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Repurposing old bricks
Is it ok to repurpose old bricks from an outhouse to make a garden wall? Will a bricklayer be happy to use them?
Stone work -extention
I have an extention to build in stone. A random bond with 3 or 4 different size pieces. How much should I pay per m2
cost of hiring a repointing specialist in Glasgow
What does a repointing specialist charge in Glasgow and the surrounding area? What are their hourly and daily rates?
Advice for hiring a bricklayer
I’m thinking of hiring a bricklayer to remove the existing wall at the front of my garden and replace it with a new one. What sort of qualifications or experience should a bricklayer have before I hire one? Also, would they be able to arrange waste removal or would I likely need to hire a skip company separately for getting rid of the old wall? Any building regulations/planning permission rules to consider for any of this? Thanks!
Gap in plaster brick work exposed. Black with damp
I have a gap in the plaster at the bottom of my interior living room wall. The bricks are black with damp. I need to treat them re mortar or plaster, I think. What tradesman would do this?
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?
Replacing concrete fence posts near brick wall
The start of the run of a garden fence starts just a foot alongside my brick wall If I replace the list should I have a membrane between the wall and the post so that the postcrete doesn’t bind with the wall below ground ?
Can bricklayers build a house?
Can you hire bricklayers to build a house or are other construction workers needed too? What sort of qualifications are needed to undertake this work?
advice on how to fix a leaking chimney DIY
Water is leaking through my chimney. I would like to fix it by myself. What tools will I need and how can I make the work as safe as possible?
Best companies for sun-dried clay bricks
What companies do you suggest I look at if I want to purchase sun-dried clay bricks?
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