Bricklaying is an art form that is not always given the respect it deserves.

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

It is not unusual for a number of bricklaying gangs to work on different sections of a building job.

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

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

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.

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

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 true craft and art form. It is also one of the oldest trades throughout the world.