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Raft brick foundation
What is a raft brick foundation and when might it be used?
Best mortar mix for brickwork
Is 4:1 the best mortar mix for pointing brickwork?
How to lay a frogged brick?
What way up does a frogged brick need to be laid?
Halving a brick cleanly
Is there a trick to creating a clean break when halving bricks?
How often should patio pointing be redone?
I’m wondering how long professional patio pointing should last in normal weather conditions before it needs redoing. Had ours done just a few years back and it looks like it needs doing again? This normal? If so, I might just switch over to using decking
Cost to build a wall
What would I expect to pay for a wall 6ft wide and 7ft high please? And is it the same price to used reclaimed bricks as want it to tie in to an old brick shed so it looks like its always been there. It wont be structual just part of the backdrop of my patio area.
How do you mix mortar for bricklaying
What do I need to know when mixing a mortar for bricklaying? What will I need in terms of the tools and supplies and what is the correct ratio of materials for creating a mortar? Anything else I’d need to consider?
Tumbled brick
Hey. I've been looking at different brick types and brick finishes. I'd just like to know what exactly is tumbled brick? Thanks!
ox with some kind of reinforcement bar?
i am cutting a hole in a brick wall to put in a through the wall mailbox. The wall supports a brick pillar holding an iron gate. The pillar will not be able to support the weight of the gate once disconnected from the support of the wall. Is there a way to tie the pillar to the wall over the top of the new mailbox with some sort of reinforcement bar?
3rd class brick vs the alternatives
What is a third class brick and how does it differ from a 1st or 2nd class brick?
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