Bricklaying is the laying and the joining of bricks, building blocks and stone to build a vast array of masonry structures.

Bricklaying is a highly skilled trade that can take many years to truly master.

It’s unfortunate that the novice homesteader will often make the assumption that bricklaying is easy.

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: 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.

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

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

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

When learning the art of bricklaying it’s advisable to keeping checking and adjusting.