Bricklaying for a first timer.?

Question

i have a garden next to my carport that i have cleared of all shrubery, weeds and whatever else was in there because i want to convert it to a sitting area. its about 1.5m x 3m.

i want to lay bricks in some kind of design but do not know what to do next. obviously i've taken the first step by clearing the area but do not know where to go from there...

please give me ideas as any help would be greatly appreciated! i've been procrastinating for months now and i've finally got the motivation to get it done...by this weekend!!!

Answer 1

first get everything level, then buy some sand. put an inch or so of sand in area where you want to do this, wet the sand lightly. place bricks flat in a pattern, save some of the dry sand. pour some of the sand in the middle of your pattern. sweep the sand over the top of the bricks, it will fill in the cracks. use your imagination........

Answer 2

if you can make the area Length n width multiplres  of the bricks you are to lay(saves cutting) and over that area allow about 1/2 in either way to ensure they fit neatly.

next decide where you want the fall --drainage --usually about 1/2 in over 3ft

lay down two pipes --1in dia to the grade you want and fill the area with sand .

get a board and screed the sand across the pipes.Pull out the pipes and fill the small line voids they left behind

Lay your bricks and if necessary you can hammer the bricks into place with a small block of wood on bricks and a hammer to hit the wood with.this will drop the bricks about 1/4 in .So, make sure you set pipes up 1/4 in higher if the final level is critical

Answer 3

The web site below shows only 4 patterns that are possible, as well as a bit of "how to".

If you want more ideas, go to Lowe's, Home Depot or your local lumber yard where you can get more ideas.

Have fun!

Answer 4

Perhaps this site will help you.Home Depot/Lowes carry these products.

Good Luck

Answer 5

Yupp I agree.