Izzy The Bricky explores old-school bricklaying with guests
Posted: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Izzy The Bricky is joined by two old-school bricklayers Andy Pali and Ash Mahoney to share their thoughts on the current state of the trade, how it has changed and what it was like in previous years. Having been on the tools since 1978, Andy notes that the training back then was different compared to the present. "More was taught. We were taught everything. A positive is the addition of health and safety. However, that has killed the fun on-site." He also believes that "most" skills and principles of bricklaying have been lost. "Houses nowadays are just square boxes, arches are premade. It's all been lost unless you're working in heritage." Bricklaying has taken Andy all over the work including Europe, the US, and Australia. "I had great experiences travelling and working. It was the best years of my life." Second-generation bricklayer, Ash has been a brickie his whole life. "My earliest memories with the trowel are from the age of six. I always watched and admired my dad." For him, the biggest changes he's seen in the current teaching compared to when he was learning are the absence of corners and arches training from the curriculum. He does agree that overall, the trade is changing for the better. "With all the new equipment coming out, it's making life easier. The only thing which I am a little bit disheartened about is how money is earned on easily on social media, a lot of people don't want to work physically hard." Listen to the podcast here.
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