Bricklaying is the laying and the joining of bricks, building blocks and stone to build a vast array of masonry structures.
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.
The standard of bricklaying must be sound as it is literally the foundation on which everything else is built.
The trowel is like an extension of the bricklayers arm and rarely put down whilst bricklaying.
It’s unfortunate that the novice homesteader will often make the assumption that bricklaying is easy.
Bricklaying is an art form that is not always given the respect it deserves.
It is not unusual for a number of bricklaying gangs to work on different sections of a building job.
If working in the construction industry, bricklaying is looked upon as an essential skill to have.
A good indication of quality bricklaying is to look at the outside of a completed wall and check the verticality of the perps.
In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.
Before starting any Bricklaying project you will need to work out the quantity of materials that will be required for the job. 18th January, 2007
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