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

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

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.

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

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 a job in which is always in demand. You should never have any problems finding work no matter where in the world you are.

The art to bricklaying is to use bricks with clean faces and to plumb and level in a straight line from end to end.

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.