Laying Foundation Brickwork
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What happens here
The video shows the house's exterior where new courses of light-colored bricks have been laid along the base of the wall. This brickwork extends downwards from the existing foundation, covering the area previously exposed by concrete removal. The process involves spreading an even bed of mortar, carefully placing each brick, ensuring it is level and plumb, and then applying mortar to the vertical joints. The goal is to seamlessly integrate the new brickwork with the old, providing a stable and aesthetically consistent base for the house.
Goal: Extend the existing house foundation brickwork to cover exposed areas.
Tools and materials
- Brick Carrier — Safely moving multiple bricks at once
- Brick Jointer/Striker — Finishing mortar joints for a neat appearance
- Level — Ensuring bricks are laid flat and plumb
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from mortar and brick chips
- Safety Gloves — Protecting hands during bricklaying
- Trowel — Applying and spreading mortar
- Bricks — Constructing the wall extension
- Prepared Mortar — Bonding the bricks together