Laying concrete blocks and ICF. (TIPS AND TRICKS)

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Bondo Built

Bondo Built

7 ай бұрын

A very in depth look at how to set up and lay a concrete block wall. We also have some good tips for you ICF builders. This is a hybrid foundation with insulated concrete forms for the house section and a concrete block stem wall for the garage section. The house is going to have a heated crawl space with spray foam on the floor and radiant heat under the wooden floor deck system.

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@GRUBB-MUDD
@GRUBB-MUDD 7 ай бұрын
Just wanted to say man i still watch the channel. Love yesterday vid as well
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy. I see you are crushing it on KZfaq. Good job and you videos are funny. People love them.
@GRUBB-MUDD
@GRUBB-MUDD 7 ай бұрын
@@bondobuilt386 i appreciate it. We had success w shorts, kinda just playing around w some concrete stuff. I have a question, did u start youtube b4 covid?
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Yes I did start before Covid. @@GRUBB-MUDD
@JohnVanMeter58
@JohnVanMeter58 7 ай бұрын
I noticed how clean and organized you keep your projects. I'm the same way.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks I try and leave a good impression.
@matteberry58
@matteberry58 7 ай бұрын
You make those blocks look light and you set them like you've done it a few times...... And those ICF walls are straight as a new level. You have a great team, even if they're a little rough for KZfaq!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment buddy.
@user-zy3kj1tr5q
@user-zy3kj1tr5q 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing the produce labels and names very helpful
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
You are welcome
@michaelvonfeldt9629
@michaelvonfeldt9629 2 ай бұрын
I never get sick of the ICF content
@mikeaustin9810
@mikeaustin9810 7 ай бұрын
Bondo I really like the way you explain yourself in these videos
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike. I try to get you guys the important info best I can. 😀
@tima7763
@tima7763 7 ай бұрын
I wish all contractors were as honest and skilled as yourself!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@Toto-is8ci
@Toto-is8ci 7 ай бұрын
I don't do any work like this but the information on how masonry is done is fantastic. Your attention to detail and creativity is really cool! Amazing number of things that you have to keep track of. Putting in your mistakes and how you fix em is super integrity at work!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that comment.
@williamglaser6577
@williamglaser6577 7 ай бұрын
It is a pleasure to watch a master craftsman at work.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thank you. 😀
@russellgilson4072
@russellgilson4072 7 ай бұрын
Nice job, your skill set is evident!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Russell
@davelindgren5245
@davelindgren5245 7 ай бұрын
Always wanted to learn how to do this. Now I'm to old to old to be moving blocks around. Very informative. That dog has an awesome life, getting to go to work with dad every day.
@AnArchistAvm
@AnArchistAvm 3 ай бұрын
Watching you lay block took me back to to the 70’s when I worked for my uncle doing flat work and blocks. He expected 1000 blocks a day including corners. I stayed in college and became an engineer because of him. He was a MAN, and lifting 40,000 pounds a day made me one too.
@jimanderson4495
@jimanderson4495 7 ай бұрын
Another good job in the books. It would be nice to see the “whole” finished project sometime. I’m watchin these hour long Bondo’s at night and not falling asleep. Now that’s great content. Thanks Ron
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@twestgard2
@twestgard2 6 ай бұрын
I appreciate the basic block laying instructions in this video
@toddavis8603
@toddavis8603 7 ай бұрын
I'm home in NYC, with the flu watchin' you, and you boys make masonry look easy.☆☆☆
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Hope you feel better I am sick as well right now.
@johnpalmer9088
@johnpalmer9088 7 ай бұрын
I like the way you lay block you know what you are doing good job
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks John.
@xaap8408
@xaap8408 7 ай бұрын
Looking like a superb job like you always deliver! good stuff!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thank you😀
@scottrayhons2537
@scottrayhons2537 7 ай бұрын
Bondo, you are so good at explaining at what is going on and what you are doing! You got dam good help that knows what to do too! Wish you were closer, got 2 projects to do here.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott I appreciate that.
@matthewnasci2646
@matthewnasci2646 7 ай бұрын
Good instructions on laying block.
@scotthultin7769
@scotthultin7769 7 ай бұрын
17 👍's up BB thank you for sharing this video with us all 😊
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Scott
@henrykaiser3519
@henrykaiser3519 7 ай бұрын
Hey Bondo thanks for the tips on block work I'm going to be putting up a garage this spring and I'm gonna do the footers and block myself.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Awesome Henry glad to help buddy.
@gregpaterson330
@gregpaterson330 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the block laying lesson very helpful
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Your welcome.
@chipmiller9074
@chipmiller9074 7 ай бұрын
That's looking great!!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Chip.
@jacobbuckley8232
@jacobbuckley8232 7 ай бұрын
I always thought it was amazing that little bit of mortar holds those bricks together so good
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Yes and good luck breaking apart a good mortar joint.
@workwithkevin
@workwithkevin 7 ай бұрын
I like your explanation of block install. Nice work.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@patrickjordan7670
@patrickjordan7670 7 ай бұрын
Just watching you laying the blocks there very similar to what we use here In Ireland nine inch cavity blocks I'd say there a lot lighter unless you're making them look lighter very tidy work I was just drinking with a guy today that's building a icf house for his son it's getting very popular over here in Ireland very tidy work keep it going interesting videos 👍👍👍
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comments Patrick. Especially people watching me from Ireland is so cool.
@josephrottina1901
@josephrottina1901 7 ай бұрын
You guys do quality work. Great video 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@thereelmowerchannel6183
@thereelmowerchannel6183 Ай бұрын
Great videos. Thanks
@RJM1011
@RJM1011 7 ай бұрын
Thumbs up and shared thank you for the video. 😊👍
@bruceduffy3858
@bruceduffy3858 7 ай бұрын
As a carpenter I've always found it easier to frame on a proper foundation. As a kid I'd be there a day in advance to square up and layout, your work would make that day for me very short, always nice to have a free afternoon. The next morning I could have my guys use those walls as a reference to staighten their strings!!! No excuses. You might want to check your toolbox though, one of your rulers must be mismarked, toss it..👍👍
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks but where I messed up was not seeing the other 1 on the blueprint. I read it as 1" instead of 11". lol
@kubota33
@kubota33 7 ай бұрын
Very nice work on the blocks. I did 136 feet of blocks and 4 feet high. I got a crash course on it by a mason for a few hours. It's not that easy, I was kinda slow but it looked great. Nice video
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Awesome I like laying blocks its a full body workout and you get paid to do it. LOL
@elplata7224
@elplata7224 7 ай бұрын
This is great!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks
@robertnash2446
@robertnash2446 7 ай бұрын
That one guy must be sponsored by Reebok underwear!
@darrelwilson2875
@darrelwilson2875 7 ай бұрын
Very interested in the frost protection process. I will use what I learn when we retire and move to our new home in Wyoming. Frost line is around 5 feet, and I need to put up a 30 X 40 shop.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Awesome glad to help Darrel
@gjones5153
@gjones5153 7 ай бұрын
we always put planks down to set the blocks on to keep them out of the dirt and instead of motor pans we had a motor board with one roller on it and rolled it along on top of the wall.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Ya Greg we do that with the planks sometimes as well
@Musclecar1972
@Musclecar1972 7 ай бұрын
I like that style of conveyor, the old ones didn’t extend and retract, these are more like a Tele-belt. 👍 To bad Circle T doesn’t have a front with conveyor on it, would be even better, but I don’t know of any companies locally that have one. And that’s a really good idea for the pier forms, could use plastic drums as well I would imagine, wish I had thought of it when I was in business!👍👌And recycling at the same time!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks and yes the drums worked awesome and they were free.
@erikpound5285
@erikpound5285 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for these videos, Bondo. I'm curious to know what kind of inspection process you have to go through.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Our footers need inspection before we pour and all walls need to be inspected before backfilling.
@91rss
@91rss 7 ай бұрын
Mortar bed is 1 1/2 or 2 " round abouts?
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
like 1-1/2 for a normal bed joint. it depends also on mortar consistency and outside temps.
@markdoan1472
@markdoan1472 Ай бұрын
Amazed at how well the crew works considering they’re not necessarily diet conscious race horses
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 Ай бұрын
Were corn fed Northern boys. lol 😂
@tylerbarrett6652
@tylerbarrett6652 7 ай бұрын
Is Biscuit losing weight? Looks like maybe 30 lbs. Anyway, it's great to see you do these jobs... with some methods that are a bit different than what I'm used to seeing. Cutting up those barrels is genius... is it because they don't make sonotubes with that diameter? Gonna be interesting how you take that form off, though. (I'm only half way thru). I keep wishing, with these concrete channels, that the builder would show us the rest of the job. The foundation is cool and everything but sometimes the project is so cool you want to see it thru start to finish. Kind of a letdown. Some of these builders would enjoy just about instant youtube success if they'd just start a youtube channel... lol. Thanks for sharing all this with us.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. I got the Barrels for free The metal will just stay on there. We are usually gone while the house is built and then come back for more work after.
@chacebryan1559
@chacebryan1559 7 ай бұрын
The parge looks good. Im tying to look into different texture finishes other than the brush. In my area I. Running into an issue even getting the product to parge my foxblocks. Kcmo
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@gjones5153
@gjones5153 7 ай бұрын
another thing we used to do was to use both 16 and 18" long blocks so as to not have cut blocks in a wall.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Yup good idea Greg.
@mstephens814
@mstephens814 6 ай бұрын
Enjoying the channel and all the knowledge you give! Do you see a big difference in the brands of ICF blocks you work with? Thanks!
@tpep1693
@tpep1693 4 ай бұрын
Yes, a great way to cut the top out, just beware of what was in the barrel!
@michaelvonfeldt9629
@michaelvonfeldt9629 2 ай бұрын
What mix and slump are you using? Do you ever use water reducer? Love this channel and ICF, I have learned a lot.
@joehuinker7009
@joehuinker7009 7 ай бұрын
What brand of beer is that Bondo? Nice work as always!
@yips_way
@yips_way 7 ай бұрын
ooh - another video so soon. Happy 😆
@91rss
@91rss 7 ай бұрын
look at making an aftercooler for air compressors. work great, use an old oil cooler and the fan from a computer server as they are 110 Volt. . friend pulled the cooler from a late 90's Chev diesel . or there is option like a copper hot water baseboard heater with all the fins on it.
@paulgilliland2992
@paulgilliland2992 7 ай бұрын
Curious if it would not be easier to use 2 bys to make those intermediate post supports? Seems like a lot of fussing around with barrels . Anyway your job site is super organized and tidy and makes for a safe work environment.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Thanks. I think there were so many pads that the barrels worked out real good. No lumber wasted and we could just leave the forms on. I just read the blueprint wrong and that caused a pain.
@Saywhatohno
@Saywhatohno 3 ай бұрын
Amazing video!!! is there training on ICF? and wouldnt the expanding foam at the footing move the ICF becasue the foam will expand?
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 3 ай бұрын
There is training for ICF. My son went to a Nudura training seminar. We only use a little foam so no.
@highhavencabin
@highhavencabin 7 ай бұрын
Enjoy the videos Men
@user-yr3kf3ep1t
@user-yr3kf3ep1t 7 ай бұрын
I just started watching your videos I like to learn different things so I can do them myself. I cant physically do this type of work but I would and wish I could you would be the one I would want to work for. I do have a question can you explain what the brooming is for? Also can you explain what that round machine does? I also think that a good background song to play when you are doing a fast speed is "born to be wild" HAHA. Anyway Keep up the good work. I just sent you a email as well. Please read. Don
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Hi Don. The brooming just is to create a broom finish which is non slip like for a sidewalk. The power trowel will trowel the concrete super smooth and create a hard smooth surface like a basement or garage floor. We have to be careful with playing music because of copy write issues.
@user-yr3kf3ep1t
@user-yr3kf3ep1t 7 ай бұрын
@@bondobuilt386 Thanks for answering my question and also replying not many would respond. I will be watching more of your videos tonight.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
awesome @@user-yr3kf3ep1t
@Praterphil
@Praterphil 7 ай бұрын
You're awesome, you tough old bastard! Oops, language!
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
LMAO 😀
@thereadinesschannel7610
@thereadinesschannel7610 7 ай бұрын
You might have addressed this in another vid but what is the reason for the block work on the one section vs ICF all around. I’m not a builder so I’m curious what I might learn for my own house build.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
The concrete block wall is much cheaper. Also it is backfilled on both sides so not as much benefit to have the ICF in that part.
@johnwhitehurst474
@johnwhitehurst474 7 ай бұрын
Spray foam verses laying peices cut? The foam would be solid while foam covers it all with a tight seal against the wall and ground, what kind of cost difference is it and option for customer?
@gjones5153
@gjones5153 7 ай бұрын
if you really want to lay blocks fast you can not butter the ends and then use a motor gun to fill the end joints after.
@csehszlovakze
@csehszlovakze 7 ай бұрын
9:16 no pressure :D
@frednewman2162
@frednewman2162 7 ай бұрын
I don't understand all the 'jack post' pads? Why are that many needed for that size footprint? Is it that they are, reducing framing sizes and increasing the amount of jack posts?
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
All I know was the architect called for them in the print.
@Dozz70
@Dozz70 7 ай бұрын
Ron......Outstanding Video Buddy!! Super Informative
@91rss
@91rss 7 ай бұрын
How much rust is permissable on rebar ? in case you see a bunch for sale? but its a bit old
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
I do not mind a little surface rest but if it has started to flake or pit I would not use it. Or wire brush it off with a wire head on a grinder if it was cheap enough.
@91rss
@91rss 7 ай бұрын
@@bondobuilt386 thanks I have a slab to do next yr edging on top of a 2 course block wall , gonna be an 2 advil day.
@RDJim
@RDJim 7 ай бұрын
It would have been nice to see Kyle's spray foam job... I'm sure it's buried by now.
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
Yes it is buried Jim Sorry.
@chrisrichardson8908
@chrisrichardson8908 3 ай бұрын
How do u like the fox block compared to other brands .I'm sure their much cheaper
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 3 ай бұрын
I like Nudura better but yes the Fox were a bit cheaper not not a bunch.
@gjones5153
@gjones5153 7 ай бұрын
does Shawn change hoodies for every different contractor
@johnverdin6600
@johnverdin6600 4 ай бұрын
What kind of mud do you use to set your blocks in with
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 4 ай бұрын
Type S mordar for concrete blocks.
@johnverdin6600
@johnverdin6600 4 ай бұрын
@bondobuilt386 thanks alot I watch your video all the time
@joehuinker7009
@joehuinker7009 7 ай бұрын
Bondo ever rip a knuckle open on a rebar?
@loriesdobes
@loriesdobes 7 ай бұрын
I was wondering why all the stuff I watched it seems that there are very little homes with basements ?
@ninorcsinned3465
@ninorcsinned3465 6 ай бұрын
How much do those 8" blocks cost typically
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 6 ай бұрын
They are around $2.00 a piece if you pick them up.
@ninorcsinned3465
@ninorcsinned3465 6 ай бұрын
@bondobuilt386 I'm sorry I meant the icf blocks
@charlesviner1565
@charlesviner1565 7 ай бұрын
There goes the mud 🎶🎵🎼🕺🏿🤣🤣🤣👍other than cost, why do you use Fox Blocks?
@jmistret419
@jmistret419 7 ай бұрын
Wasnt paying attention. How come they didnt use fox block for whole job?
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
The stem walls with concrete blocks are cheaper.
@jmistret419
@jmistret419 7 ай бұрын
@@bondobuilt386 ok thanks
@stevenherner298
@stevenherner298 7 ай бұрын
Rebar in the piers
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
yes we put it in there.
@brnmcc01
@brnmcc01 6 ай бұрын
@11:15 is the rebar for piers
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 6 ай бұрын
Yes at 11:30 I talk about this. @@brnmcc01
@kevindonohoe6605
@kevindonohoe6605 7 ай бұрын
Is there 2 minutes of video missing? From 42:45 to 44:45
@TheAxecutioner
@TheAxecutioner 7 ай бұрын
From 42:47 to 44:44 the screen goes black
@MikeSTGL
@MikeSTGL 7 ай бұрын
Why not ICF the garage also ?
@brnmcc01
@brnmcc01 6 ай бұрын
It's probably not heated
@andreycham4797
@andreycham4797 7 ай бұрын
As a diywer I would make a cheater tool out of plywood similar to bricky tool
@andreycham4797
@andreycham4797 7 ай бұрын
Did you try to set blocks on adhesive foam, before you fill up all block cells with grout?
@johncarlson7955
@johncarlson7955 7 ай бұрын
Lol family show
@bigpaddy8363
@bigpaddy8363 7 ай бұрын
If mixing the cement on the outside, why working on the inside? 🤔 the blocks and cement should be on the outside, your not working efficiently
@arthurhouston3
@arthurhouston3 7 ай бұрын
You sure make a lot mistakes. $$$$
@darknessfalls8254
@darknessfalls8254 7 ай бұрын
Damn biscuit put a brawl on 😂, nah just Fking with ya, That retaining wall looks cool as fk last retaining wall I did we used Plywood and 2×4's lol y'all's wall look fisdcated 👈 spelling.
@kenhawkins5469
@kenhawkins5469 7 ай бұрын
Crappy why doesn't ANYONE use a spirit level 🎚️
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 7 ай бұрын
what is a spirit level?
@brnmcc01
@brnmcc01 6 ай бұрын
That's what a string and laser are for, and you can feel if the block is tilted with your trowel...
@brnmcc01
@brnmcc01 6 ай бұрын
@@bondobuilt386 What you called a torpedo level. I guess he missed the part of the vid with the laser...🤣
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 6 ай бұрын
Oh ya no need for that. LOL@@brnmcc01
@bondobuilt386
@bondobuilt386 6 ай бұрын
Yup for sure. @@brnmcc01
@matteberry58
@matteberry58 7 ай бұрын
You make those blocks look light and you set them like you've done it a few times...... And those ICF walls are straight as a new level. You have a great team, even if they're a little rough for KZfaq!
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