Bricklaying

Most people will assume that all bricks are frost resistant. After all, they’re exposed to the elements and in the UK, we can have quite a bit of frost throughout the winter. But there are different types of bricks with different properties and characteristics. These bricks will also have different uses, so some might not […]

One of the most important parts of building any sort of structure is to ensure you have the right base or foundations. Building a wall, a garage, internal block walls or a house is not just about putting one brick on top of the other. There’s more to the process because those blocks and bricks

There are many different types of bricks that are used in various stages of construction. These include, facing bricks, common bricks, DPC bricks and engineering bricks. The engineering brick is quite common in construction. It has a different look and design from facing bricks, but this is because they are designed for different uses. Engineering

Mixing good mortar is an important job in construction. For bricks and blocks to bond correctly, the right blend of ingredients is needed. If one part of the mix is incorrect, then it simply will not do its job. This could mean it is too thick, or too wet, and that will result in a

There are not many roles on a construction site that would be considered easy. A lot of the roles are physically demanding. Some spend hours lifting while others might spend time digging, climbing scaffolds, and cleaning. All these roles can be hard work. Bricklaying is a pivotal role on a construction site, and bricklayers are