We are currently at the first floor brickwork stage of our new house. We chose 'rolled' bricks with a flush cement finish. This cement finish was demonstated to us on site by the brick layers & we were very happy with it. The demonstration corner is shown below.
Then the bricklayers got to work & have nearly completed the ground floor. In the main, they have done a good job, but some parts we think are shocking. Below I have pasted a few of the worst bits.
This mortar is certainly not flush ! It even has a hole at the top.
The mortar underneath this brick is incredibly thin. The mortar above therefore has to be very thick. All because the brick is just not in line.
Bit of a mess around the gas point exit.
I just wanted to see what other people thought of the brickwork quality. We think it's shocking & have written a very stern letter to the builders with the photo's.