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.
As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
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 art to bricklaying is to use bricks with clean faces and to plumb and level in a straight line from end to end.
In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.
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.
Bricklaying is a highly skilled trade that can take many years to truly master.
The art of bricklaying is not always given the esteem it perhaps deserves. Find out why and how to go about starting your own Do It Yourself Bricklaying project. 14th December, 2006
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