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Brick Mason
Brick masons build
walls, arches, fireplaces, chimneys, partitions, and other structures. They
commonly work
with bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles, stone, and prefabricated
panels. A Brick Mason must be able to use these materials with hand tools and
be able to mix the correct mortar to hold it all together. No one wants a
leaning wall or a crooked fireplace so its important that a brick mason be able
to construct straight and level structures. Blueprints and
plumb rules are used during the layout of a project to make sure there
are no mistakes. In order to read blueprints and construct the projects
accurately a mason needs to know geometry and both SI (International System [of
units]) and Imperial units. Accuracy is very important in this profession so a
mason who does not have these skills will not make it very far. To begin a
technical training program in this field you will need at least a GED or High
School diploma. To be a Certified Brick Mason you have to complete a technical
training program and an apprenticeship. Most Brick Masons make between
$11 and $30 an hour (in 2000) and work for a contractor.
Image courtesy of the
Brick Industry Association |
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Image courtesy of the
Brick Industry Association
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Image courtesy of the
Brick Industry Association |
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