Bricklaying, Blockwork & Mortar

260 topics in this forum

1. A very rookie question about bricklaying. How do I get into the trade?

   By BricksP, October 22, 2019
   • 13 replies
   • 4.6k views
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   • Brickie
   • October 26, 2019

2. Supporting brickwork above canopy

   By eandg, September 24, 2019
   • 9 replies
   • 1.9k views
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   • Ferdinand
   • September 25, 2019

3. Filling in blocks around windows

   By gravelld, September 13, 2019
   • 3 replies
   • 1.5k views
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   • gravelld
   • September 13, 2019

4. rendering, Timber cladding

   By GrantMcscott, September 12, 2019
   • 2 replies
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   • Tin Soldier
   • September 12, 2019

5. Fibolites 3.7 N for inner garage wall.

   By epsilonGreedy, June 25, 2019
   • 7 replies
   • 2.1k views
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   • epsilonGreedy
   • July 6, 2019

6. Best block to receive parge coat

   By Oz07, June 30, 2019
   • 7 replies
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   • Declan52
   • June 30, 2019

7. Replacing an entire course of bricks

   By Student, June 19, 2019
   • 15 replies
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   • Student
   • June 20, 2019

8. Blockwork Wall Cost 1 2

   By ultramods, June 11, 2019
   • 39 replies
   • 32.9k views
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   • Mr Punter
   • June 13, 2019

9. Where to buy?

   By eandg, May 14, 2019
   • 13 replies
   • 2.8k views
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   • joe90
   • May 16, 2019

10. Mortar on damp course

    By Gem321, April 25, 2019
    • 4 replies
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    • Brickie
    • April 26, 2019

11. Step crack possible subsidence

    By Mark123, April 13, 2019
    • 2 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • Jeremy Harris
    • April 13, 2019

12. Repointing tool - gimmick?

    By Jenni, April 1, 2019
    • 6 replies
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    • Jenni
    • April 1, 2019

13. Site work

    By Phitz, January 22, 2019   

    • building site
    • bricklayer mortar
    • 9 replies
    • 4.4k views
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • January 22, 2019

14. BRADSTONE Advice

    By Our_Valleys_build, January 17, 2019   

    • stonework
    • bradstone
    • (and 3 more)

      Tagged with:

      • stonework
      • bradstone
      • outerskin
      • prices
      • suppliers
    • 2 replies
    • 2.4k views
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    • Our_Valleys_build
    • January 18, 2019

15. Going rate for labour in Glasgow area

    By eandg, January 15, 2019
    • 6 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • nod
    • January 16, 2019

16. anyone know a Bricklayer ...MK area ...urgent job to complete ?

    By Ed_MK, September 26, 2018
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    • Onoff
    • November 22, 2018

17. Do you know the name of this brick bond?

    By leaven, October 17, 2018
    • 3 replies
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    • Mr Punter
    • October 17, 2018

18. Coursing maths for airbrick positions.

    By epsilonGreedy, August 29, 2018
    • 15 replies
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    • epsilonGreedy
    • August 29, 2018

19. Are all grey engineering bricks created equal?

    By epsilonGreedy, August 29, 2018
    • 5 replies
    • 2k views
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    • Jeremy Harris
    • August 29, 2018

20. WTF.....

    By Lavis, June 6, 2018
    • 9 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • Brickie
    • June 7, 2018

21. Missing Bricklayer 1 2

    By Ed_MK, May 6, 2018   

    • bricklayer
    • bricks
    • 25 replies
    • 5.8k views
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    • SteamyTea
    • June 4, 2018

22. Template for scaffold tie points.

    By epsilonGreedy, April 23, 2018
    • 16 replies
    • 4k views
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    • Temp
    • April 25, 2018

23. Ballpark cost for single skin reclaimed bricks

    By divorcingjack, January 31, 2018
    • 11 replies
    • 4k views
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    • ToughButterCup
    • April 4, 2018

24. Guide to Cement, 51 Pages.

    By epsilonGreedy, March 19, 2018   

    • cement
    • cement use
    • (and 8 more)

      Tagged with:

      • cement
      • cement use
      • cement useage
      • guidance on cement
      • cement guidance
      • how much cement
      • builders guide to cement
      • blue circle
      • cement mix
      • cement mixes
    • 5 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • Ferdinand
    • March 20, 2018

25. Brick/Mortar Adhesion, low tech explanation needed. 1 2

    By epsilonGreedy, March 15, 2018
    • 27 replies
    • 10.7k views
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    • Hecateh
    • March 19, 2018