How to build a simple brick wall in easy steps

Building a small brick wall at home is relatively easy if you have the tools, the right materials and a little inside knowledge so you are aware of how to get it right. If you think you are up to the challenge follow our straightforward guide, it tells you everything you need to know. Materials and equipment needed Concrete (already mixed) Mortar (mixed) Bricks Shovel Bucket Plastic sheeting Old wooden board Trowel Spirit level String and pegs Hammer and chisel Let’s begin! Start by digging a trench for the foundations, this should be about 300mm deep and 300mm wide for a small wall. Once you have the trench dug mix the concrete in the mixer, when it’s ready pour into the trench and pat it down firmly, then leave to dry with the plastic sheet over the mix. Leave for around three days to allow the concrete to form a hard base. Once the foundation is hard get the mortar ready. You can mix this on the old piece of board using the spade to mix the mortar with water. Once it’s smooth you are ready to start laying your first brick. Spread a layer of mortar across the centre of the foundations, apply mortar to one end of the brick and place it on the mortar with the hollow side facing upwards, It’s a good idea to use the string and pegs as a guideline at this stage, mark out a line across the base of the foundations. Continue adding bricks until you have you first layer in place. Build up layers of bricks to the required height staggering joins as you go along. Use half bricks to fill end gaps where necessary and check mortar levels are uniform as you go along, just tap the top of the bricks down with the end of your trowel. Carry on until you get to the top of your wall, at this point use a layer of bricks with the hollow facing down and you have finished the wall. Leave to dry.

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