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Originally Posted by BK001
And since we are on the topic of concrete (are we really?) ... I have always admired really good brick work -- with particular attention to the pointing. Many years ago I attempted a DIY project to repair my brick patio. BIG MISTAKE. First of all, what is that stuff in-between the bricks? You got your cement, you got your concrete, mortar, stucco, gypsum, grout, plaster, etc. etc. ad nauseum. Ask anyone to clearly define the difference in these products. HAH. Regardless, the instructions are usually the same with slight variations "Just add water or Just add water and sand, and mix". Simple,
Yet working with this stuff for a neophyte is the same as telling someone who has never cooked that in order to make great artisan bread, just mix water and flour, knead and bake.
So much for the digression into what was once nothing but total frustration.
This page has pictures of what I consider good and bad brick work:
MyWay
How I admire skilled bricklayers (and bread makers for that matter).
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And that's the beauty of NOTHING - the topic can go anywhere about anything. Regarding concrete or brick laying, etc, I understand it is an art or a talent or a gift - one of those things. Regardless, it's not easy, takes a lot of patience, and there's definitely a method to what I would call madness due to my lack of overall patience. My husband recently helped a friend lay a new sidewalk in front of his house. He was quite amazed at the process and thankful his friend was skilled at it.
Btw, about your link and the pictures - I'm quite sure at least half of the NOTHINGs on here are not even going to notice the bad brick work in that last photo. Is that you, BK? You did say it was many years ago - lol