Brick masonry how to make it right

Such a process as bricklaying by one's own hands is a very real and feasible task for an ordinary person. The main thing is to observe a number of rules and instructions.

First, the brickwork is not carried out in a chaotic manner, the entire laying process takes place according to strict rules and algorithms. One of the main and main conditions for bricklaying is the execution of dressing seams, that is, every brick from the overlying row must overlap the vertical seam between the underlying bricks. Such a laying of bricks Hands in the end allows you to get not only a solid construction, but evenly, throughout the volume to distribute the load on the bricks. In addition, many experts note that this arrangement of bricks in the masonry allows more rational and optimal use of building materials.

In addition to the rules of masonry, there are also techniques for laying bricks. And how skillfully you own them, in many respects will depend on the speed of laying and the quality of work.

Let us recall the basic techniques of masonry.

When carrying out masonry, you should pay attention to three main stages. First, it is the process of spreading the mortar and laying the brick directly on it. It should be remembered that each subsequent brick is not placed next to the previous one, but at a certain distance. The optimal figure is a quarter of the length of the brick. In this case, the laying speed and the laying trajectory should ensure that the bottom part (bottom bed) of the brick part of the solution is squeezed out. With this laying, a maximum and uniform distribution of the solution beneath the surface of the brick is ensured. The second stage of laying is the piping of the brick to the place of its laying. In this case, the brick laid at a distance, as described in the first stage, without taking it from the solution, leads to the previous brick in the row. With this movement, the stump side of the laid bricks must collect part of the solution, which must fill the vertical seam. And the third last stage of laying is to remove the excess solution and install the brick in place. At this stage, the brick is upset by tapping the handle of the trowel along the top brick bed. Surplus solutions are removed by trowel along the edges of the wall.

Now consider the process of laying. So, brick masonry with their own hands begins, as a rule, from the corner. At the same time, 3-4 first bricks are laid, which must fulfill the role of so-called lighthouses. After that, at a distance of 2-3 millimeters on the outside of the wall pulls the cord (it is advisable to check its level on the horizontal plane, especially if you are laying a brick for the first time). The first row is laid slowly, and carefully and periodically checking the installation of bricks on the level, as well as controlling the laying process on the cord. Then there are two options for laying: the first is laying 2-4 rows on one side and moving to the next wall and the corner, in the second case, you can immediately lay out 1-2 rows all around the perimeter and after checking the level of stacking accuracy, the further laying further in height. To say exactly which styling technology is more perfect or convenient is definitely not possible. But for those who are not a professional builder, it is recommended to use the second option at the initial stage.

Talking about how to lay brickwork with their own hands, one can not but touch upon the question of laying corners of bricks. At this stage, the beginning builder is best to practice beforehand without a solution, just lay bricks on the corners of the row for two, this will allow you to remember the location of the bricks and not make mistakes. It is important to remember that all corners and rows in them must also be tied with each other in the same way as the bricks in the neighboring rows of the wall. Therefore, sometimes for the laying of corners are used half of the bricks in order to give the series such an arrangement, in which it will tie the bottom.

After the laying of bricks is completed, the joints are grooved (if further plastering of the surface is expected, this operation can be skipped). There are several options for embroidering: vpadustovku, undercut, embroidered convex, embroidered.

And finally I would like to draw your attention to one of the most popular processes of brick laying "Bavarian brickwork". This masonry refers to the decorative elements of the design of buildings. Often such Bavarian brickwork is expressed in the facing of the walls from the outside with a special brick of 2-4 colors, which gives the building a unique and unique appearance.