For the walls to  be strong and take the load it is essential to arrange the Bricks or Blocks properly maintaining suitable joint thickness. Let see the right method of building with bricks or blocks. Before using Bricks or Blocks in masonry construction they should be soak in water for minimum one hour or at least they should be sprayed water till the Brick or Block seized to absorb water.

For Masonry works we should use cement mortar having 1 part of cement with 6 part of sand. The Bricks should be laid  in a alternate header and stretch a pattern on full bed of mortar. In Case of Block masonry their would be only stretcher course.

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All the courses of the masonry shall be laid truly horizontal, the vertical joints shall be truly vertical and should be staggered. The joints shall be fully filled and packed with mortar having a thickness not more than  12 mm. they should be red down to a depth of at least  12 mm to form key with plaster.

While constructing Half Brick partition wall or 100 mm thick wall, it is advisable to place 6 mm diameter rebar in every 4th course within a concrete band. The Masonry wall should not be raised for more than one meter height in a day. It shall be cured well for a period of 10 days.

Summary of Methods of Building with Bricks or Blocks :

While building  walls with Bricks or Blocks, ensure the following

Brick or block should be saturated with water

Vertical Joints should be staggered

Mortar joints shall not be thick

Cure the Masonry for at least 10 days