refers to the structural construction of walls and other important features of a building through the use of mortar and bond materials
Masonry
Masonry materials such as are used in installing panels and in creating ornamental designs on a surface by laying masonry units in specific patterns
Bricks, granite, glass, concrete block, stucco, marble, stone , and travertine
Masonry units can be reinforced through the use of_____ to strengthen the structures
Steel ( rebar) units
Is used as a requirement for masonry servicing.
2003 international building code
Mason’s categorized as
Exterior masons and ordinary masons
A skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial materials such as stone or bricks
Mason
Exterior masons
These workers construct fences, walls, floors, and use different types of stones.
Ordinary masons
are set in various patterns These stones can be used as an outer surface of a wall or as a fitting of the core of a wall.
Masonry stones of varied shapes and forms
Types of Stones and Bond Patterns
Rubble
Ashlar
Random ashlar
.
Rubble
-These are decorative and rectangular, cuboid blocks of stones with square edges and smooth surface laid in parallel courses.
. Ashlar
Random Ashlar
These are made from fireclay and secured with mortar. come in thousands of combinations of shapes, types, colors, and textures.
Bricks
Bricks are also available in solid and cored forms or with indentations called?
Frogs
The different types of bricks are:
Common or building bricks
Face bricks
Fire bricks
Paving bricks
New used bricks
Common or building bricks
high-quality bricks used in construction of buildings and are available in different colors and finishes.
Face bricks
Firebricks
Paving bricks
strong, modern bricks treated to give building structures a vintage look
. New used bricks
Gravel+ sand + water+ cement =
Concrete
Sand + water + cement=
Mortar
The following are examples of bricklaying patterns:
RUNNING
ENGLISH
COMMON
DUTCH
FLEMISH
GARDEN WALL