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Added for You - More on Bricklaying for the DIY Enthusiast
There are probably as many ideas on how to make money selling crafts as there are different crafts! Craft fairs and shows - locally, regionally or nationally - other local events, deals with local stores and now more and more the internet - either through your own site, various co-operative ventures or auction sites like ebay.But just because there are lots of options and outlets, doesn't mean it's easy to do. Nor does it mean it's easy to find accurate information - especially for those who are perhaps hobbyists who want to turn their passion into a full-time occupation - whether that's in a store environment or a business where they can make money from home.There are also the many questions which
None of these figures allow for wastage or breakage, so it is a good idea to add a few extra bricks to the order to make certain that you do not run short. Normally around 10% extra should be sufficient.
The next question you will need to answer is how much mortar will I need? Once again the ‘rule of thumb’ answer is 25kg of dry mortar mix to 25 bricks. For smaller DIY BRICKLAYING jobs, dry ready mixed mortar can be bought in 25kg bags.
This will not be economic for the larger project. It will be more economic to bulk buy sand and mortar. Most bricklayers will mix sand and cement in a ? cubic metre cement mixer. Here we move into the realms of BRICKLAYING folklore. The rule of thu
Customer relationship management (CRM) is one of the most effective tools for improving customer relationships and therefore increasing revenue, customer satisfaction, and customer retention. Unfortunately, some CRM strategies fail. This leaves CRM vendors and their customers baffled, but there a few common reasons why a CRM strategy will fail.1. Too much focus on the CRM vendor and technology. Some companies get too caught up in having the best possible CRM strategy out there. Some companies want entire call-centers, On-Demand CRM, Web-based, and Blackberry devices which allow their IT people to enter customer information wirelessly. While these technologies are extremely helpful, too much emphasis on th
It will be obvious that before you can start any project, you will need to work out the quantity of materials that will be required. It is important that you make an accurate assessment of the materials required for your project.
In the first instance, you will need to ‘cost’ the job. Whether you are undertaking a DIY BRICKLAYING project or employing someone else to lay the bricks, it is important to have an accurate idea of the costs that you are likely to incur. If you want the project to run smoothly, you will also need to order the materials in advance. (See my article on PLANNING A DIY PROJECT).
If you over estimate and order more materials than required, it is unlikely your merchant will take any surplus off your hands. If they do, it is likely to cost you a restocking fee. Then you have the issue of disposal or storage of the surplus materials. What do you do with a hundred spare bricks or blocks?
On the other hand, if you do not order enough materials, you will be subject to the whims of your merchant or supplier which could result in long, costly delays. This can be a major headache especially if your materials are not held in stock or were a special order. The advantages of bulk purchasing are also likely to be lost. The most problematic issue will be of color matching. Bricks from a different ‘batch’ form the kiln will vary in color. This can be really striking when the wall is completed and you stand back to look. It can totally ruin the visual effect of good workmanship and quality materials if supposedly ‘matching’ bricks do not match. It can all be very frustrating!
So, how much material do you need, and what materials do you need?
Clearly, you will know how tall and how long a wall is, but how many bricks will be needed is another thing. What about the mortar between the bricks - you will need to estimate this too?
As bricks are mainly made from clay, they are not a precise artefact. Sizes will vary slightly depending on the amount of moisture in the clay or the amount of time the brick has spent in the kiln.
For ease of calculation the nominal size of a brick is 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm.
The mortar joint is nominally 10mm thick both horizontally and vertically. This makes the nominal size of a brick for calculation purposes 225mm x 102.5mm x 75mm (9” x 4” x 3”).
The long face of the brick is called the ‘stretcher’ and the end of the brick is the ‘header’.
In order to calculate the number of bricks required per meter, first find out the area of brickwork. Then decide on the ‘bond’ of the brickwork. The most common bond for standard brick walls is ‘stretcher’ bond. As a guide you should allow 60 bricks per square meter for the building of a single skin wall. This is known as a half brick wall. For a two skin cavity wall, you will need 120 bricks per square meter. Obvious isn’t it?
If you intend constructing a one brick thick solid wall, again you should allow for 120 bricks per square meter.
None of these figures allow for wastage or breakage, so it is a good idea to add a few extra bricks to the order to make certain that you do not run short. Normally around 10% extra should be sufficient.
The next question you will need to answer is how much mortar will I need? Once again the ‘rule of thumb’ answer is 25kg of dry mortar mix to 25 bricks. For smaller DIY BRICKLAYING jobs, dry ready mixed mortar can be bought in 25kg bags.
This will not be economic for the larger project. It will be more economic to bulk buy sand and mortar. Most bricklayers will mix sand and cement in a ? cubic metre cement mixer. Here we move into the realms of BRICKLAYING folklore. The rule of thum
When you are shopping for office copier paper, it makes sense to look for a great deal, even buying in volume if the savings are good enough. But if you get taken in by consumer attitude in some areas of business, then you risk getting buried by more prudent businesses.Can you imagine a corporate attorney advertising guaranteed lowest prices? That would not instill confidence in their professionalism. Fortunately for them, few if any would risk demeaning their trade by offering such absurdity.Most trades, even though a lot of them should be, are not so well shielded from the folly that unjustly reflects on all others in their profession. There are those who market to businesses and treat them like
If you over estimate and order more materials than required, it is unlikely your merchant will take any surplus off your hands. If they do, it is likely to cost you a restocking fee. Then you have the issue of disposal or storage of the surplus materials. What do you do with a hundred spare bricks or blocks?
On the other hand, if you do not order enough materials, you will be subject to the whims of your merchant or supplier which could result in long, costly delays. This can be a major headache especially if your materials are not held in stock or were a special order. The advantages of bulk purchasing are also likely to be lost. The most problematic issue will be of color matching. Bricks from a different ‘batch’ form the kiln will vary in color. This can be really striking when the wall is completed and you stand back to look. It can totally ruin the visual effect of good workmanship and quality materials if supposedly ‘matching’ bricks do not match. It can all be very frustrating!
So, how much material do you need, and what materials do you need?
Clearly, you will know how tall and how long a wall is, but how many bricks will be needed is another thing. What about the mortar between the bricks - you will need to estimate this too?
As bricks are mainly made from clay, they are not a precise artefact. Sizes will vary slightly depending on the amount of moisture in the clay or the amount of time the brick has spent in the kiln.
For ease of calculation the nominal size of a brick is 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm.
The mortar joint is nominally 10mm thick both horizontally and vertically. This makes the nominal size of a brick for calculation purposes 225mm x 102.5mm x 75mm (9” x 4” x 3”).
The long face of the brick is called the ‘stretcher’ and the end of the brick is the ‘header’.
In order to calculate the number of bricks required per meter, first find out the area of brickwork. Then decide on the ‘bond’ of the brickwork. The most common bond for standard brick walls is ‘stretcher’ bond. As a guide you should allow 60 bricks per square meter for the building of a single skin wall. This is known as a half brick wall. For a two skin cavity wall, you will need 120 bricks per square meter. Obvious isn’t it?
If you intend constructing a one brick thick solid wall, again you should allow for 120 bricks per square meter.
None of these figures allow for wastage or breakage, so it is a good idea to add a few extra bricks to the order to make certain that you do not run short. Normally around 10% extra should be sufficient.
The next question you will need to answer is how much mortar will I need? Once again the ‘rule of thumb’ answer is 25kg of dry mortar mix to 25 bricks. For smaller DIY BRICKLAYING jobs, dry ready mixed mortar can be bought in 25kg bags.
This will not be economic for the larger project. It will be more economic to bulk buy sand and mortar. Most bricklayers will mix sand and cement in a ? cubic metre cement mixer. Here we move into the realms of BRICKLAYING folklore. The rule of thu
Okay, you've put custom blinds up all over the house and now you want to put them up in the kitchen. First off you have to realize that the kitchen is a totally different situation than the rest of the house. You generally want a lot of light in the kitchen so you will want to use custom blinds that do not keep the light out and help you make use of natural sunlight by allowing it in. You may also want to consider going with wide blinds as opposed to narrow ones.Another way the kitchen differs from the rest of the house is traffic. The kitchen is probably the most heavily used area in your home and therefore needs almost constant cleaning. When thinking of custom blinds for your kitchen you should bear th
So, how much material do you need, and what materials do you need?
Clearly, you will know how tall and how long a wall is, but how many bricks will be needed is another thing. What about the mortar between the bricks - you will need to estimate this too?
As bricks are mainly made from clay, they are not a precise artefact. Sizes will vary slightly depending on the amount of moisture in the clay or the amount of time the brick has spent in the kiln.
For ease of calculation the nominal size of a brick is 215mm x 102.5mm x 65mm.
The mortar joint is nominally 10mm thick both horizontally and vertically. This makes the nominal size of a brick for calculation purposes 225mm x 102.5mm x 75mm (9” x 4” x 3”).
The long face of the brick is called the ‘stretcher’ and the end of the brick is the ‘header’.
In order to calculate the number of bricks required per meter, first find out the area of brickwork. Then decide on the ‘bond’ of the brickwork. The most common bond for standard brick walls is ‘stretcher’ bond. As a guide you should allow 60 bricks per square meter for the building of a single skin wall. This is known as a half brick wall. For a two skin cavity wall, you will need 120 bricks per square meter. Obvious isn’t it?
If you intend constructing a one brick thick solid wall, again you should allow for 120 bricks per square meter.
None of these figures allow for wastage or breakage, so it is a good idea to add a few extra bricks to the order to make certain that you do not run short. Normally around 10% extra should be sufficient.
The next question you will need to answer is how much mortar will I need? Once again the ‘rule of thumb’ answer is 25kg of dry mortar mix to 25 bricks. For smaller DIY BRICKLAYING jobs, dry ready mixed mortar can be bought in 25kg bags.
This will not be economic for the larger project. It will be more economic to bulk buy sand and mortar. Most bricklayers will mix sand and cement in a ? cubic metre cement mixer. Here we move into the realms of BRICKLAYING folklore. The rule of thu
Sure, your gym teacher in elementary school talked about stretching, but why should you do it now? You are fit. You are completely comfortable before and after your workout. So, what is it that you could possibly gain from a few simple and boring stretches?Unfortunately, this frame of mind is one that will leave you with the potential to be at risk. In fact, in some instances, athletes have reported an up to a 50 percent reduction in over-extending injuries when they do stretch as compared to those that do not stretch. It is worth the few extra minutes to make this happen.Here are a few of the things you’ll gain by stretching before and after your workout or your physical event.* Stret
The mortar joint is nominally 10mm thick both horizontally and vertically. This makes the nominal size of a brick for calculation purposes 225mm x 102.5mm x 75mm (9” x 4” x 3”).
The long face of the brick is called the ‘stretcher’ and the end of the brick is the ‘header’.
In order to calculate the number of bricks required per meter, first find out the area of brickwork. Then decide on the ‘bond’ of the brickwork. The most common bond for standard brick walls is ‘stretcher’ bond. As a guide you should allow 60 bricks per square meter for the building of a single skin wall. This is known as a half brick wall. For a two skin cavity wall, you will need 120 bricks per square meter. Obvious isn’t it?
If you intend constructing a one brick thick solid wall, again you should allow for 120 bricks per square meter.
None of these figures allow for wastage or breakage, so it is a good idea to add a few extra bricks to the order to make certain that you do not run short. Normally around 10% extra should be sufficient.
The next question you will need to answer is how much mortar will I need? Once again the ‘rule of thumb’ answer is 25kg of dry mortar mix to 25 bricks. For smaller DIY BRICKLAYING jobs, dry ready mixed mortar can be bought in 25kg bags.
This will not be economic for the larger project. It will be more economic to bulk buy sand and mortar. Most bricklayers will mix sand and cement in a ? cubic metre cement mixer. Here we move into the realms of BRICKLAYING folklore. The rule of thu
Weight loss information is often confusing and misleading. The more specific we are in discussing weight loss information the better it is for everyone. Here's an example...realistic goals. What are realistic goals? I wrote an article not to long ago that defined "realistic" as a 5-10% reduction of your total body weight. The 5-10% reduction is all the weight you need to lose to show a health benefit or improvement.But I think there is a more specific term that can be used when disseminating weight loss information, specifically dieting goals. How about Effective Goals. What are effective goals? Effective goals are:1) Specific and measurable 2) Attainable 3) Forgiving
None of these figures allow for wastage or breakage, so it is a good idea to add a few extra bricks to the order to make certain that you do not run short. Normally around 10% extra should be sufficient.
The next question you will need to answer is how much mortar will I need? Once again the ‘rule of thumb’ answer is 25kg of dry mortar mix to 25 bricks. For smaller DIY BRICKLAYING jobs, dry ready mixed mortar can be bought in 25kg bags.
This will not be economic for the larger project. It will be more economic to bulk buy sand and mortar. Most bricklayers will mix sand and cement in a ? cubic metre cement mixer. Here we move into the realms of BRICKLAYING folklore. The rule of thumb is a ‘? bag mix’. This is half a 25kg bag of cement to 30 ‘shovels’ of sand. This approximates to a 1:5 mortar mix.
In fact, to lay say 1000 bricks (= 16.5 square meters) as a single skin wall, approximately .3 cubic metres of mortar will be needed. You can either use the ‘rule of thumb’ or calculate your quantities on the above basis.
For solid block work as a single skin wall, use 10 blocks per squared meter for your calculations. The blocks nominally measure 450mm x 215mm x 102.5mm. You will need 25Kg of dry mortar mix per 5 blocks.
Remember All calculations and quantities given here are approximate and the information supplied should be used for a guide only.
When working on a building site, a good bricklayer’s labourer is highly regarded, as the perfect mortar mix is important for good bricklaying. It is important that the ‘mix’ is just the right consistency. For 2.5 KG of dry mortar mix about 2.5 litres of water will be required. Water should be added first in sufficient quality to allow it to be absorbed by the mix, then it should be added little by little until the mix has a consistency of butter. This should allow it to slip easily from the shovel but firm enough for the sides not to collapse when a hollow is made in the centre of the mix.
Do not allow mortar to hang around unused for too long. Mortar should generally be used within two hours of mixing, so only mix sufficient to be used within that time.
If the mortar does ‘go off’ – do not ‘knock’ the mix back. The best thing to do is dump the mortar and mix up a fresh batch.
You can find out more about DIY BRICKLAYING in our next article ‘MORE ABOUT DIY BRICKLAYING II’
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