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Document Bricklayer Overview

Bricklayers build and repair walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures. They work with materials such as brick, natural stone, manufactured stone, tiles, precast masonry panels, glass blocks, concrete blocks, light-weight insulated panels, other masonry units, insulation and membranes. They erect, install, maintain, repair and alter various masonry. The structures vary in complexity from a simple masonry walkway to an ornate exterior on a multi level building.

Bricklayers work on industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings. They may specialize in sto... Complete Description

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  • Rebuilds masonry work.
  • Lays masonry units to build fireplaces and chimneys.
  • Performs routine work practices.
  • Builds and installs prefabricated masonry units.
  • Installs corrosion resistant materials for corrosion resistant applications.
  • Builds non-loadbearing masonry walls.
  • Installs ornamental and sculptured masonry.
  • Cleans and seals masonry surfaces.
  • Uses scaffolding.
  • Installs stone veneer.

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  • plugging chisel
  • C- clamps
  • pointed chisel
  • toothed chisel
  • straight chisel
  • brushes
  • brick tongs
  • brick set chisel
  • tuck pointer chisel
  • flat chisel
  • caulking tool
  • chisels
  • adjustable wrench
  • pitching chisel
  • boltcutter
  • grout bag
  • curry comb
  • caulking gun
  • brooms
  • splitting chisel

Text treeTerminology

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  • wythe
  • lintel
  • cavity wall
  • NBC
  • Dutchman repair
  • brick veneer
  • corbel
  • course
  • pier
  • curtain wall
  • expansion joint
  • template
  • stone veneer
  • bond beam
  • veneer wall
  • joint, to
  • accelerator
  • corner block
  • alumina
  • flashing

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General Wage

  • Average - $27.10
  • Minimum - $18.60
  • Maximum - $34.00

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