Squaring Up & Laying Out Concrete Block Pillars & Sitting Walls

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Now that we are backfilled, it's time to square up and lay out our first concrete block pillar and sitting wall. We will show you some tips and tricks to make sure you are squared up properly to insure a professional install. Enjoy the video!
Check out all the videos from this project by clicking this playlist link right here 👉 • Front Yard Patio...?
- The blocks used in this video are manufactured by (Techo Bloc). They are called (Semma) and the color tone is called (Shale Grey).
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00:00 Materials we are using
02:37 Squaring up for the pillars / wall
06:12 Leveling out the area
06:54 setting the 1st row of blocks
11:24 setting the 2nd row of blocks
14:13 Leveling off the step up
19:15 Setting more blocks

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  • @jaketokarczyk4509
    @jaketokarczyk45092 ай бұрын

    Nice work. God Bless your company.

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! ✌

  • @AndrewFroude
    @AndrewFroude Жыл бұрын

    Great job as always guys.

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @Kushert
    @Kushert Жыл бұрын

    13:16 Ben the block dropper. Good job! I like how you locked the wall and pillar together with that geogrid, too.

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 Yea buddy! That geo grid is very useful, it will really help hold all that together✌

  • @paulbodder3354
    @paulbodder3354 Жыл бұрын

    Looking good, you all have way too much fun working together.😎

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we certainly try! 😂✌

  • @Mangold2865
    @Mangold2865 Жыл бұрын

    This man should have way more than 18k subs. Great content

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

  • @rajbhatia9028
    @rajbhatia90286 ай бұрын

    Love these videos, and the neat landscapes you do and the gentle demeanor you show!! Love it! Hope you prosper and bloom!!

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for the feedback and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! God Bless ✌

  • @josephrottina1901
    @josephrottina1901 Жыл бұрын

    Great work boys.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @jacknagleconstruction
    @jacknagleconstruction4 ай бұрын

    Looks great. Techo is the best. Love that Semma wall block, so easy to use

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks man, They make awesome products. Semma is definitely my favorite split faced block out there. 👌

  • @RiverValleyLandscaping
    @RiverValleyLandscaping Жыл бұрын

    I really like how those pillar units have the rough partial inside pieces to help with alignment. I’ll have to try them sometime

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea man, they are very nice block. One of the best pillar designs out there in my opinion. ✌

  • @mazzmari
    @mazzmari Жыл бұрын

    Nice work, this is a good reminder of the heat being just around the corner. Time to sweat.

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    It sure is, going to come quick.... 🔥😂

  • @maxg9999
    @maxg9999 Жыл бұрын

    Damn bro!!! Looking good! Thanks for the tips on how these walls work. I’ve never done one before and I never know what I might get into lol. You are a block laying fool!!! Great job! I’m sure this one came out awesome! Hope all is well bro! Peace!

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks brother, no problem! These block walls are quick and more affordable than natural stone for sure, very popular around here... Everything is good here, I hope the same for you man! ✌

  • @abrahamsanchez496
    @abrahamsanchez496 Жыл бұрын

    Great work likes your jobs 💪💪👍👍

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @madcowusa4277
    @madcowusa4277 Жыл бұрын

    Very good looking Technobloc sitting wall. I can't seem to find such beefy looking double sided blocks here near Seattle.

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I love these wall blocks! Sorry you can find anything comparable. It seems like some areas have a harder time finding materials than others. Good luck and thanks again ✌

  • @joshuaavery-scott5642
    @joshuaavery-scott5642 Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! Been watching for a while and as a hardscaper of just over 5 years I'm still learning and really enjoy watching how you guys do your processes! Beauty job as always!

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh nice, I love hearing from others in the trade. Thanks for the feedback man, glad you are enjoying the videos! ✌

  • @vincentlabruzzo5368
    @vincentlabruzzo5368 Жыл бұрын

    I wish guys did work like you around here. The standard is rca and sand for base. Some guys do concrete and than sand. I will say my uncle has concrete and sand around his pool for 25+ years with zero issues. On long island

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea those are definitely more traditional ways of laying pavers. They work good and are tested and true methods. The only problem with those 2 methods is when they are installed in areas that are constantly wet. The water is absorbed by the gravels base / concrete and sand which makes the pavers deteriorate quicker and causes shifting / sinking when winter comes and the ground freezes / thaws. This method works excellent for well draining areas and very wet areas. I have been using this method for 4.5 years now with no issues. ✌

  • @timothyadem8354
    @timothyadem8354 Жыл бұрын

    Such a nice build there. We need to see also how the blocks are made? It that possible

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. You can probably find some videos on KZread about how they make (Split Faced Concrete Wall Block)

  • @GRUBB-MUDD
    @GRUBB-MUDD Жыл бұрын

    them suger free red bulls, i had 1 today, usually a suger free monster guys myself

  • @GRUBB-MUDD

    @GRUBB-MUDD

    Жыл бұрын

    where is your plum bob? jk could have used one off that corner of that over hang huh? they actually get used alot in commercial layout work

  • @GRUBB-MUDD

    @GRUBB-MUDD

    Жыл бұрын

    do u let the guys take their shirts off? jw it gets really hot. i dont really care tbh but i guess on certain jobs i wouldnt

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes sir, can't get off them! LOL. A plum bob probably would have worked very good, didn't really think about it honestly and I don't have one...LMAO. I'm completely fine with guys taking their shirts off, I'm all about my guys being comfortable on the job site. The people who disagree with it are ridiculous in my opinion. But most keep them on just so they don't get burned up really... ✌

  • @GRUBB-MUDD

    @GRUBB-MUDD

    Жыл бұрын

    @TheChristianHardscaper thats whats up i didnt think u would allow it, thats whats up bro, that makes me like your channel even more, i usually just tell the guys if u r covered in tattoos, keep a wife beater on min. u r killing it bro

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, yea I really don’t mind much about stuff like that. This work is tough, your guys need to be as comfortable as possible. Some companies here in Massachusetts make their guys wear polos while landscaping and Hardscaping. That’s ridiculous in my opinion.

  • @aghosh6641
    @aghosh664111 ай бұрын

    Love the wall and color combination. You really inspired me -- I can give it a shot. I am trying to build a sitting wall (freestanding) 20" high with 2 columns/pillers. Planning on laying a geogrid with the column and wall to keep it together as you showed. But I am having a hard time finding the type you used in a smaller size (2'X2' column extending to couple of blocks in the wall). Can I use a galvanized steel fencing wire mesh instead? Or any other alternatives? Really appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. I am using techobloc 6" mini-creta

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    11 ай бұрын

    Nice, sounds like a cool project! I would not recommend any kind of metal mesh, it is probably to thick... You can get geo grid in many different sizes, Whatever size you can find can be cut down to fit what you need just fine.

  • @JasonValenti
    @JasonValenti9 ай бұрын

    How do you figure out how to cut the blocks that are next to the pillar? Do you just cut off that one small end to make it flush and alternate half and full as you go up?

  • @Aviator013
    @Aviator013 Жыл бұрын

    How much higher are you setting the first row over the string line before hitting it down? 1/4” ? Btw this channel is about to blow up for sure. 100k subs ain’t far away

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, 1/4" - 3/8" higher to make sure they don't sink down the road. And thank you very much for the positive feedback, this KZread experience has been awesome so far. Looking forward to what the future brings!

  • @lovetheprophets
    @lovetheprophets7 ай бұрын

    Looks amazing! Is the first course of the pillar and sitting wall half buried or fully buried?

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! The first course is half buried. I only bury a full course when I build a retaining wall that is holding back a lot of pressure. ✌

  • @lovetheprophets

    @lovetheprophets

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir for the quick response! Your passion for your work is admirable. Take care!

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    7 ай бұрын

    No problem at all, God Bless!

  • @ChickenFarmerMA
    @ChickenFarmerMA Жыл бұрын

    Kyle: I'm going to put that into slow-mo Benny: Really?! It can't get much slower than that! Kyle: Hold my beer 😆

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 I could not help myself! LOL ✌

  • @raysh3845
    @raysh3845 Жыл бұрын

    Kyle, what is the height you leave between the block and level that was on top of the level pipe?

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    1/4" - 3/8". That will let you settle it down into place nicely.

  • @rgrizer
    @rgrizer Жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend building sitting wall first, then lay the patio? or lay the patio and put the sitting wall on top of the pavers?

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    I never build sitting walls on top of pavers nor would I recommend it. Any wall should always be built on the base stone.

  • @socalsand86
    @socalsand86 Жыл бұрын

    Question: I’m in the process of laying pavers in an 8’ square area. On one side is a palm tree which is just over a foot away from the base gravel and it has roots growing out that I cut. Would it be helpful to bury some 6” wide concrete blocks at grade level along that side and fill with gravel to divert the roots? Or is the base gravel alone sufficient? Thanks

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    The base stone will be just fine. The roots will always find a way around things, but it should not cause problems for many, many years.

  • @socalsand86

    @socalsand86

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheChristianHardscaper thanks for the response. I actually bought these 12” polyethylene root barriers. Digging 12” trench 20’ long with a mattock through roots every inch of the way really sucked. 😡

  • @lcdlawncarelanscaping7628
    @lcdlawncarelanscaping7628 Жыл бұрын

    where do you get your orange dead blows ????

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    I get them from a local masonry supply store called (Camosse Masonry) but they are manufactured by (ABC Hammers)

  • @Mangold2865
    @Mangold2865 Жыл бұрын

    Why are the end blocks “upside” down, meaning flat part on top? Is this something that is some on first and last blocks only?

  • @TheChristianHardscaper

    @TheChristianHardscaper

    Жыл бұрын

    So those are actually solid blocks, they are not upside down. These wall blocks come with a few solids mixed in so you can make your own corners if you have a block splitter.

  • @Mangold2865

    @Mangold2865

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheChristianHardscaper thanks a lot for answering. That makes sense. So if you don’t use all then for corner making, you can just put them in anywhere?

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