Bricklaying: The laying of rectangular pieces of baked clay called bricks one after another, layer upon layer until a desired height is reached. A composition of lime and sand called mortar is spread between each layer which hardens and bonds the bricks together to form a solid mass.
In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.
The standard of bricklaying must be sound as it is literally the foundation on which everything else is built.
Bricklaying is the laying and the joining of bricks, building blocks and stone to build a vast array of masonry structures.
The main reason for DIY bricklaying is to save on costs.
Bricklaying is a highly skilled trade that can take many years to truly master.
In the UK a bricklaying labourer may earn up to £16,000 a year.
As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
In bricklaying a large strong steel trowel is used for spreading mortar and chopping bricks to shape.
It’s unfortunate that the novice homesteader will often make the assumption that bricklaying is easy.