Building a Stone Staircase

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  • čas přidán 15. 09. 2020
  • The details on a complex boulder wall with built in staircase. We also talk about Fabric- when to use and when NOT to, backfill when to use drainage aggregate and when its not needed and more stuff that usually gets left behind.
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Komentáře • 425

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue11 Před 3 lety +60

    Enjoyed the commentary Stan. Every job has a storyline, and this one deserved a narrator.

  • @JRG4523
    @JRG4523 Před 3 lety +10

    Friggin love the commentary from the boss to go along with the work

  • @ba1050
    @ba1050 Před 3 lety +6

    Lucky you with the rain. I am in Eugene, Oregon and we are wishing for rain. Always love watching your vids, entertaining and informative.

  • @quicknate95
    @quicknate95 Před 3 lety +13

    I really like the commentary and love watching you guys work.

  • @rodw
    @rodw Před 3 lety +12

    Stan, it doesn't matter what style video you do because they all have one thing in common. YOU !!!!! and YOU=COOL
    !!!!!! SO all your videos are COOL !!! Personally I like you saying GOD BLESS at the end of every video 😂🤣😅🤣😅 it leaves me with a smile on my face and feeling better Thanks again Rodney

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +1

      You rock! and God Bless brother!

  • @landonme9614
    @landonme9614 Před 3 lety +7

    Hi I love your videos I wait every day for them to come out

  • @jameskingston9427
    @jameskingston9427 Před 3 lety +6

    I enjoyed the narrative you were giving and the back story of the ''struggle'' and the ''meat'' that goes into the work sites to get the projects done. It makes me feel better that I'm not the only one that struggle to get suff done!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for the feedback James. I wasn't sure if this would be accepted or not

    • @jameskingston9427
      @jameskingston9427 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Dirtmonkey Your narrative and Sam's input in the videos are great stuff to me. I think you should check out Ken White Construction, he does it too and I really like the insight! He's like a younger canadian vesion of you!LOL

  • @connercarruth6740
    @connercarruth6740 Před 3 lety +13

    absolutely love this video format! keep them coming. I know you have been trying to find the best format to fit the viewers for a while now, but I think you have hit the nail on the head with this one.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you, Thank you thank you. Thats exactly what Ive been doing and appreciate the feedback

  • @georgeking5746
    @georgeking5746 Před 3 lety +2

    I like the commentary and the kind of behind the scenes info while the job is progressing.

  • @jasonberezny9705
    @jasonberezny9705 Před rokem

    Hardscape landscaper for 35 years here. Kingston Ontario. Excellent channel. Captures the installation experience very well. 👍✌️

  • @rm8934
    @rm8934 Před 3 lety +1

    I do like hearing your input about a job. I actually learn a lot of how a job site works just from you talking.

  • @hsiehkanusea
    @hsiehkanusea Před 2 lety +1

    Another vote for the narrated format. Thanks for slowing it down from time to time to hear the conversations, and for not adding BS music.

  • @wesleemiller
    @wesleemiller Před 3 lety +2

    I love you talking while they work. Keep doing that please.

  • @glennwolfe1663
    @glennwolfe1663 Před 3 lety +4

    Stan the narration was beneficial in understanding what and why they were doing.

  • @Pureservize1
    @Pureservize1 Před 3 lety +4

    I like this video format Stan.

  • @coltonalsum9993
    @coltonalsum9993 Před 3 lety +4

    Love the videos Stan.. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @MrGameing101
    @MrGameing101 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this format with you in the corner and commentating

  • @johngreganti3545
    @johngreganti3545 Před 3 lety +4

    Like the video and commentary. Thanks.

  • @charlieredeemed
    @charlieredeemed Před 3 lety +3

    That's awesome!! Very talented! Great video!👍👍👍

  • @alexg3855
    @alexg3855 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed the commentary. You’ve got a great crew of guys who work really well together

  • @mincraft2254
    @mincraft2254 Před 3 lety +1

    I don’t know why I stopped watching your videos Your videos are the best

  • @DenisJava
    @DenisJava Před 3 lety +1

    I'm in the "yeah, I like it" camp for your on screen narration. Cool wall, too.

  • @joshbigman1745
    @joshbigman1745 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Stan, this was a great way to learn and understand what's going on from a person with decades of experience.

  • @terrymcgillicuddy8056
    @terrymcgillicuddy8056 Před 3 lety +4

    Another great one guys. Thanks 💪

  • @saltycluegoo
    @saltycluegoo Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed the commentary. I dont know things as well as others. This helps me understand a bit better. Helps me know what to look for if I ever need to have work done.

  • @charleswise5570
    @charleswise5570 Před 3 lety +1

    Tim is definitely an artist, when it comes to building these boulder walls! Not many people could do that! Very talented man!

  • @martindery4270
    @martindery4270 Před 3 lety +1

    Lol I like you Sran. You're so... genuine. We're about the same age. We chose 2 different paths but I would've loved working with you. I've learned so much watching your videos. You're honest and a hard worker. I respect that. I watch all your videos and n learn something every time. Thumbs up

  • @patrickmercante4376
    @patrickmercante4376 Před 2 lety

    Yes, you narrating the project was cool. In the videos, you seem like a very likable person. Someone who I could sit down and have a beer with.

  • @dawgla1171
    @dawgla1171 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed the commentary. As a landscape architect, the commentary indicates that you were thinking the same as me...fabric, washed stone, leveling, etc. Aren't you glad that railroad ties are finally recognized as a temporary solution? Keep up the great techniques educating the public that there's more than meets the eye to all landscape and site work projects.

  • @loerber
    @loerber Před 3 lety +1

    I like the new format, it's like you came to my house to watch it with me.

  • @justjacqueline2004
    @justjacqueline2004 Před 3 lety +2

    Stanley,you have a great team,knowledgeable and hard working and stoic.
    Love the wall and steps,love the detailed exploration at how you arrive at such a beautiful wall.The arrival normally involves hard work,a keen eye and applying the knowledge garnered from years of work,just like any great artisan.
    Thanks Stanley and team.

  • @edwardhi4982
    @edwardhi4982 Před 3 lety +3

    I like the Tim cam

  • @tracybrislin
    @tracybrislin Před 3 lety

    Perfect! Your commentary enhances the video a lot! Love the explanation of fabric goods and bads too.

  • @matty2helpfull
    @matty2helpfull Před 3 lety +3

    I absolutely love how much detail you guys put into these videos its really refreshing

  • @brianbenoit1985
    @brianbenoit1985 Před 3 lety +2

    Way better than some other videos

  • @davidyager9718
    @davidyager9718 Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyed your narration. I liked how it was like you were watching for the first time like we were.

  • @justinbedell7902
    @justinbedell7902 Před 3 lety +2

    I like your narration and explaining everything. Good amount of phasing in and out with that. Also appreciate you including the good and challenges of the job. Awesome video. Love watching!

  • @haydenuk02
    @haydenuk02 Před 3 lety +6

    Great work and thanks for the content stay safe and take care

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks, will do and you to!

    • @haydenuk02
      @haydenuk02 Před 3 lety

      Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek No problem and thank you friend👍

    • @haydenuk02
      @haydenuk02 Před 3 lety

      Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek Also forgot to mention I like the part where you where hanging out with us and explaining and talking to us would love to see it in future videos. Also can’t wait to see what we have in store next keep it up

  • @MDPrice-el3uz
    @MDPrice-el3uz Před 3 lety +1

    Picture in picture commentary is perfect . Keep up the great work 👍

  • @scorpio6587
    @scorpio6587 Před 3 lety

    Loved it! The play-by-play, the back stories, awesome.

  • @edeaglehouse2221
    @edeaglehouse2221 Před 3 měsíci

    Great idea to do the video and excellent end result. Didn't see much detail about how or what they were doing besides tamping base and placing rocks using specialized heavy machinery.

  • @awilliford
    @awilliford Před 3 lety +1

    I do enjoy this style of videos

  • @jeffbailey7765
    @jeffbailey7765 Před 3 lety +25

    I swear Tim uses that excavator like it’s part of him.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +15

      I agree. I think he would wash dishes with it if it would fit in his kitchen

    • @charleswise5570
      @charleswise5570 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Dirtmonkey Have a contest between you, Tim, Alex, and Sam. Heck, why not your whole crew! This would be fun!

    • @danield8896
      @danield8896 Před 3 lety

      @@Dirtmonkey Do you build Armour stone Walls ever? i seen a few pieces only I always see you building boulder ones, is there none in your area?

  • @trjsoc
    @trjsoc Před 3 lety

    The commentary was a great idea Stanley. 👍🏼 Thanks for the content!

  • @JJLandscaping
    @JJLandscaping Před 3 lety +1

    Love the narration. Love how you explain what is going so we can understand how and why you and your guys do nwhat they do.

  • @ResidentialDirtWork
    @ResidentialDirtWork Před 3 lety

    Absolutely like you in the background giving the history of the employees as well as what they are doing and why they are doing it. I automatically felt like I was a part of the crew.

  • @StevenCampbell1955
    @StevenCampbell1955 Před 3 lety +1

    Only this week we were thinking of how to replace the old sleeper wall in front of the office buildings. A rock wall was the best and obvious solution but none of us has ever built one. I can show my boss this as a good example now. Thanks Stan and men. You guys build good stuff.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +1

      You guys gonna do it yourself?

    • @StevenCampbell1955
      @StevenCampbell1955 Před 3 lety

      @@Dirtmonkey Yup, we do most of our little projects ourselves as a break from farming and to give ourselves that feeling that we 'Built that ourselves', that good way to gain knowledge and to share the work experience. At one time the company was much larger with drill rigs all over Australia, land development and residential building as well as thousands of hectares of cane and cattle. The Big Boss passed away and the Young Bloke has been winding back over the last ten years so that many of the employees have left and those who remain just love share their knowledge and skills (and to try new things for fun). Don't worry, we always get professional advice such as engineers, and tradesmen whenever needed as they were often a part of the larger group of companies.
      Heck, I reckon we have enough dozers, backhoes, excavators and heavy haulage vehicles to start another company anytime, but the farms tend to keep 'The Young Master' busy enough for now. Well that and the town sheds , parks, rentals, etc, etc, etc.

  • @MyOldTractors
    @MyOldTractors Před 3 lety

    I like the commentary. It's like watching a video with someone that was there.

  • @ccsmith2937
    @ccsmith2937 Před 3 lety

    Cool wall. I like the commentary. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸

  • @fransak2723
    @fransak2723 Před 2 lety

    I am a 62 year old woman with my own skid loader. My husband and I just installed a three stair step in the middle of a Boulder wall. This was very informative going forward to set the rest of the boulders. I love rocks and heavy equipment. I think I missed my calling.

  • @Overfl00d
    @Overfl00d Před 3 lety

    I love your honest constructive criticism and head nodding, face palming of observing your crew. 😂

  • @terminalvelocity6398
    @terminalvelocity6398 Před 3 lety +26

    Like the narration, Stan ... but when you whisper, it's very hard to hear you.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +5

      sorry- I just get into it sometimes

    • @dave_n8pu
      @dave_n8pu Před 3 lety

      @@Dirtmonkey I agree, unless someone is sleeping and you are trying to not wake them up, I was using head phones and there was a couple of spots I couldn't understand you either, we want to hear you. For my two cents worth, continue the narration.

    • @caspertarasewicz354
      @caspertarasewicz354 Před 3 lety

      @@Dirtmonkey I loved the narration. The whispering was a nice touch for me because that's how I sound when I talk to myself on jobsites. Hahahahaa

  • @Kleinalrik
    @Kleinalrik Před 3 lety

    I liked that. Commenting this helped me understand the steps. Interesting to see that he's repositioning the boulders on and on and on until he's staisfied. That's dedication.

  • @Ryan_Maineaquaria
    @Ryan_Maineaquaria Před 3 lety +1

    I definitely liked the picture and picture commentary.

  • @vbubba801
    @vbubba801 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video. It was very informative.

  • @richardbaumeister466
    @richardbaumeister466 Před 3 lety +6

    I LOVE WATCHING YOU GUYS BUILD THESE BOULDER WALLS. Your crew is really artistic. They make it look easy.

  • @VikingurThane
    @VikingurThane Před 3 lety

    loved the hangout Stan keep em coming!

  • @toddmclayton40
    @toddmclayton40 Před 2 lety

    Insight & input during observation is essential (for me) ; especially being the boss / & not being on site to give input & make decisions. Over explaining things reeeeeally helps the way & the how ... I'm just a guy, with just a house, that just needs ... a lot. All info that comes from experience is helpful & useful. Thank You for all you do & all the time you take to do it.
    (...any company is only as good as the people that work for it ; Big Kudos to your crew too!!)

  • @ffrreeddyy123456
    @ffrreeddyy123456 Před 3 lety +7

    That’s a NIIIICCE boulder

  • @austinwilliams4637
    @austinwilliams4637 Před 3 lety +1

    Good video love the commentary heres a video idea with deer season coming up would love to see you and frankie build a diy tower blind

  • @jamesflori8934
    @jamesflori8934 Před 3 lety +1

    Very much like the Blow-by-Blow format.

  • @jamesburba1995
    @jamesburba1995 Před 3 lety

    It doesn't matter what format you use, or how you choose to present it, all your videos are just freakin' great !

  • @PollockGarage
    @PollockGarage Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyed this approach of your commentary!

  • @williamlloyd3769
    @williamlloyd3769 Před 3 lety +2

    Stan, narrative definitely lets you add useful commentary that would be overlooked during the live action shots. If there is a plot plan it would be useful to include just to help orientate the viewers. The wall definitely added character and value to the owners backyard versus the railroad ties.

  • @garykintzler4273
    @garykintzler4273 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed the commentary a lot Stan

  • @kscray
    @kscray Před 3 lety +1

    Stan awesome video I really liked this style showing the struggles and frustrations. Also having you narrate for us is really cool. Thanks stan

  • @theflips9344
    @theflips9344 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep doing the narration it helps some people understand

  • @robinwolf3226
    @robinwolf3226 Před 3 lety +1

    Really enjoyed your commentary stan. Would like to hear more stories about your guys. Keep up the great Work!

  • @marknunya3035
    @marknunya3035 Před 3 lety +2

    Love hearing the behind the scenes

  • @jpa1282
    @jpa1282 Před 3 lety +1

    I really liked this style of video

  • @donaldeverette6498
    @donaldeverette6498 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed the talk and explanation.

  • @tomross2787
    @tomross2787 Před 3 lety

    have over 20 years on equipment and i would work for free for a week just to get stick time on a bucket like that ,,, looks so cool!!

  • @billhull6842
    @billhull6842 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, I am not into wall building but when you talked about the fabric and how it keeps the dirt and sand in but allows the water to flow through and what happens if you just use a simple piece of plastic I enjoyed that. I now know when to spot when someone is doing it wrong. Just good information.

  • @brianbradley6953
    @brianbradley6953 Před 2 lety

    Boulders and pine trees! Looks great every time

  • @simoparnis396
    @simoparnis396 Před 3 lety +1

    Stan!! when you said left or right, l also forget to us men it don't matter because we allready know were we need to be in our head. It dont matter if you make the wrong turn becouse we know we can fix it..l enjoy your work and will allways watch you and learn from your work direction wrong or right. It's remembering were you
    Need to be and don't let anything get in the way. Keep on going mate enjoying your work, just don't forget to love your boss more than anything keep her fully charged and get her involved in any way possible. Us Men are like a tools that works hard to get the job done! but with out the best battery were broken. KICK ASS STAN THE MAN. Now that's a retaining wall that is done right thanks for showing me boys..

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety

      Simo- Brother! God Bless my Man!!!!

  • @larrygwinn6649
    @larrygwinn6649 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved the commentary, very educational

  • @liamslawncare9300
    @liamslawncare9300 Před 3 lety +1

    Love the videos keep them coming

  • @edword9084
    @edword9084 Před 3 lety +1

    The play by play and incite is great 👍 👌

  • @shaunboatmon5607
    @shaunboatmon5607 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the videos stan.especially how not only do you show the work being done but you explain how and why your doing everything you do to get all the jobs done efficiently and correctly without cutting corners and still giving nothing but high quality work. Not only that but how explain what was/went wrong with the jobs you have to redo that someone else has done that failed!!! Oh and the drink your drinking in the video is called pellegrino which is pronounced pel-le-gri-no!!

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 2 lety

      Haha thanks for the awesome support buddy! Happy to help

  • @jameswazeter
    @jameswazeter Před 3 lety +1

    Appreciated the commentary/walk through.

  • @shredct3118
    @shredct3118 Před 3 lety

    Always a great video, the longer the better.🤘

  • @chrisschultz143
    @chrisschultz143 Před 3 lety +1

    Liked the format

  • @Tyler-10
    @Tyler-10 Před 3 lety +1

    Definitely enjoyed the commentary.

  • @philipluvsairplanes
    @philipluvsairplanes Před 3 lety +1

    loved this style

  • @georgerowe7970
    @georgerowe7970 Před 3 lety +1

    Enjoyed the video with you adding your comments.

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety

      Awesome and thanks for the feedback

  • @johnds6621
    @johnds6621 Před 3 lety +1

    I liked the commentary and the job looked good.

  • @annbilling7036
    @annbilling7036 Před 3 lety +1

    Definitely like this style of video, very helpful to have the explanation of what they are doing and why

  • @Bizerk00
    @Bizerk00 Před 3 lety +19

    I've never met anyone with the same last name as me that's crazy that I live in Minnesota too

    • @Dirtmonkey
      @Dirtmonkey  Před 3 lety +11

      Holy crap- We've got to be Cousins

  • @thewhiteknight02
    @thewhiteknight02 Před 3 lety +6

    Stan this looks so cool!! I’m gonna use this at my home.
    Maybe consider some bolt on rubbers for the claw.

  • @travis253
    @travis253 Před 3 lety +4

    I liked you being in the bottom right instead of pausing the video to explain

  • @bradbuck7139
    @bradbuck7139 Před 3 lety +1

    i really enjoyed the chat down in the corner

  • @Pepeagain3985
    @Pepeagain3985 Před 3 lety

    Another great and informative yet interesting video thx

  • @crankshaft1053
    @crankshaft1053 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed the commentary, makes it a lot more interesting.

  • @anthonyallamandola1317

    I enjoyed the commentary. I could watch more. I also still like the ones where you are on site as well.

  • @jasonberezny9705
    @jasonberezny9705 Před rokem

    Excellent presentation!🪨🤘

  • @h4rry4x44
    @h4rry4x44 Před 3 lety +2

    I watched a video by Garrett Williams who was showing a friend building a boulder wall. The excavator operator had a camera on the bucket so he could see how the boulders looked as he built it from the back side.

  • @marksmenlandscapes3517
    @marksmenlandscapes3517 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video stan. Really like the commentary. Great for learning

  • @arrow_head24
    @arrow_head24 Před 3 lety +1

    Very entertaining and informative. Thank you for this.

  • @lucasmancini7415
    @lucasmancini7415 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this type of video love your narratives keep em coming

  • @immersivelandscaping7137
    @immersivelandscaping7137 Před 3 lety +1

    I really like this format Stan keep doing videos like this one!!!