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Brickies sand is a type of sand used by bricklayers and blocklayers to make mortar.  Brickies sand is also referred to as either Yellow Brickies Sand or White Brickies sand. Each serve a different purpose and can influence the overall colour of the mortar itself.  Brickies sand is used in bricklaying, blocklaying and masonry most bricklaying businesses  in Sydney will have their own preferred supplier where they purchase brickies sand. 

Cement is a material used by bricklayers and blocklayers when making mortar. Cement is a key material in bricklaying mortar. Mortar is the mixture used to bind masonry to one another. A bed of mortar is laid underneath and in between each brick or block. Mortar is made using a mixture of sand, cement and hydrated lime. Cement is used in bricklaying, blocklaying and masonry. Bricklaying businesses will have their preferred supplier where they will purchase the cement and other materials for your project in Sydney. 

Corefill is a bricklaying and blocklaying term used in the construction industry, it refers to filling the cores of blockwork with concrete mix for added structural support, particularly for filling the hollow cores of concrete besser blocks. A Corefilled blockwall provides better structural support, fire resistance, thermal and acoustic insulation and stability. 

Course is a term used within the bricklaying industry which refers to the line of brickwork being laid. If a wall is being constructed and is 1m in length, the bricks laid on the first row are call the first course, the bricks laid on-top of the first row are call the second course and so on.

Double skin refers to a type of brick construction where two layers of bricks or blocks are laid. 

Mortar is the mixture used to bind masonry to one another such as bricks or blocks. A bed of mortar is laid underneath and in-between each brick or block. Mortar is primarily made using a mixture of sand, cement and hydrated lime. Mortar is used in bricklaying, blocklaying and masonry construction. 

Refers to a type of brick construction where only a single layer of bricks or blocks is laid. A single skin wall will be less energy efficient than a double skin brick wall. Refers to only one layer of brickwork being constructed.

Refers to when a bricklayer needs to cut a brick to complete a type of bond or to fit the measurements of the wall. 

Face bricks are any bricks that will be seen internally or externally and are exposed to the elements. Face Bricks are used in brick feature walls or the external brick walls of your home. The bricks when manufactured are done so knowing they will be seen and exposed to the elements. Face bricks come in a range of sizes, designs, colours and textures. Depending on which brick you choose will dictate the price, some like anything are more expensive and others can be cheaper. 

A barrier installed in brickwork to redirect water away from vulnerable areas, preventing water infiltration and damage. 

The pattern arrangement in which bricks are laid, such as Stretcher bond, English bond, Flemish bond, or Stack bond. When requesting a quote from a bricklaying business you can request the specific type of bond you would like used on your next bricklaying, blocklaying and masonry project. 

A handheld tool used by bricklayers for spreading and shaping mortar during bricklaying. There are many tools used by bricklayers within the bricklaying, blocklaying and masonry industry, if you would like to learn more about different bricklaying tools don't forget to follow us on our socials.