Guide to Professional Bricklaying in Brisbane Techniques
In this article we will discuss some Professional Bricklaying in Brisbane techniques that will help you get an idea on how to tackle any bricklaying job you may want, as an avid handyman. Getting the mortar right: The sand should have a bit of clay in its consistency for body in the mortar Clean sand, without any foreign matter, helps the finished quality of your joints. To get the best consistency out of your mortar follow the instructions on the cement bag for best ratios. I.e. how many shovels of sand per cement. (Where possible use measuring equipment, like buckets). Using the trowel: Before you use the trowel get familiar and comfortable with holding the tool properly A right-handed bricklayer should position their feet with the right foot slightly forward of the left, feet slightly apart to assume a well balanced position. Reverse this for left-handed bricklayers. The best way to apply the mortar to your