October 20, 2023 Master Stone Mason Cuts a Chamfer in a Stone Block 28-minutes of stone-cutting masonry zen: align the chisel and give it a solid WHACK Concrete & Masonry
October 19, 2023 Finish the Edge of a Concrete Slab Two types of edging tools for forming the edge of a new concrete slab Concrete & Masonry YouTube video
October 17, 2023 Updated: November 2, 2023 Adsorption: The Fourth State of Water (7 Minutes of BS) Dr. Joe Lstiburek explains the fourth state of water: ADSORPED water, with a D. It exists on surfaces as tiny monolayers that fill pores and cause mold. It also explains why expansive soils expand. Design Podcasts WRB & Flashing Concrete & Masonry
October 9, 2023 A Stucco Patch on a Concrete Block Wall Feather the edges, and recreate the mortar lines for an invisible patch Siding & Exterior Trim Concrete & Masonry YouTube
September 26, 2023 Foundational Excellence: Perfect Mudsills and Clear Drainage A deep dive into mudsill placement, sealing, and leveling (smooth mudsills are easier to seal) Concrete & Masonry Framing YouTube
September 11, 2023 Repair Broken Concrete Retaining Walls Hot mud and a sponge trowel make crumbly concrete walls new again Concrete & Masonry YouTube
July 18, 2023 Updated: July 19, 2023 A Footing Retrofit Allows Digging Down for Headroom in an Old Basement An interior footing curb and structural slab shore up an old foundation Concrete & Masonry video Details in 4D
June 7, 2023 Updated: June 27, 2023 A Basement Waterproofing System that WORKS Drain water down and away from the house—even on the inside Concrete & Masonry Sitework Video video
May 15, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 REEL Remodeling: Support a Foundation Without a Footing (#shorts) Digging down below the bottom of a foundation wall is risky without adding structural support Concrete & Masonry Video video
April 28, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience (3): A Frostproof, Waterproof, Warm, and Dry Foundation A basement built with frost heave in mind Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Video video
