Bricklaying is the laying and the joining of bricks, building blocks and stone to build a vast array of masonry structures.
Bricklaying is a true craft and art form. It is also one of the oldest trades throughout the world.
As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
A good indication of quality bricklaying is to look at the outside of a completed wall and check the verticality of the perps.
A Bricklaying worker can progress to technician level and then after to construction management.
Bricklaying is a highly skilled trade that can take many years to truly master.
Bricklaying is a job in which is always in demand. You should never have any problems finding work no matter where in the world you are.
The main reason for DIY bricklaying is to save on costs.
It’s unfortunate that the novice homesteader will often make the assumption that bricklaying is easy.
The trowel is like an extension of the bricklayers arm and rarely put down whilst bricklaying.