Bricklaying

Tools of the bricklaying trade, plans and drawings, measuring with guaging rods, using levels and plumbs, different materials, different types of blocks/bricks. Mixing mortars, laying bricks to lines, laying mortar boards, corners, wall ties, lintels, pointing, different bonds - Stretcher, English, Flemish, garden wall bonds, double skinned walls, cavity walls used in extensions, damp proof courses, archways, building a barbeque, curved walls, coping finishes. Full business advice on starting up your own business i.e. health and safety, environmental issues, public liability insurance, CSCS cards, customer service, measuring up a job, pricing a job in detail, quotation sheets, suppliers, trade accounts,