Brick Technical Manual

A practical guide to avoiding the most common brickwork and blockwork defects found on building sites. Each problem is paired with clear, photo based advice on how to do it right.

NHBC

An accessible introduction to bricklaying that assumes no prior knowledge. It walks the complete beginner through tools, bonds, and the fundamental techniques of the trade.

William Frost

A self teaching course in practical bricklaying covering tools, bonding, arches, and everyday site work. A comprehensive primer for learning the craft on your own.

Fred T. Hodgson

A thorough treatise on bricklaying, brickcutting, and setting, written by a City and Guilds examiner. With over two hundred illustrations, it covers bonding and gauged work in detail.

H. W. Richards

A definitive practical textbook for students and tradespeople working in brick and stone. With around six hundred illustrations, it covers the design and execution of masonry structures in depth.

Charles F. and George A. Mitchell