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The Christian Hardscaper
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Добавлен 25 мар 2021
Hey, my name is Kyle and I created this channel with the desire to share what I do for work. Which consists of all types of Hardscape / Masonry and Landscape Construction work in the Central Massachusetts Area.
Services include but are not limited to:
- Hardscape / Masonry Installations - ( concrete paver patios and walkways, concrete block retaining walls and fire pits, natural stone steps, patios, walkways and walls, etc... )
- Landscape Construction - ( lawn installations, plantings, flower bed installations, flower bed edging such as cobblestones, grading, drainage, small tree removal, etc... )
I have been in this industry since I was 16 years old and posses skills that I would like to share with the public. It is my hope that I will help spark the interest of others to get involved with this industry and spread quality work across our great Country of America. God Bless!
Services include but are not limited to:
- Hardscape / Masonry Installations - ( concrete paver patios and walkways, concrete block retaining walls and fire pits, natural stone steps, patios, walkways and walls, etc... )
- Landscape Construction - ( lawn installations, plantings, flower bed installations, flower bed edging such as cobblestones, grading, drainage, small tree removal, etc... )
I have been in this industry since I was 16 years old and posses skills that I would like to share with the public. It is my hope that I will help spark the interest of others to get involved with this industry and spread quality work across our great Country of America. God Bless!
A Natural (Fieldstone) Retaining Wall at it's Finest!
We are going to show you how we built this beautiful natural stone retaining wall in this video. Plenty of tips and entertainment, enjoy!
#stonemasonry #hardscaping #retainingwall #naturalstone #concrete #landscaping #construction
- To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉ruclips.net/p/PLo6xdtKoDxWZfBdJvvrb3_fJH6snvbJu_
00:00 Intro
01:15 What we are doing
04:14 preparing the job site / fitting some stones
11:55 Making a corner stone
26:03 More wall building and mortaring
33:25 Fitting the top stones before the cap
42:47 Mortaring the top stones
#stonemasonry #hardscaping #retainingwall #naturalstone #concrete #landscaping #construction
- To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉ruclips.net/p/PLo6xdtKoDxWZfBdJvvrb3_fJH6snvbJu_
00:00 Intro
01:15 What we are doing
04:14 preparing the job site / fitting some stones
11:55 Making a corner stone
26:03 More wall building and mortaring
33:25 Fitting the top stones before the cap
42:47 Mortaring the top stones
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Видео
How To Square, Screed & Install a Concrete Paver Patio
Просмотров 12 тыс.День назад
This patio is excavated, backfilled and ready for us to lay some pavers! Enjoy the video as we show you some tips & tricks of how we lay paver patios! * To see how we prepared the base for this patio, click this video link right here 👉 ruclips.net/video/WrsseE_JBXg/видео.html * To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉 ruclips.net/p/PLo6xdtKoDxWZGjphTGN29yzZ...
Laying a (Curved) Paver Walkway with Heavy Slope...
Просмотров 18 тыс.14 дней назад
We are laying, cutting and installing the border of this paver walkway. I include plenty of tips if you are trying this on your own. Enjoy the video! * To see the previous video of us removing the old walkway and preparing the base, click this video link right here 👉ruclips.net/video/n7Xp7V3yTPU/видео.html The main pavers used on this project are made by (Genest) and are called (Grand Katahdin)...
We Had To Replace This Old Paver Walkway...
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
Proper base prep is key to a long lasting paver walkway install. This walkway had poor base prep, causing it to fail earlier then it should have. Enjoy the video as I show you the proper way to install a paver walkway. #hardscaping #pavers #concrete #landscaping #excavation #construction * To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉ruclips.net/p/PLo6xdtKoDxWZG...
How To Excavate & Backfill For a Paver Patio (Base Prep)
Просмотров 10 тыс.Месяц назад
Researching how to prepare the base for your concrete paver project? This video is what you need to get started! #hardscaping #pavers #paverpatio #patio #excavation #concrete #landscaping 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Project overview 06:39 Marking out the area 10:14 Excavating the area 14:29 Backfilling with (Open Grade Base) 24:22 Unloading some pavers 28:10 Finding the grade height and slope 36:1...
How To Install a Border To a Concrete Paver Project
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
The best way to install a border to a paver patio or walkway. Check out how we do it in this video. Enjoy! #hardscaping #pavers #patio #concrete #landscaping - Check out all the videos from these Tee Pad installs at (Webster Fish & Game Disc Golf Course) by clicking this playlist link right here 👉ruclips.net/p/PLo6xdtKoDxWYm6l7o_eG5eIG75tCpPUjj 00:00 Intro 01:15 Webster Fish & Game Disc Golf Co...
How To Cap a (Curved) Concrete Block Retaining Wall
Просмотров 7 тыс.Месяц назад
The cap of a curved concrete block retaining wall can take some time to install, but man does it finish it off nicely! Enjoy the video! #hardscaping #retainingwall #concrete #landscaping #construction * The blocks we are using are made by (Techo Bloc) and they are called (Semma) with a color tone of (Champlain Grey). The caps we are using are also made by (Techo Bloc) and they are called (Archi...
9 Paver (Tee Pads) Down, 9 To Go!
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
We are laying another concrete paver tee pad at (Webster Fish & Game Disc Golf Course). That makes 9 and we have 9 more to go! Enjoy the video! #hardscaping #pavers #discgolf - To see all the videos from the the work done at this course, click this playlist link right here 👉ruclips.net/p/PLo6xdtKoDxWYm6l7o_eG5eIG75tCpPUjj
Starting a Natural (New England Fieldstone) Retaining Wall
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Natural stone lasts a lifetime... Which is why it is my favorite type of wall to build. Enjoy the video! #hardscaping #retainingwall #stonemasonry #naturalstone #concrete #landscaping To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉ruclips.net/p/PLo6xdtKoDxWZfBdJvvrb3_fJH6snvbJu_ 00:00 Intro 01:04 Base prep for the wall 03:43 Setting the 1st step 09:36 More base pr...
Adding Raised Garden Beds to this 2 Tier Retaining Wall
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
The majority of the walls are built, now we have to build the raised garden beds to tie it all together. Enjoy the video! #hardscaping #retainingwall #concrete #landscaping #construction * The blocks we are using are made by (Techo Bloc) and they are called (Semma) with a color tone of (Champlain Grey). To see all the videos from this project, click this playlist link right here 👉ruclips.net/p/...
(XMCOSY+) "Smart" Landscape Lighting Review
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
Testing out some really nice low voltage landscape lighting made by (XMCOSY). Was very impressed with the products... Enjoy the video! #landscapelighting #hardscaping #patio #landscaping #concrete - Here is a link to the pathway lights we used in this video, you can purchase them on Amazon 👉amzn.to/3TVZPqp - Here is a link to the string lights we used in this video, you can purchase them on Ama...
2 Tier (Curved) Concrete Block Retaining Wall
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 месяца назад
2 Tier (Curved) Concrete Block Retaining Wall
1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th...? | 2024 (Northeast Hardscape Expo) Install Competition
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th...? | 2024 (Northeast Hardscape Expo) Install Competition
Final Round | Paver Patio Install Competition (Northeast Hardscape Expo) 2024
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Final Round | Paver Patio Install Competition (Northeast Hardscape Expo) 2024
Let's See if We Make the Top 4.... 2024 (Northeast Hardscape Expo)
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Let's See if We Make the Top 4.... 2024 (Northeast Hardscape Expo)
Smallest Portable Jump Starter for Trucks? (GOOLOO - GP4000 Jump Starter)
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 месяца назад
Smallest Portable Jump Starter for Trucks? (GOOLOO - GP4000 Jump Starter)
2024 (Northeast Hardscape Expo) Paver Patio Install Competition - Round 1
Просмотров 167 тыс.3 месяца назад
2024 (Northeast Hardscape Expo) Paver Patio Install Competition - Round 1
Starting a (Curved) Concrete Block Retaining Wall
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 месяца назад
Starting a (Curved) Concrete Block Retaining Wall
2024 Hardscape Season Starts with a Lakeside Patio Install!
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 месяца назад
2024 Hardscape Season Starts with a Lakeside Patio Install!
Time to Replace These Old Timber Retaining Walls...
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
Time to Replace These Old Timber Retaining Walls...
How To (Properly) Polymeric Sand a Paver Patio | (Techniseal)
Просмотров 13 тыс.3 месяца назад
How To (Properly) Polymeric Sand a Paver Patio | (Techniseal)
How To (Properly) Lay a Paver Patio. | Techo-Bloc (Blu 60)
Просмотров 36 тыс.3 месяца назад
How To (Properly) Lay a Paver Patio. | Techo-Bloc (Blu 60)
How To (Properly) Screed For a Paver Patio.
Просмотров 18 тыс.3 месяца назад
How To (Properly) Screed For a Paver Patio.
(1/8th Pitch) For Screeding a Paver Patio Explained...
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 месяца назад
(1/8th Pitch) For Screeding a Paver Patio Explained...
How To (Properly) Prepare the Base for Concrete Pavers | "Open Grade Base"
Просмотров 24 тыс.4 месяца назад
How To (Properly) Prepare the Base for Concrete Pavers | "Open Grade Base"
Not Your Average Concrete Block Retaining Wall...
Просмотров 10 тыс.4 месяца назад
Not Your Average Concrete Block Retaining Wall...
I Painted the American Flag on My Snow Plow...
Просмотров 9714 месяца назад
I Painted the American Flag on My Snow Plow...
Building a Concrete Block Retaining Wall | (Nicolock) - "Kodah Wall"
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Building a Concrete Block Retaining Wall | (Nicolock) - "Kodah Wall"
Full Day In The Life - (Residential Snow Plowing)
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.4 месяца назад
Full Day In The Life - (Residential Snow Plowing)
Continuing the Walls / Walkway & We Got a New Supervisor!
Просмотров 4 тыс.4 месяца назад
Continuing the Walls / Walkway & We Got a New Supervisor!
Brother, I was waiting to see the next installment of this wall, wow. Very nice job. Both you and Benny truly blessed with this lost art form. And technically on the videos ? Simply awesome so kudos to the wife. I enjoy them because they're informative but also very relaxing and of course funny. The whole team rocks ( pun intended! Lol ) And of course always good to see your Pops. Keep up the good work brother 👍😎✌️
Hi. I enjoyed watching these videos because I am about to do a patio with travertine pavers. Question: can I use the same base materials for travertine pavers that you use in your jobs?
Beautiful job you are quite the artist. Thanks for sharing.
Grate work! What you use for advertising? Hard to get jobs here in Nj.
I just finished moving and compacting in 12 yards of 3/4” stone, and realized I forgot to lay down the geotextile fabric. Should I dig it out or live with it. Really appreciate your advice on this. I’m torn up about it forgetting. It’s DIY.
Wow....just wow! You and Benny's attention to detail paid off big time. Amazing work boys!!
Everytime I see the trailer I think of your finger injury from the gate......I was more impressed that you powered through it and got the job done!! Glad to see you back at it and great job boys!!
Outstanding brother👍🇺🇸
Beautiful, and quality work
That is an amazing wall for sure. I like how there are all the different tones being represented in a random pattern but also chosen if that makes sense.
Wow, incredible work! 👌👍
Thanks! ✌
You can only do what you do brah as balance in our lives is so important! Any video of your craftmanship and content is a blessing!
That is for sure brother, that balance isn't always easy but you just keep moving and do what you can, just like you said. Thanks for the feedback! ✌
That looks fantastic man! Great work….the attention to detail on your joints is awesome bro 👍🏻
Thanks brother! Nothing like tight stone work 👌
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people beware. this is not a good long term solution.
Great job boys! That wall is beautiful! Def worth whatever the $$$ was!
Thanks man! It was so much fun to build, I love stone work ✌
CHS, the best way to judge your work is with happy, repeat customers and a profit, and the wife getting a nice rig.
Well said, totally agree ✌
Yeah watermelon!! No cantaloupe on a hot day! CHS your videos are great.
😂 He found out the hard way for sure...
CHS!! I just watched a video where you taught a level is about same height as a paver. I tested this and of course you’re spot on!! But why did I have to watch 20+ of your videos to learn this. Anyway, you got the best hard scape vids. Keep up the great work. God Bless!!!
😂 Sorry I don't mention it more...LOL Thanks as always ✌
CHS I love the sitting wall. Nice work!
Thank you, that wall tied it all together for sure!
CHS you’re the best! You don’t need those judges. The best judge is a happy customer and money for your company.
I totally agree!
Amazing craftsmanship. I’d love to say I would have the patience for that type of stone work….but I would be lying 😅 Great video as always 👊
Thank you, it definitely takes patience...LOL ✌
Man that walls awesome looking.
Thanks brother! ✌
@@TheChristianHardscaper your welcome
how many inches deep steps? 8 or 12 ?
They are 6" high and 12" deep
its beautiful dude, love it. Natural stone work is a vibe, its one of a kind and super rewarding when your turned loose on a project and nail it. 👌
Couldn't agree more! I love every opportunity for projects like this ✌
Granite? Nice job btw. I didn’t know you were that skilled tbh youre a beast of a paver guy
Yes sir, the majority of all those stones are granite. And I appreciate the feedback, I do a lot of paver work but I love stone work! Just hard to sell compared to pavers and block. Hopefully I get more stone work with this as an example... 🤞
I’ll take the concrete
Video is awesome and the work as always speaks for itself brother Impeccable! Godbless
Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate the feedback! God Bless you too ✌
You are a true artist designing that wall looks really really nice
Thank you very much! ✌
I look forward to your videos brother. Appreciate how you explain and go into detail with all your installs. God bless
That's awesome to hear brother! I really enjoy making these videos and explaining things as much as I can. God Bless you too! ✌
So, I've watched many TCH videos to admire and learn the craftsmanship of hardscaping. This goes beyond and elevates your work by introducing art into your portfolio of work. This is a culmination of many disciplines. This is a magnificent sculpture of flowing lines & colors fitted into a functional structure of timeless beauty of stone. Bravo
Thank you very much for the kind words, I have always loved stone work and totally look at it as a form of art. It is hard work but so rewarding when it is done! Plus knowing it will be there for a very long time is super cool to me... ✌
That is one sexy wall. Looks like you are a nateral with the natural stone. Been waiting a long time for this vid, but was worth the wait. The wife’s work is amazing. She has the right balance between normal and warp speed. 🫡
It sure is! 😂 I love working with stone, just not as easy to sell because how much more expensive and time consuming it is... But I hope to get much more stone work in the future 🤞 And I was actually able to make this video on my own this time.. LOL But my editing has been getting better because of her style honestly. She does a great job. Thanks as always for the support! ✌
43:08 Batchmaker batchmaker, make me a batch...
😂 👌
❤❤❤ that’s just beautiful
Thank you ✌
Looks amazing! 🤗 Just started doing a pathway in my backyard and this was really helpful, since I’ve never done this before. And I could listen to you guys talk all day, 😂 love the accents.🤗🤷🏼♀️
Thank you and I'm glad it was helpful! I always forget how much of an accent we have compared to most parts of the country.. 😂 ✌
Wow, looks awesome guys good color blend in the stone as well Too bad you guys can’t do the veneer on the wall that way the things match
Thanks brother, I love the color tones too... Was very happy with the stone he chose 👌 And I hear you about the veneer but I don't mind sharing the work and they did a good job on the chimney it seems. Hopefully they match the wall good✌
Wow that is one awesome looking wall, love it
Thank you, it was a blast to build! ✌
Been waiting to see this!! ... love this craftsmanship ... kudos ... keep pushing and don't worry about youtube ... dont forget to disc golf!! Love you and Benny killin it!
Nice, glad you enjoyed it! Disc golf is always a priority... 😂 Thanks as always for the support! ✌
Your work is amazing and unmatched. Such dedication from you and Benny. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. God bless.
Thank you very much, we love the work we do! I'm glad you enjoy the videos, thanks for the feedback ✌
The wall looks a beauty.
Thank you, this was a super fun one to build! ✌
Wall is looking great !!!
Thanks! ✌
Beautiful work !!!
Thank you very much! ✌
This will probably go unnoticed, but I watched this video prior to installing my own polymeric sand on my patio. The tips you gave were all very useful outside of saying you want to see the white to form when watering. I did this and quickly found out a couple days later it never completely hardened and is now soft. A quick google search about it today has led me to believe that the white you see is actually the polymers separating from the sand causing it to never fully harden. Correct me if I am wrong but I followed every other instruction to a tee and cannot think of any other reason for it to still be soft after almost 3 days
All that being said, I believe it was over watered and I am clueless as to where to go from here. Seems as though I have to start over with the poly sand. Do you have any other suggestions?
Hey there, I'm sorry you are having that issue. I'm not sure how much white foam you seen when watering but it is a normal thing for that foam to come out when watering. With that being said over watering is possible but it could also be something that will just take longer to set. I honestly have had some poly sand projects take up to a week to harden.... I would say be patient and give it some more time. How has the weather been since you did the sand? if it has been cool, cloudy or rainy, that may be a part of it taking awhile to set also. What polymeric sand did you use?
@@TheChristianHardscaper I really appreciate you getting back to me, especially so quickly. I activated it Tuesday night and it was fairly sunny and warm but fairly humid for about 48 hours then and a light rain last night where I noticed it being soft. It rained a little more throughout the night and I noticed some washout this morning. It was nice today and is supposed to be tomorrow and Sunday but then rain on Monday and Tuesday. Would you recommend covering it Sunday night till Wednesday in hopes of it just needing more time to cure?
@@TheChristianHardscaper forgot to mention I used the optimatrix dyna poly sand, which claims to be a great product but haven’t seen many people who used it or that left a review on it
@@dustinmoe7462 I haven't heard of that brand, there is a lot of manufacturers making polymeric sand. Some are better than others... But also, it is possible that you got a bad batch. That can happen with any manufacturer, even the best has made bad batches of sand and screwed up a lot of projects because of it. But like I said, give it some more time. it may set up up in a longer period of time.
Kyle awesome build. Dude you gotta get in the habit of putting hearing protection on. You’ll thank yourself many years down the road. Keep up the great work. 👍
Thank you, and I know what you mean about the hearing protection. I actually did use some foam plugs a few times on this project but you are right, I don't use them as much as I should. Thanks for looking out ✌
That is gorgeous!
Thank you very much! ✌
Man, that looks great!
Thanks! ✌
Your dad rocks, your channel is so much fun, the lighthearted banter between you & Benny & your old school ethics are a breath of fresh air
He is awesome, I love when he stops by the job sites! Glad you enjoy the channel and I really appreciate all the support and consistent feedback ✌
Love the wall and yea, drilling and feather wedges are faster and easier, but it’s no one will ever find bore marks in your stone…just chisel marks! A huge testament of your skills and ethics! It’s art man…pure skilled art! Benny is a worker!!! Perfect wall! Thanks for sharing !
You’re lucky to have such a great work partner like Benny. And says a lot about you as the owner/boss. I’m still trying to find a good partner.
I certainly am, it is a blessing to have him around. We have a solid friendship and have since the 9th grade. Super grateful for it. I hope you find someone like him to help you, you never know what is right around the corner ✌
I felt your pain after you put the saw down and shook your head. Every time I do natural stone and I’m mixing mortar I question why the hell did I decide to do this😂 but it’s always worth it in the end!!! Great job men!
😂 I completely agree, very testing and hard work... but when you can step back and look at what you built, you suddenly get motivation to keep going and do more! Thanks for the feedback ✌