This tutorial will help you building your first wall and understand the basic principals of bricklaying. Make sure you have all the necessary tools at your work site. First of all place some mortar on your spot board. Then take your trowel and roll the mortar onto the trowel. This makes it easier to spread the […]
I’m going to give you some information and helpful tips about bricklaying finishing touches to the brickwork when you are finishing building your brick wall. Basically on any bricklaying or any building that you’re doing you need to make sure that all your perp’s and bed joints are full. This ensures a good and solid […]
Before we start building our wall in 10 quick steps, make sure you’ve got a sturdy foundation like an existing concrete floor or foundation and all the necessary building tools. Building – Step 1 First we measure the dimensions of the work we’re going to be building. Measure the length and width of the shed that you’ve […]
Top 10 reasons why to become a Bricklayer There are many reasons why you should think about a career in the bricklaying industry. Take a look at the top 10 reasons why you should become a bricklayer: Reason 1: Working outdoors! Forget about being trapped in an office and being stuck with people getting sick […]
Meet Bricklaying Robot SAM 100 Have a look at the at a new bricklaying robot called SAM. It’s amazing what robotics can do and how they can make the live of bricklayers easier! SAM stands for Semi Automated Mason and it’s been developed by Construction Robotics, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation Small Business […]