The trowel is like an extension of the bricklayers arm and rarely put down whilst bricklaying.
The main reason for DIY bricklaying is to save on costs.
In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.
In bricklaying a large strong steel trowel is used for spreading mortar and chopping bricks to shape.
As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
The standard of bricklaying must be sound as it is literally the foundation on which everything else is built.
If working in the construction industry, bricklaying is looked upon as an essential skill to have.
A Bricklaying worker can progress to technician level and then after to construction management.
Bricklaying is a true craft and art form. It is also one of the oldest trades throughout the world.
A good indication of quality bricklaying is to look at the outside of a completed wall and check the verticality of the perps.