As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
It’s unfortunate that the novice homesteader will often make the assumption that bricklaying is easy.
The standard of bricklaying must be sound as it is literally the foundation on which everything else is built.
In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.
In its own right, bricklaying is a separate trade from paving, drainage and ground works.
In the UK a bricklaying labourer may earn up to £16,000 a year.
A good indication of quality bricklaying is to look at the outside of a completed wall and check the verticality of the perps.
It is not unusual for a number of bricklaying gangs to work on different sections of a building job.
If working in the construction industry, bricklaying is looked upon as an essential skill to have.
Bricklaying is a highly skilled trade that can take many years to truly master.
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
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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