04 Masonry and Concrete Masonry Units

Question 1

The underside of a brick or other masonry unit, or the layer of mortar in which a masonry is laid.

Answer 1

Bed

Question 2

A continuous, usually horizontal range of bricks, tiles, or shingles, as in a wall or roof.

Answer 2

Course

Question 3

The last masonry unit laid in a course.

Answer 3

Closer

Question 4

An arrangement of masonry units to provide strength, stability, and in some cases beauty through a setting pattern by lapping over one another or by connecting with metal ties.

Answer 4

Bond

Question 5

A continuous vertical section of a masonry wall one unit in thickness.

Answer 5

Wythe

Question 6

Something that forms the back or provides support, strength or protection form the back, as the inner wythe or wythes of a masonry wall.

Answer 6

Backing

Question 7

An ornamental or protective layer, as the outer wythe of a masonry wall.

Answer 7

Facing

Question 8

An exterior angle of a masonry wall, one of the stones or bricks forming such an angle, usually differentiated from adjoining surfaces by material, texture, color, size, or projection.

Answer 8

Quoin

Question 9

Any substance other than cement, water, or aggregate added to a concrete or mortar mix to alter its properties or those of the hardened product. Also called additives.

Answer 9

Admixture