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

A good indication of quality bricklaying is to look at the outside of a completed wall and check the verticality of the perps.

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.

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

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.

In its own right, bricklaying is a separate trade from paving, drainage and ground works.

A Bricklaying worker can progress to technician level and then after to construction management.

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.