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Bricklaying Jobs

The trowel is like an extension of the bricklayers arm and rarely put down whilst bricklaying.

It is not unusual for a number of bricklaying gangs to work on different sections of a building job.

Bricklaying is an art form that is not always given the respect it deserves.

The standard of bricklaying must be sound as it is literally the foundation on which everything else is built.

As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.

In the UK a bricklaying labourer may earn up to £16,000 a year.

The main reason for DIY bricklaying is to save on costs.

Bricklaying is very important to the appearance of a house. This is because up to 70% of the house can be viewed as brickwork by the critical eye.

In bricklaying a large strong steel trowel is used for spreading mortar and chopping bricks to shape.

In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.

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