I just laid 1,200 bricks in a single shift and my brain is fried

It was a big commercial job in Tacoma, and the foreman needed a long, straight wall done fast. I started at 6 AM, mixed my own mud, and just kept my head down. By 4 PM, I counted the courses and did the math. I've never hit a number like that before, and my arms feel like lead. Anyone else ever push past what they thought was their limit on a wall?

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nathan_moore129d ago

You ever stop to think maybe the foreman was pushing for speed over quality? That's a crazy number for one day, and I've seen walls built that fast start to bow after a few months. It's cool to hit a personal record, but a wall that isn't right will just cause headaches later. Gotta find a balance or you'll pay for it.

the_reese9d ago

Honestly, that pace sounds like a great way to wreck your body for next week. Speed is one thing, but a wall that long done that fast has to have some issues with plumb and level. Seen too many guys chase a number and then have to tear it out later.