Stringline for Bricklaying: What Matters on the Job?

Bricklayers do not need a complicated buying hierarchy for stringline. They need a line that is easy to see, handles well and gives a clear physical reference between the points they have set.

Choose the line you can see

Backgrounds change from brick and block to timber profiles, scaffolding and ground. Grettz stringline is available in high-visibility colours so you can choose the contrast that works best in the conditions rather than treating one colour as the winner everywhere.

Braided construction

Grettz stringline uses an 8-strand braided construction designed for consistent handling and everyday site use. Keep the line clear of rough edges where practical and replace damaged line rather than trusting a frayed section as a reference.

Set the reference before trusting the line

A stringline only connects the points you give it. Check profiles, corners and gauge independently before laying to the line.

Where a laser helps

A laser can help transfer datums or establish repeatable heights between profiles. It does not replace the physical bed-joint reference that makes stringline so useful.

The bottom line

For bricklaying, focus on visibility, handling and a properly established reference. Colour is a site-condition choice, not a league table.

Read next

See Laser Levels for Bricklaying and Blockwork for how stringline, rotary lasers and line lasers fit together.