Construction Tips - Build A Brick Wall

A brick wall is a wonderful addition to your garden or can be a simple means to create privacy in a yard

. While being appealing they are also very easy to maintain when complete as they wont develop the cracks and fissures that cement block walls might. Bricks are supposed to be laid against an already existing wall, so if you plan to make a brick wall it should not be too high. People often hire pricey contractors to make even the smallest brick walks for their homes, but utilising this guide will get rid of the need for doing that and provide a fun home project for do-it-yourselfers.

There are many different styles that that can be used to build a brick wall. The most common of which is the running bond or the manner where each new row of bricks starts in the center of the row before. There are also the herring bone, diagonal herringbone, basket weave, and half basket weave. For the purposes of these directions, the style being described will be the Jack on Jack, where the blocks are placed directly on top of each other.

Required tools and Materials

The materials needed for building a brick wall include the following:

Cement

Bricks (the number of bricks required depends upon the length and the width of the wall)

Measuring tape

Shovel

Trowel

Leveling tool

Chalk

Directions

Step one:

Measure out the proportions of the wall you want to make, length and height.

Step two:

Make the concrete foundation for the wall. This will ensure that the wall is flat once it is finished. Mix the concrete as per the instructions on the bag and lay it out along the area that will be used as the foundation of the wall. It is okay if the width of the base is uneven as you will be able to cover it with earth once the wall is complete. Allow the concrete to dry completely which will take at least 24 hours.

Step three:

Once the concrete is dry, mark the length of the wall using chalk and a straight edge such as a piece of wood. This will be used as the guide to lay the first layer of bricks.

Step four:

Start constructing the wall from the left most side. Apply a generous new layer of wet cement on top of the now dry wall base using the trowel. Disperse the cement using an even back and forth gesture.

Set down the first layer of bricks, going from left to right without allowing any space between them. Subsequent layers will have a joint or space between each brick that is filled with cement.

Step five:

With the leveling tool ensure that the first layer is as level as possible. The cement will allow for some amount of movement for mislaid bricks. Uneven bricks can be pressed to allow for evenness across the length of the wall. Remove the spare cement that is pressed through the sides using the trowel and use it for the next brick to be laid.

Step six:

Repeat steps four and five until the height of the wall you are constructing is achieved.

Tips and Warnings

Check with your local building bureau before constructing a brick wall. Many laws will tolerate small ones (under 3 feet high) without it being required to file for licences.

Keep the bricks you will be using in a wheel barrow to your right. This way they are within arms reach and can be easily moved as you move down the length of the wall.

by: sadie.backhurst

POST COMMENT

Golf Tips From The Pros Will Help Your Practice Time Tips on selecting Right Diamond 12 Tips For Easy Quickly Weight Loss Tips To Choose The Perfect Diamond Stud Earrings Helpful Tips For Hiring Contractors 3 Useful Tips For Putting Your Affiliate Commissions On Steroids Useful Tips About Aspergers Syndrome Tips To Apprehend More Concerning Aspergers Walking Tips for Instant Weight Loss Spyware Tips- Free Interrelated Knowledge Base For Spyware Removal Greatest Tips Ever To Discuss Your Salary Seduction Tips How to Lower High Blood Sugar Levels? - 5 Free Tips Here