In its own right, bricklaying is a separate trade from paving, drainage and ground works.
The art to bricklaying is to use bricks with clean faces and to plumb and level in a straight line from end to end.
The main reason for DIY bricklaying is to save on costs.
Bricklaying is an art form that is not always given the respect it deserves.
It’s unfortunate that the novice homesteader will often make the assumption that bricklaying is easy.
Bricklaying is the laying and the joining of bricks, building blocks and stone to build a vast array of masonry structures.
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.
Bricklaying is a highly skilled trade that can take many years to truly master.
As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
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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