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Sourcing imperial bricks
Where can I source bricks in imperial sizes?
Reopening fireplace in brick chimney breast
I'm reinstating a fireplace and have taken the plaster off the chimney breast. There's an old brick arch opening that's been roughly filled in. Do I need to support the brickwork as I take out the infill or should the old brick arch be holding everything in place?
Best mortar mix for brickwork
Is 4:1 the best mortar mix for pointing brickwork?
Brick foundations and DIY work
Are all types of brick foundation DIY suitable or are many only suited to the work of a professional bricklayer or another type of professional?
Failing to tuck point brick
What can happen if you fail to tuck point brick?
What is stretcher bond?
What is a stretcher bond when it comes to bricklaying and is it suitable for a DIY job? When should it be used?
Advice for wall which corners aren't at right angle?
How can I set out a wall in a situation where the corner is NOT at right angles. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Choosing house extension bricks
My partner and I are interested in developing a detailed design for a house extension. What are some of the different types of bricks we could feature?
Header bond
Is header bond a good choice for bricklaying and when is it used?
Halving a brick cleanly
Is there a trick to creating a clean break when halving bricks?
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