What is a Plumb Line

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Fri 1st February 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Brick LayingConstructionTools

A plumb line is used in checking that a brick wall is vertical.

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The plumb line is usually tied round and notched into a board which is then placed on the top course. The end of the plumb line hangs down the wall - gravity gives you a vertical line downwards. This gives you a perpendicular guide while you’re constructing a wall.

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