Bricklaying
* The ultimate guide to bricklaying for beginner through professional\ * Step-by-step instructions throughout\ * Techniques and trade skills: damp-proof courses, cavity brickwork, block-laying, arches, windows, fireplaces and more\ * Complete projects for brick kitchens, outdoor barbeques, steps, and spiral design\ * All measurements featured in metric and imperial (U.S.) standards
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BRICKWORKING FROM “A-Z” . . .FOR NOVICES TO EXPERIENCED PROSWhether you’re a homeowner wanting to do your own repairs, a trade apprentice seeking to sharpen your skills, or a veteran craftsman or contractor with years of experience, you’ll turn to this complete guide to bricklaying again and again. There is no more comprehensive or up-to-date reference available on the subject. Written by a pro with over 25 years in the field, Bricklaying features:* Over 560 technical drawings and diagrams illustrating technique and clear text that guides you every step of the way * Skill-building projects with start-to-finish instructions* Electricity and plumbing integration in brick construction* Solutions and preventive methods for high-wind concerns in cavity brickwork* Table for calculating how many bricks are needed for a job* Brick design for handicapped* Engineering properties* Essential topics such as damp-proofing, repairing and carcking mortor, window and door cutting, cleaning brick, and much moreAn insider’s guide to every facet of the world of brickwork.PETER CARTWRIGHT of Queensland, Australia, completed a two-year apprenticeship program in 1975 that required residential, high-rise, ornamental, arch and church, and commercial construction mastery. He earned the title Apprentice of the Year in 1975 and upon completion of the program began his own business which continues to this day.
AcknowledgmentsPt. IBrickwork - The Basics1Introduction2Introductory Skills3Setting Out the Job4Scaffolding5Cavity Brickwork6Full Brickwork7Miscellaneous Applications8Damp Proof Courses9BlocklayingPt. IIBrickwork - Advanced Construction10Introduction to Advanced Construction11Arches12Bay Windows13Setting up Profiles14Suspended Slab15Fireplace Construction16Repairing and ReplacingPt. IIIBrickwork - Special Effects and Projects17Construction of a Brick Kitchen18Bars19Barbecues20Construction of Combined Brick Letterbox and Planterbox21Honeycomb Brickwork22Glass Bricks23Brick Steps24Using a Trammel25Bricking in a Round Window26Bullseye Arch27Spiral Piers28Inverted Arch29Construction of Wood-Fuel Hot-Water System in Brick30Brick Compost Bin Construction31Spiral Arch Waterfall32Mandala (Spiritual Circle)Pt. IVBrickwork - Tips and Tricks33Finishing Off34Quoting and Calculating the Number of Bricks in a Construction35Contracting for a Living36Employing Staff37Eliminating Waste of Time38Cleaning Brick - and Blockwork39Experiments40Further Reading41CalculationsApp. ATable of Brick SizesApp. BBrick GaugeGlossaryIndex
