In Germany bricklaying is considered to be one of the traditional trades.
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.
Bricklaying is a highly skilled trade that can take many years to truly master.
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.
Bricklaying is an art form that is not always given the respect it deserves.
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.
In the UK a bricklaying labourer may earn up to £16,000 a year.
It’s unfortunate that the novice homesteader will often make the assumption that bricklaying is easy.
The main reason for DIY bricklaying is to save on costs.
The art to bricklaying is to use bricks with clean faces and to plumb and level in a straight line from end to end.