Steps for carrying out brick masonry

• As far as possible use bricks which are well burnt, free from cracks and organic matter, free from lime.

• The bricks must be soaked in water for at least 6 to 8 hours before laying.

• Clean the underlying subsurface of any deleterious matter completely. Preferably lay 75mm thick PCC 1:4:8 layer before laying the first course of bricks

• Lay the mortar layer not more than 10mm thick over the base.

• Place bricks over the mortar maintaining joints of not less than 10mm and gently tapping them into the mortar.

• Maintain line and level of the course using a levelling rod or any other suitable method.

• Fill these joints with mortar completely

• Follow the subsequent courses in a similar manner ensuring to cut the joint in each course. The joints are cut by staggering one joint over the other.

• Keep on checking the plumb of the masonry after each course to ensure the verticality of the wall.

• Rake all the joints of the brick masonry at the end of the day upto at least 10mm depth.

• Once the masonry is set ensure to cure it by sprinkling water for at least 7 days.