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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

GearTrade Skills

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  • Lays masonry units to build fireplaces and chimneys.
  • Builds non-loadbearing masonry walls.
  • Installs stone cladding.
  • Builds and installs prefabricated masonry units.
  • Rebuilds masonry work.
  • Installs corrosion resistant materials for corrosion resistant applications.
  • Uses scaffolding.
  • Uses mortars, grouts and other bonding agents.
  • Organizes work.
  • Performs routine work practices.

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

Text treeTerminology

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  • course
  • concrete masonry unit
  • bond beam
  • smoke chamber
  • joint
  • mortar
  • tie
  • voussoir
  • foundation wall
  • masonry
  • chimney lining
  • Dutchman repair
  • winterizing
  • loadbearing wall
  • insulation
  • firewall
  • cavity wall
  • brick veneer
  • mortar box
  • lintel

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $25.97
  • Minimum - $16.50
  • Maximum - $34.00

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