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.
It is not unusual for a number of bricklaying gangs to work on different sections of a building job.
A good indication of quality bricklaying is to look at the outside of a completed wall and check the verticality of the perps.
In its own right, bricklaying is a separate trade from paving, drainage and ground works.
If working in the construction industry, bricklaying is looked upon as an essential skill to have.
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 the UK a bricklaying labourer may earn up to £16,000 a year.
When learning the art of bricklaying it’s advisable to keeping checking and adjusting.
As well as being physically demanding, bricklaying involves long periods of standing and lifting of heavy materials.
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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