laying bricks from the inside

Thespoofer

I'm looking for some input on any bricklayers with experience on laying/pointing bricks from the inside.

I'm looking to build an extension with block on inside and brick outside and would need to do a certain amount from the inside of the extension. They would need to be laid ' overhand ' so to speak.

I already have spoken to a couple of masons on site and they said no way but I have seen a couple of examples online with great results apparently so I'm looking for someone to think outside the box.

Thespoofer

If in the incorrect forum please move Mods, thanks.

albert kidd

if you want them done right.you'll do them from the outside..they will be far from pleasing on the eye..not to mention trying to point them.

Thespoofer

albert kidd wrote: »

if you want them done right.you'll do them from the outside..they will be far from pleasing on the eye..not to mention trying to point them.

Have you seen examples of them being done from the inside ?

albert kidd

Thespoofer wrote: »

Have you seen examples of them being done from the inside ?

yes,have done it.

Thespoofer

albert kidd wrote: »

yes,have done it.

Finally someone who has at least tried it.. how bad was it, I mean was it a total abonination or within the boundaries of acceptability ?

If you're a Mason I'm going to say two words which I know drives ye guys bananas...' Brickys Mate '. If this was used in a competent persons hand then do you think it possible to lay from the inside as it eliminates the pointing aspect of it ?

albert kidd

Thespoofer wrote: »

Finally someone who has at least tried it.. how bad was it, I mean was it a total abonination or within the boundaries of acceptability ?

If you're a Mason I'm going to say two words which I know drives ye guys bananas...' Brickys Mate '. If this was used in a competent persons hand then do you think it possible to lay from the inside as it eliminates the pointing aspect of it ?

it doesnt drive me bananas.

i can lay brick.

as for the brickys mate..try it and see:)

Thespoofer

albert kidd wrote: »

it doesnt drive me bananas.

i can lay brick.

as for the brickys mate..try it and see:)

Do you know what , I just might do that.

declan52

Its called building overhand and its done all the time. Joint bricks every three course and brush the snots of with a soft brush. Its not a big job to do it this way. Only thing is if the wall is high i.e like first floor height safer to have it scaffolded on the outside in case anything happens.

Thespoofer

declan52 wrote: »

Its called building overhand and its done all the time. Joint bricks every three course and brush the snots of with a soft brush. Its not a big job to do it this way. Only thing is if the wall is high i.e like first floor height safer to have it scaffolded on the outside in case anything happens.

Thank you very much for that answer.

Now, to find a Mason who can do it....