Brick

Question 1

How many types of brick are offered in your market?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

what is it meant by the term finger spacing?

Answer 2

3/4”-1” gap in-between brick wall and structure that is used for water drainages

Question 3

How many standard brick are needed to cover the face of a block?

Answer 3

7

Question 4

How many standard brick are needed to cover q square foot?

Answer 4

6 1/2 - 7

Question 5

what is it meant by brick-to-grade?

Answer 5

brick that comes down to the grade of the house- No exposed foundation

Question 6

what is a head joint?

Answer 6

Vertical mortar joint

Question 7

Bed joint?

Answer 7

horizontal mortar joint

Question 8

what are brick/wall ties and how often should they be used?

Answer 8

metal strap that is 24” OC vertical and horizontal

Question 9

Describe a soldier course

Answer 9

brick pattern that is usually over openings. the brick is in an upward vertical position.

Question 10

should you ever have below grade brick?

Answer 10

yes, 4” block below grade

Question 11

List the areas that the brick mason must install flashing

Answer 11

1. Above and below openings

2. base of wall

Question 12

Draw a diagram of below window flashing installed by mason

Answer 12

question 10 on brick quiz

Question 13

what is a mortar net?

Answer 13

stops mortar from dropping in finger joints and weep holes

Question 14

What E/S measures must be taken by mason?

Answer 14

Mortar must be cleaned from site at wash out