We are located in Vinita Oklahoma. We lay bricks in all of eastern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. We employ x number of brick and stone masons. We are insured and our work is guaranteed.  Our office is located in downtown Vinita at 105 South Wilson Street. Our office phone number is (918) 256-2366.  You can also contact us at email address: cheryl@freemansmasonryllc.com.

Training, Qualifications and Advancement

Most bricklayers and stonemasons pick up their skills informally, observing and learning from experienced workers. Many others receive training in vocational education schools. However, the best way to learn these skills is through an apprenticeship program, which generally provides the most thorough training.

Individuals who learn the trade on the job usually start as helpers, laborers, or mason tenders. These workers carry materials, move scaffolds, and mix mortar. When the opportunity arises, they learn from experienced craft workers how to spread mortar, lay brick and block, or set stone. As they gain experience, they make the transition to full-fledged craft workers. The learning period on the job normally lasts longer than an apprenticeship program.

Apprenticeships for bricklayers and stonemasons are usually sponsored by local contractors. The apprenticeship program requires 3 years of on-the-job training, in addition to a minimum 144 hours of classroom instruction each year in subjects such as blueprint reading, mathematics, layout work, and sketching. Apprentices often start by working with laborers, carrying materials, mixing mortar, and building scaffolds. This period generally lasts about a month and familiarizes the apprentice with job routines and materials. Next, they learn to lay, align, and join brick and block. Apprentices also learn to work with stone and concrete, which enables them to be certified to work with more than one masonry material.