Hi! I dont suppose anybody can advise on how to fix this issue? My patio door was recently fitted which the area was previously a window and...
Hi all The BBQ project is progressing with the main structure built. I am now building the chimney bit which involves laying a course of cut down...
Hi All, As part of my brick BBQ, I need to construct the chimney which needs to slope in front, back and both sides. I was originally going to...
Hi All, Firstly thanks @Hausfix for your help on my other thread. In order to avoid an obstacle on the base and get the height required, it...
hey there I am looking for advice on becoming a well paid bricky, I'm 26 and I'm attending a NPA in bricklaying (SCQF level 5) 5 days a week...
I have received a few of quotes from bricklayers to (re)build the wall to the back yard of the house which fell over in the storm last week. The...
I'm doing an English bond wall and I need to have 45° Angles in it at 2 points, how would I do that please?
We are currently getting a 2 storey extension built to the rear of our house. We were told to vacate the property after 1 week, so we have not...
Hello, can anyone advise I’ve noticed a large crack above the doorframe when wallpaper has been removed I’m sure this doesn’t have a lintel,...
Hi folks, I'm in the middle of fitting my ridge tiles and the weather has decided to take a turn for the worse and I'm never going to get this...
Hi all, We recently had our porch replaced, and have been left with a much bigger drop than expected which is not in itself an issue but we do...
Good evening all, I hope you are keeping well in the current climate. I need to replace an old wooden frame and some associated brickwork front...
Hi, I’ve just been asked to price a job up in an industrial unit which consists mostly of 190 mm solid blocks. I was just wondering if anyone has...
I was advised that the mortar on my garden wall was lime mortar so I have began pointing it with a mortar mix of natural hydraulic lime, sand &...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hi Have a small job to fix the end of a small stone wall (about 1 foot high). Attached pics show it best. As...
Hi, I have a breeze block out building that has a very substantial crack along the back wall. Big enough at points that you can actually see...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] BUILDER'S ADVICE NEEDED URGENTLY. New front wall. Straight run, nothing complicated. No guidelines or lasers used. Wide and...
I’ve recently left the army and I’m starting a college course in bricklaying hoping to get took on as an apprentice after. Only problem is my...
Hi. I am wanting to build a traditional victorian style wall similar to the following using flemish bond. My question is does anyone know how to...
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