Subjects / Masonry and bricklaying

Best books to learn Masonry and bricklaying, in order

Masonry is unforgiving once the mortar sets, so the reading arc runs from mixing mortar and laying a level, plumb course to reading bonds and building corners before you attempt an arch or a chimney. Getting the fundamentals of coursing and joints right early means your first wall stands true, because you can't easily undo a bad course later.

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