40') using this method. I couldn't imagine doing it by setting up each corner and trying to do it that way. Thank you so much for this video. Saving me every day!

@jbunchbball

2 жыл бұрын

Did you pour footings, build block wall, then pour the slab? I’m looking at doing a 24x36w garage

@cypsrp7924

2 жыл бұрын

@@jbunchbball Good question. Monolithic pour for the footers and slab. Then built the block wall. Then attic trusses on top. Did that answer your question? If so, good luck with your project!

Its funny how you guys look far more confident and relaxed in your recent videos than in the older videos. No smile, no jokes either. keep up the good work. Cheers!

Great video. I plan to build a small 1600 ft cabin on piers this spring it's always helpful to have information from someone who knows.

I never knew exactly how that was done and you were able to explain this Art in a well constructed video in less than 10 minutes! Thank You Sir!

@kevinm5564

4 жыл бұрын

He left out locating and establishing the wall corners, shooting benchmark elevations, rebar placement, and bond and how to address elevation variations in the footing. He didnt even explain how to properly establish top out height and mark the pole properly.

@kevinm5564

4 жыл бұрын

@Frank DeFalco what he didnt explain well, if he actually did it, is that the laser is to establish a benchmark. Whether that be finish floor elevation or top of footing elevation. There should be a batter board out there set at finish floor elevation. You have to get a shot on that and transfer that to your poles. Then find your highest point in your footing and do the math to determine distance from TOF to FFE. Then you can see if you have to pick up to get there or start off on a rip

Well done Perkins - B&B, Great video, Ive done block n brick work over the years and was taught to lay out your bottom course "dry", after that, your corners, and if there level n plumb, the rest of the walls will be too. You did a fine job too. I also was taught, that a lot of people do the same job different ways, but "we" all get the job done on site. I also have been taught to encourage one another and help them out when needed. Way To Go Perkins, Job well done sir. U.S.M.C.

It's fascinating to watch masons do their magic. You make it look easy but anyone who has been around block construction knows it is a real skill!

I think this is a great video and great idea for those who don't have a decade or more of block laying experience. It's a reliable and repeatable process with the whole thing being tied to the science and precision of the laser. Setup may be a little (maybe a lot) slower but once done someone who doesn't do this every day can move quickly. I'm going to use this on my build next year. Thanks for sharing it.

@crunchysodasmr

Жыл бұрын

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Very good!! I've been worried about not having mine leveled in the next month. This restored my faith. Im subscribing. Your steps are attainable to do for any skill levels.

@egwimcollins6015

Ай бұрын

😅😮😅😮😅😮😅😮😅😮😅😮😅😮😮😮 . . . .. ..?

thank you for taking the time to teach those whom others can't be bothered with...great video

Very nice idea. I will be doing my foundation next week and I needed that advice. Thank you

1/32 " is nothing short of amazing, that is real craftsmanship!

@t.d.mich.7064

4 жыл бұрын

I routinely worked in .0002" tolerances. 1/32" would be scrapped! ☺

@ianburton8050

4 жыл бұрын

@@t.d.mich.7064 0.0002" tolerance? You were looky, Ma foreman made me knock down 2 weeks build on account of 0.00002" error.

Good thinking will do that for myself level Street and Plum good job

Good video. I like open ended w/ tappered ends, a.k.a."speed block"- No buttering ends while laying. Goes quicker and actually produces a much stronger wall because concrete readily flows among/thru the courses w/o the "dams" that the closed end blocks have.. I've built in some areas that even suppliers have never seen them.

About to build my first block wall. This was very helpful, Thank you

You guys are freaking awesome, your willingness to share your techniques make it possible for those with some skills to approach these tasks with confidence. I am breaking ground in Eastern Tennessee this year and building on a slope and using the walk out basement design. Thank you again....

@haggismacphreedom8270

2 жыл бұрын

LOL you can do it they can help. Good luck with that. I've spent my entire life honing my skill but you're gonna do it simply from watching these idiots on KZread. When you fk it up the price is going to triple... At LEAST triple....Demo, cleanup, bins, fuel, dump runs, buying new material, on and on... We love guys like you. 😅🤣😂😅🤣😂

@ironsales5669

2 жыл бұрын

@@haggismacphreedom8270 I have always found it as a sign of severe insecurity when people like you think you are the only ones who can do a certain task. I have been working in construction off and on for 36 years. I have done form work and built foundations, I have laid thousands of square feet of pavers, and done everything inside a house from framing to painting. It is a lot of work, certainly. Is it a skill that was learned through trial and error and refinement, for sure. But in all the years I have done this and all the laborers I have had learning my skills by my side I have never discouraged any of them from learning my techniques to make the job easier because I know the work involved in doing what I do and while it may not be for everyone, none of this is rocket science. The Perkins Brothers and crew freely share their knowledge and show mistakes with honesty and integrity not afraid to share what they know. This fills in the gaps for others attempting to do the same.

@haggismacphreedom8270

2 жыл бұрын

@@ironsales5669 STFU shoemaker. This is a bullshit hack and so are these clowns. So are you. Go wreck your house.

It is good to learn diferant methods to work.it went slow however it was all leval and accurate..good job fellas keep up the good work..

The guys who've done it for nn yrs don't understand the rest of us who are not in the business ARE interested in the techniques. I want to know how many have reached out as you have to help teach the next generation or those who are just plain interested in how to do things the right way.

@billypilgrim7838

4 жыл бұрын

You're not listening

@wbartl01

3 жыл бұрын

Learn your square roots. And patharaghm therum (forgive my spelling). Length x by its self. "LxL" then the width by itself "WxW", adding them together" and figure the square root. Chang it to a fraction.

@DorkyThorpy

2 жыл бұрын

@@wbartl01 Pythagoras - I had to google for spelling!

Great system. Thank you. I’m doing a porch for myself later this year. (Spring)

I’m presently laying up a basement using this technique. Instead of metal tubing, I’m using 4x4s but they work well to run the mason lines. Thanks for the idea.

Like the way you took the time to set up a proper profile and level.

I’m building a raised patio… I have miles to go and questions unanswered. You have no idea how much I appreciate finding this video. This helps me tremendously with the concerns I had… So I truly thank you for the content you put out and for explaining each step thoroughly and clearly. You guys are amazing! " DIY wouldn’t be easily conquered without you guys. Thank you for making my day. Thank you for being my teacher. : ) Halle

@dvvaughn564

Жыл бұрын

lol

The profiles make for an quick and easier, great watch for a retired BRICKIE builder. 👍

Very good very informative video, I'm a landscaper over here in England. Thanks for posting it!

Quality layout and technique. Very nice work. Your layout time on the front end is time very well spent. 👍🏼

@PerkinsBuilderBrothers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks... I think so. Just trying to do a good job whatever we are working on

Gr8 video m8 ... Thanks for sharing just built extension on my house wished I used ur idea !!

Doing it like this 50yrs ago. And similar setups were used long before me. But there are so many "tricks" to make life easy. Always amused me how many "skilled" men won't and don't use them.

Wow thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts your knowledge your experience to public wish you good luck

One of the few trades I never quite got proficient at but I really appreciate framing on some quality block foundation/stem walls. Cool tip.

@juanvelarde6410

4 жыл бұрын

Esta muy malo falta el sobresimiento para que aguante los temblores

I don’t care about the professionals but I have never lay a brick 🧱 in my life but by watching this video I’m gonna go build me a home.

@phyl1283

3 жыл бұрын

Laying brick is different from block.

I really enjoyed that.very informative.and clearly explained.well done.exellent job.

Great for people who don't lay block for a living. Was taught by an old professional a few decades back who did not need to use story poles, and he could lay down over 800 on a shift with someone mixing mud. Me, I was lucky to get a dozen in a half day until he showed me. Outstanding video.

Good morning from Auckland, New Zealand ...great clip!!!

Awesome, many thanks for sharing your skill and experience :). ( from Australia)

That was soooo helpful. Corner poles ive never tried. Mine were a mess. Thx so much. You guys kick.

Greetings from the Emerald Isle of Ireland, a fellow Bricklayer, never used DM, you guys know your stuff, great job,👍👍👍

Very nicely done fellows...the best examples of professional work!!!

Thanks for sharing your expertise, awesome idea !! Swiped it,

I just to say thank you for this video. I picked up some things I was not sure of.

The corner leveling is a great idea! Never seen that technique before

awesome videos man. been hooked learning home building. its a dream of mine to build my own house. 28 years old. almost a journeyman electrician. was in the grocery retail business before i decided there was not enough money in it for me. love working with my hands and building things. thanks so much for teaching this stuff. appreciate how you cover all climates. i live in wisconsin and obviously we have pretty harsh winters some years. freezing thawing freezing thawing. kinda addicted to your channel sir. kudos

@crunchysodasmr

Жыл бұрын

You can build your own! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qp2JpLV_qbypc7w.html

@StallionFernando

5 ай бұрын

Have you started yet?

Thank you for the tip, appreciated.

@MrCretemaniam

3 жыл бұрын

Sparta kus..... Hey are you that guy on the movie no country for old men...who goes around with a compressed air tank with a punch thing...?

Cool video guy straight to the point .I'm going start a block wall today .

gee and i thought i was the only one still using this method, i learnt it from an old dude when i was younger , its an awesome method :) great to see others are using it

Excellenty. The best plum, well balanced and squared staring point for lay out block I have ever seen. You guys are in the genius category.

@dvvaughn564

Жыл бұрын

brick layers been doing it for over 50 years, none of this is new or extraordinary.

Would have been helpful to me to see ~30 more seconds of you working with the cement and getting the block level. Great video. Very helpful.

I'm a tender in southern California. Enjoyed you're video, always up for learning new tricks to the trade

I'm a labor at a masonry company but I'm usually so busy I really can't pay attention to the little details I need to move up guys like me really appreciate these types of videos thanks.

Great job! My son and I are building two houses on 20 acres we bought a few years ago. Building a homestead/farm for our two families. Doing almost everything ourselves. This looks like a great option should we decide to go with block crawl space walls. Only 4 feet high but we have zero block experience.

Hey mate from Australia here,this video help me a lot thank you.keep the good job👍👍👍

Hi I’ve done something similar to that. But I used 3 lines high at a time. It did the job but it was a bit of messing about I didn’t think about the blocks of wood for the line. As I’m still building. Once I get to 1st floor level, I’ll do it your way cheers👍👍👍

That's great my legendary 💯👍 Some day I will be like you I'm done studying Ur legend when it comes to building

What a beautiful location! I love when I get to do a job with a beautiful view.

Yes in Holland too piece of plywood 4 by 6 inch on foundation than toenail wooden profile 3*3 inch on top of IT with duplexnails to brace we use 2*1 inch also duplexnails

@alexvidu4517

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for this, been searching for "how do you anchor a rubbermaid shed to the ground?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Damkietor Nonpareil Dominion - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a great one off guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my mate got excellent results with it.

Thanks for this useful video, please keep us posted with more interesting videos like this one

You guys make it look so easy. Thanks for the video

Excellent tutorial. Minimizes error in plumb and level of the walls. Of course i would get resistance from the older masons who like to take their time building corners and then fill in the line. There was only one story pole on my jobs which had all the courses as well as sill and lintel heights marked clearly for the cornermen to follow. They would pass it from corner to corner verifying their heights. I was a union contractor and i believe we were not allowed to speed up the job using fixed corner poles. I worked in NYC and never tried to use freestanding poles on an open site. Sometimes we would have veneer jobs where i could attach a straightedge vertically and run line blocks off them. I feel the work quality is the priority and you must do all you can to achieve this.

@crunchysodasmr

Жыл бұрын

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Fantastic job. I wish more builders took that little bit of prep time to make the job perfect. #subscribed

@PerkinsBuilderBrothers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother

OUTSTANDING.... MUCH RESPECT..THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION

THANK YOU.......I LEARN SOMETHING EVERY TIME I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS.......I AM A CUSTOM HOME BUILDER.......55 YEARS

hello thank you very much Perkins Builder Brothers, thanks for making block laying easier for us and we really do appreciate your teaching. Am from Africa country called the Gambia, am studying construction technician at Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI). we will always keep on learning from your teachings

@asubuhijua5351

3 жыл бұрын

Moody Bah are you familiar with The BAG family in The Gambia?

@muhajarribah8805

3 жыл бұрын

@@asubuhijua5351 no am not with the BAG, am a student at technical college studying construction, am on diploma level, already finished my certificate level

@asubuhijua5351

3 жыл бұрын

You should tell them about your technical school. Perhaps the bags family can do some business with the school.

@muhajarribah8805

3 жыл бұрын

@@asubuhijua5351 okay I can talk with them but I don't have there contact here in the Gambia, and am not familiar with the BAG families

@muhajarribah8805

3 жыл бұрын

I even need a scholarship to complete my education career, I only left with one year semester to complete my education career

First time I saw your video. Very nice. You earned another subscriber.

Thank you so much for showing this. Setting this up on Monday! You’re in NC too!

Measure-twice-cut-once principles! Great thinking!

Nice technique! Good to see people working smarter rather than harder.

@PerkinsBuilderBrothers

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Story poles is what we call end guides, an you put the second brace at a 90° not opposite direction (opposite direction would be in 180°straight line?), just funning, love your stuff! Thanks, Tim

@benjaminwilson4285

4 жыл бұрын

I got hung up on the opposite direction part too. Lol.

TX3 for sharing masterful instructions...... never get hurt or hurt the project making it more expensive than hiring reputable cost effective professionals with seasoned tight muscles to do it comfortably faster and easier.

Excellent! I always wanted to know how to do that. Thanks.

I did a lot of solid construction in brickwork the same way...save mega hours and is extremely accurate!

I have been a stone mason for over 35 years. I love this I'm just wondering about the practicality. I'm relatively a quick block layer, I guess I'll give it a try and see how it works. You never stop learning. Thanks men

@krisknowlton2658

4 жыл бұрын

louis brou the first time I did this was back in 1980. It saved me a ton of time. You can put your level away once you have the first course started. And the guys saying they can build leads in less time than it takes to put up one story pole, no they can't. It shouldn't take any more than two to three minutes to set a pole. Your walls are straight and plumb without the hogs in the walls I have seen with guys that lay up leads. One block layer commented that he would lay up 5 course foundations. Whoopteedo. These guys were going up fourteen.

@bobmorris9687

4 жыл бұрын

Can you lay 400+ a day?

@krisknowlton2658

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobmorris9687 no sadly I have only laid about 360, but I was mixing my own mud and building my own scaffolds and and scattering my own block. I always worked alone.

@baldyslapnut.

4 жыл бұрын

@louis brou check out Charlie Collison, a UK bricky, if you want to see profiles and other tips on efficiency and economy of effort e.g "pick and dip" for reducing trips to the wall.

@billypilgrim7838

4 жыл бұрын

after you get good on leads you will set all your block better,anyone that beats on block is an apprentice.beating on 4 or 6 inch block will knock the block below out of plumb.

God bless you and your team for your teachings

Great video. I'm looking to add a second story onto my little concrete block cabin. It's gonna be a slow process, but I want it to be stronger than a plain wood wall.

Profiles is what they are called in Ireland been using them for thirty years, aluminium profiles we use👍🇮🇪

@warsameadam5572

4 жыл бұрын

wheaten bread cheers mate

@adbricky7722

4 жыл бұрын

Been using profiles in Australia for years as well

@SolidworksUnlimited

4 жыл бұрын

I use angle iron turned the other way so you can tool the joints.

@michaelreilly1310esq

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, Irish stone masters, builders of St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York

@scoyle1750

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelreilly1310esq 👍🇮🇪

In the Netherlands we bild all our houses this way. the last 500 years.. What an invitation you did.

Brilliant, you make it look so easy!

Excellent tip for my next summer project that will be building a 2.5 meter (8.2 ft) high cellar wall. I am a carpenter, not a bricklayer so it will be quite hard to do. Actually, I am not completely sure I will make it so I might have to bring a professional. However, theese kind of pro tips are really usefull. Btw, this cellar will be quite hard to build as there is an existing building on top of it that I have to place on temporary supports while escavating the dirt below and laying the bricks. Due to legal reasons I cannot move the 44 m2 (474 sqr ft) house while doing the basement.

That's exactly how my uncle did it in Mexico..he built my grandparents house and built many homes and government housing in Mexico. 👍

@rochim.1192

4 жыл бұрын

@htownlithium Really..and you know what.. my uncle is 70, deaf, and still making houses in Mexico till this day! He 's well off but can't seem to quit, has too many men who work for him plus he just became a widow and its even harder for him to stay home alone, he tells me.

@Larren54

4 жыл бұрын

Best wishes to your uncle. sounds like a good man.

@rochim.1192

4 жыл бұрын

@@Larren54 Thank you so much! He is a very kind man and a wise one as well. He feeds all his workers lunch plus gives them a ride home or to work if they don't have a vehicle .. he's always helping people. Maybe this is why God has bless him with so many years in life.

@antoniov4152

4 жыл бұрын

Knowledge is everything in life you got a great uncle.

@rochim.1192

4 жыл бұрын

@@antoniov4152 Thank you!

good job guys, I am mason too, with only 20 years of experience, I love lay block and brick.

Remarkable! If I was 50 years young and had another life, I would subscribe. Great teaching.

Thank you for the video sir. Easy step by step instructions.

That is amazing so easy when you stop and think about it I can’t wait to see some more thanks guys larrysullivan in London

I would also say 1/32" within 0 plumb, that house would not be able to shift/settle as easy over time as well. Awesome job.

@DL101ca

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see this 1/32" out of plumb at an actual job site...I now know why that is called a "story pole".

I’ve watched this before and I still think it’s amazing well done you guys cheers Larrysullivan in London

As someone who’s just laid my first two 20x6’ walls, a couple things to mention for other first timers (that are probably too obvious to mention from the pros): (1) Stack your blocks were you plan to use them. Moving blocks around will wear you out really quick. (2) Mortar consistency is everything. To thick won’t stick. To thin will squash out of place. Mortar sets up and becomes thicker after the reaction starts, so give it a good ten minutes after first mixing it up before adding more water. (3) Just rent a mixer. Mixing in a wheel barrow quickly becomes the second most tiring part (after moving blocks that you didn’t setup where you were working). (4) Wet the blocks. We did it on a super hot day, and used a garden hose spray head to keep the blocks moist. Mortar doesn’t stick to dry blocks, like at all. We thought the whole thing was going to be a futile mess until we figured this out. (5) The trowel technique for spreading mortar isn’t nearly as difficult as it looks. You can figure it out. (6) Cutting blocks is super gross, wear a mask if you use a cutoff masonary wheel, or (speaking from experience) you’ll literally be coughing up dust for a few hours afterward. Those are just the things I didn’t catch from any of the videos, and wish I knew before my project! Good luck 🤞

@kellyross4801

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this!

Great idea for line blocking without a structure. Those corners are leads. Local 3 journeyman here in Toledo Ohio

@sinyotti5099

4 жыл бұрын

Need a retaining wall built in Toledo Ohio

Well explained/ done !!!! Thank you....

That was awesome! 🎉 Thank you for sharing. God bless you..

Lot of commenters botching this takes too much time: never enough time to do it right but plenty of time to do it twice huh? How much time do you think it takes to chase a poorly laid block wall through the entire build when the wall is out? If you want to do fast shitty work then go work on tract shacks in Cali with the border brothers. Glad to see some fellas taking their time to do the best job they can and making sure the result is a high quality one.

@brokentombot

4 жыл бұрын

I see what you mean. But border brothers are people too!