Masonry technology "One and a half bricks"

The walls of various buildings are often laid out in one and a half bricks. If we are talking about the construction of a two-story erection, then here such a laying scheme is the optimal solution, which is used by most experienced craftsmen. Anyone can cope with such construction work, the main thing is to follow the instructions and use good materials. Today we will take a closer look at the difference between brickwork of one and a half bricks, how to cope with it on our own.

Brick is one of the most popular and widespread materials with many positive performance characteristics. That is why brick buildings are found with enviable regularity on every street. They can be built not only by an experienced team of craftsmen, but also by the owners of the acquired site. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the instructions and the scheme for laying bricks. If everything is done correctly, the result will not make you disappointed.

There are many simple brick laying schemes. One or another option is chosen in accordance with the immediate purpose of the future construction and the skill of the owners. Many users turn to the method of laying one and a half bricks. If you adhere to the indicated scheme, brick walls will turn out to be very strong and durable. However, experts advise turning to this masonry in the event that you are not very limited in the volume of building materials, and also plan to build a house in such an area where increased strength is a necessity.

If you do not pursue the goal of building a real "bastion", then you can turn to another (simpler) way of laying brick blocks. As with other brickwork options, the first row plays a very important role in this situation. It must be laid in accordance with all the rules. It is on this fact that the quality of the entire structure as a whole will depend.

Also, do not forget about the quality of the laid corner bases, since it is they who will subsequently serve as the basis for the construction of walls. When laying one and a half bricks, you should act very carefully and deliberately. Do not make mistakes and disregard the geometry of materials. As a result, this can lead to the production of an unstable and short-lived wall structure, which may have to be redone.

A wall, a basement and any other structure can be made using 1.5 brick masonry without the involvement of professionals. Of course, the result will largely depend on the quality of the work performed. It is necessary to rely on step-by-step instructions to achieve the desired result. Let's get acquainted with all the stages of such work on the example of making a wall of 1.5 bricks.

As with any other construction work, the manufacture of a brick structure according to the above scheme involves a number of preparatory steps. You will need to buy high-quality building materials and prepare a suitable binder solution for it. In addition, you will definitely need to purchase a number of tools and accessories:

• trowel (otherwise it is called a trowel);
• hammer;
• jointing;
• mop;
• plumb line;
• level;
• square;

• cord;
• ordering;
• roulette;
• rule;
• pendulum.

Before proceeding to installation, you will need to familiarize yourself with a number of nuances (consider them using the example of building walls):

• the thickness of the specified masonry usually reaches 380 mm (this parameter is the sum of the parameter of the width of one part, the width of the element joining it and the thickness of the seam);
• you will need to pay special attention to the correct layout of each corner and bandaging of the rows;
• for a sufficiently good bandaging of 1.5 bricks, it is required to use full-length, half-length, and three-quarter products;
• you will first need to mark the placement of 1 row (of course, after choosing the laying technology).

Usually, masters turn to these types of dressings:

• single row (or chain);
• multi-row.

Single-row dressing is recognized as simple. With it, the butt and spoon rows are alternated on the outside of the planned base (if it is a wall). In this case, large quantities of non-full-sized bricks will be needed.

Multi-row dressing is done like this:

• the starting row is laid out with a "spoon-poke";
• the second is the opposite;
• 3,4,5,6 rows are laid out with spoons with a bunch of seams in a half-brick.

Angles are the basis for building brick structures such as walls. Even small flaws in the layout here can lead to a serious violation of the geometry. Because of this, the bearing capacity of the structure can be significantly reduced.

This is required so that it becomes possible to set orders and it would be possible to stretch a special cord between them. It will help keep track of the evenness of the rows during the laying process. The technology of laying out 1.5 bricks is complicated when compared with the technique of 1 block. This is due to the fact that in the first case, it will be necessary to use building materials of various formats (this means fours, three-quarters and half).

First, you need to waterproof the foundation by laying sheets of roofing material on it. After that, using the building level in the corners of the future construction, masonry is made in several rows. Angular orders will then be attached to them using special brackets. You will need to stretch a special lace along the orders. It is advised to place it every 5 m. If the value of the length between the constructed corners is more significant, then in order to avoid stretching the lace, a beacon made of bricks is placed in the middle. After that, it is possible to move on to arranging brick rows.

Using a trowel, lay out the prepared masonry composition. The distance from the edge of the wall should be about 20 mm. If the seam begins to fill entirely, then no more than 10-15 mm. The thickness of the layer should be kept within the range of 25-30 mm. Based on the consistency of the solution, seams of 10-12 mm will be obtained.

There are three types of masonry in 1.5 bricks. Let's get to know them.

• We will press. This method of laying bricks is recommended if you are working with a solid binder. In this case, the seams are completely poured, their joining is carried out. The remains of the mortar are pushed to the vertical of the previously delivered block with a trowel. Then they put the next brick, which must be pressed against the trowel. The trowel must be pulled out sharply. At the same time, the laid out part is upset.
• Inspired. This method is relevant when working with a plastic composition. At the same time, the brick is slightly tilted, the laid mortar is touched with one facet, it is moved to the previously fixed part and upset.
• Insertion with undercut. This technology differs from the above only in that the binder must be laid at a small distance from the edge of the wall. The solution protruding beyond the joints is then removed with a trowel.

A 1.5 block layout can be done with insulation. It is simply attached to a load-bearing wall base with further plastering.

Take advantage of expert advice and guidance.

• If you doubt your abilities, experts recommend entrusting the laying of corners, walls (as well as areas at the intersection of walls) and details such as pillars to bricklayers with extensive experience, since these elements of brick structures are usually extremely important components of the entire structure as a whole.
• A load-bearing wall with a fixed insulation can be finished with a variety of coatings. As a rough design, plaster can be used, then completed with brick cladding or a ventilated facade.
• When preparing a binder solution, it should be remembered that the more cement it contains, the less plastic it will turn out. If you are afraid to prepare the mixture yourself, then it is better to buy a ready-made product with consistent proportions. It will only be necessary to add water to it.
• If the brickwork of 1.5 blocks will be finished with a plaster mixture in the future, then there is no need to do jointing in it. This procedure is not needed even if further you want to supplement the resulting layout with facing bricks.
• Use a building level at each stage of construction work. Do not forget that all rows and bases should be as even and correct as possible.

The "one and a half bricks" masonry is shown in the video below.