If working in the construction industry, bricklaying is looked upon as an essential skill to have.
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.
The trowel is like an extension of the bricklayers arm and rarely put down whilst bricklaying.
In bricklaying a large strong steel trowel is used for spreading mortar and chopping bricks to shape.
The main reason for DIY bricklaying is to save on costs.
As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
It is not unusual for a number of bricklaying gangs to work on different sections of a building job.
In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.
In the UK a bricklaying labourer may earn up to £16,000 a year.