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24 August 2010
08 August 2010
spreading version 2
Watching a professional bricklayer at work is an impressive sight. The mortar practically flies off the trowel and always seems to end up in perfect position to accept the next brick
Spreading mortar is an acquired skill that takes years of practice to perfect, but a beginner can easily learn the basic techniques
Load the trowel with mortar then position the trowel a few inches above the starting point.
In one motion, begin turning your wrist over and quickly move the trowel across the surface to spread mortar consistently.
'Furrow' the mortar by dragging the point of the trowel through the centre in a slight back-and-forth motion. Furrowing helps distribute the mortar evenly.
Note: The Americans call spreading mortar, 'throwing' and bedding a brick is called 'setting'
Image and text from: Black & Decker (1997)
Masonry Essentials pg 60
Masonry Essentials pg 60
Load the trowel with mortar then position the trowel a few inches above the starting point.
In one motion, begin turning your wrist over and quickly move the trowel across the surface to spread mortar consistently.
'Furrow' the mortar by dragging the point of the trowel through the centre in a slight back-and-forth motion. Furrowing helps distribute the mortar evenly.
Note: The Americans call spreading mortar, 'throwing' and bedding a brick is called 'setting'
03 August 2010
Welcome
This Unit is about basic bricklaying skills and includes the following:Identification of different brick bonds
Purpose of Bonding
02 May 2010
Buttering a Brick
'Buttering' is a term used to describe the process of applying mortar to a brick or block before adding it to the structure being built.
For bricks, apply a heavy layer of mortar to one end, then cut off the excess with a trowel. For concrete blocks (inset), apply a mortar line on each of the flanges at one end
For bricks, apply a heavy layer of mortar to one end, then cut off the excess with a trowel. For concrete blocks (inset), apply a mortar line on each of the flanges at one end
Image and text from: Masonry Essentials (1997) by Black & Decker pg 62
01 May 2010
Spreading Mortar
Watching a professional bricklayer at work is an impressive sight. The mortar practically flies off the trowel and always seems to end up in perfect position to accept the next brick
Spreading mortar is an acquired skill that takes years of practice to perfect, but a beginner can easily learn the basic techniques
Load the trowel with mortar then position the trowel a few inches above the starting point.
In one motion, begin turning your wrist over and quickly move the trowel across the surface to spread mortar consistently.
'Furrow' the mortar by dragging the point of the trowel through the centre in a slight back-and-forth motion. Furrowing helps distribute the mortar evenly.
Note: The Americans call spreading mortar, 'throwing' it and bedding a brick is called 'setting'
Image and text from: Masonry Essentials (1997) by Black & Decker pg 60
Load the trowel with mortar then position the trowel a few inches above the starting point.
In one motion, begin turning your wrist over and quickly move the trowel across the surface to spread mortar consistently.
'Furrow' the mortar by dragging the point of the trowel through the centre in a slight back-and-forth motion. Furrowing helps distribute the mortar evenly.
Note: The Americans call spreading mortar, 'throwing' it and bedding a brick is called 'setting'
11 April 2010
Laying to a line
Scoop up a sausage shape of mortar and shape it to roughly the size of the trowel blade. Slide the trowel underneath the mortar and transfer it to the top course of bricks
21 March 2010
Brick Bonds from NLN
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