Bricklaying, Blockwork & Mortar

279 topics in this forum

1. Bricklayer Wiltshire

   By WWilts, June 13, 2021
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   • WWilts
   • June 13, 2021

2. Bricklaying Prices

   By nod, June 10, 2021
   • 24 replies
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   • Faz
   • June 12, 2021

3. Long garden wall with no piers

   By newbuild, June 11, 2021
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   • Brickie
   • June 12, 2021

4. Ad mixes, 5 litre can or 1 litre concentrate?

   By epsilonGreedy, June 6, 2021
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   • DragsterDriver
   • June 6, 2021

5. Casting window cills on-site. 1 2

   By epsilonGreedy, May 9, 2021
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   • markc
   • May 26, 2021

6. Do you recognise this brick type?

   By Internet Know How, April 8, 2021   

   • bricks
   • housedesgin
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     • housedesgin
     • house building
     • house build experience
     • materials
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     • building supplies
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   • Scoobyrex
   • May 25, 2021

7. Mortar calculator

   By Irish Rover, May 1, 2021
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   • SteamyTea
   • May 18, 2021

8. How do you fancy this new house 1 2

   By recoveringbuilder, February 17, 2021
   • 26 replies
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   • MikeSharp01
   • May 10, 2021

9. builder in west yorkshire

   By gravelrash, April 25, 2021
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   • gravelrash
   • April 26, 2021

10. Why is outer leaf of blockwork left lower in rising walls?

    By New build new, April 15, 2021
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    • Dex44
    • April 20, 2021

11. Basalt Wall Ties

    By Johnny Jekyll, March 28, 2021
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    • Johnny Jekyll
    • March 28, 2021

12. Premix Tub Mortar

    By nod, March 21, 2021
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    • Brickie
    • March 22, 2021

13. Gap in brickwork

    By tmcb1234, March 21, 2021
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    • tonyshouse
    • March 21, 2021

14. Bricklaying prices

    By nod, March 15, 2021
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    • nod
    • March 16, 2021

15. Lime pointing advice.

    By Coops, March 4, 2021
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    • Coops
    • March 4, 2021

16. Any ideas on how to sort this mess out

    By Jcorn, February 17, 2021
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    • Mr Punter
    • February 17, 2021

17. What to use to fill gaps between bricks in fireplace (and other uses)?

    By Oxbow16, February 3, 2021
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    • Oxbow16
    • February 3, 2021

18. Block work costings for self build

    By Thorntree, January 30, 2021
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    • nod
    • January 30, 2021

19. Hi all - how to quantify blocks for single and double leaf block construction?

    By Irish Rover, January 26, 2021   

    • blocks
    • blockwork
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      • blockwork
      • quantity surveyor
      • help
    • 4 replies
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    • Irish Rover
    • January 27, 2021

20. Different ways to lay bricks over a 45 degree angle - pros and cons

    By Adsibob, January 24, 2021   

    • bricklaying
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    • Mr Punter
    • January 24, 2021

21. Anyone know what type of blocks these are?

    By Gus Potter, January 22, 2021
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    • Gus Potter
    • January 23, 2021

22. Brick slips and mortar

    By Edward, January 10, 2021
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    • nod
    • January 10, 2021

23. Alternative to plinth bricks?

    By Hilldes, December 23, 2020
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    • Temp
    • December 24, 2020

24. How deep should the top of the footings be below ground level?

    By brickierob1, December 22, 2020
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    • Temp
    • December 22, 2020

25. Mixing mortar

    By Vijay, December 7, 2020
    • 14 replies
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    • Gus Potter
    • December 13, 2020