Building a blockwork corner

Building a blockwork corner internal and external

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[acidwarp514]

no line no level? what kind of bond is that? i would get fired for that bond or for not using a level or line.

[StevesBricks]

@acidwarp514 Not sure why you would get fired for using half bond, the most common brick/block bond there is, and if you could show me how to use a line while building a corner i would gladly share with you the massive profits I would make with that technique (Usually you need at least two corners to string a line to).

[MrMason345]

@StevesBricks If you start your corner with a 11-5/8'' cut the bond does work out .It's called "common bond". You are right about using a level. 1st level 2nd plumb 3rd straight edge.

[StevesBricks]

@MrMason345 Just so we don't have any problems here the bond I am using for the blockwork is half bond also known in the UK as stretcher bond. There are only two true bonds in masonry half & quarter bond. Quarter bond has many variations flemish, english etc. In the UK "common bond" is not a recognised bond I am afraid. We also do not use feet and inches in Europe so the piece I am cutting to pick up the bond out of the corner is 100mm.

[planetyouranus22]

If you've already plumbed the lower courses, you can use these to "eye in" the upper courses on top of them, it saves time, and time's money, as well you know. Especially as it's a block/block, wall, one side rendered, the other side plastered

[StevesBricks]

Guys don't "eye" in anything this is bad practice and a professional bricklayer should not do it. You build 2 corners, checking gauge and upright, then use corner blocks and line & pins to run in the straight run from corner to corner. There is no need to "eye" in anything. That's rough and not possible no matter how long you have been a bricklayer. It will not make you quicker just give you the nickname "rough".

[Luckytrowel12]

Very good, but how did you reach 9 courses high?. I can only get about 7....Suppose being a short arse doesnt help? ey?

[Luckytrowel12]

@StevesBricks

Couldnt agree more Steve.

[Luckytrowel12]

@acidwarp514

Thats "Half Bond". Lol.

[john38261]

On a blockwork corner i would go full block to full block then on the next course three quarter to quarter no waste and quicker.

[GW8941]

SOUNDS LIKE SUNDAY GRANDSTAND ....

[oxcasual16]

full joints will help prevent thermal resistence? what a load of toilet! mortar has no u value what so ever! i have no doubt your a a good trowel but thats rubbish! thin blocks system is the only way forward!

[leemassey1]

@benny5825 duno wot u call them but i use the term bastard cuts. To keep the bond oviously, the cut is the width of a block 100mm x2 plus 2 10mm perp joints equal 220mm half of a 440mm block

[benny5825]

Why do you use the small cuts of blockwork in the courses,what are they called, they look the size of a brick?

[benny5825]

Why do you use the small cuts of blockwork in the courses,what are they called?

[baz178]

just got my nvq level 3 in bricklaying steve at leeds college of building