Rene is a 3rd generation bricklayer. He enjoys working outside, the variety of the job, and the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. Masonry includes: stone mason, brick layer, and block layer. Masonry builds a community! Rene suggests giving masonry an honest 6-month try. Watch more of his advice in his talk.
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