Bricks

Bricks

Referring to any block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or burning in a kiln, and their use in building, paving, etc

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precast concrete

Building materials; Bricks

Any concrete member that is cast in forms at a place other than its final position use.

retaining wall

Building materials; Bricks

A wall that is constructed to hold soil in place.

portland cement

Building materials; Bricks

A number of types of cement with unique characteristics manufactured from limestone and mixed with shale, clay, or marl.

mastic

Building materials; Bricks

A protective coating (as for thermal insulation or waterproofing) used as cement and (as for setting tile) comes as a pasty material.

pavers

Building materials; Bricks

Bricks in numerous sizes and shapes that are used in constructing sidewalks, patios, and driveways.

masonry

Building materials; Bricks

A wall that is made up of stone, brick, concrete, hollow-tile, concrete block, or other types of building materials or units normally bonded together with mortar.

mortise

Building materials; Bricks

A part of a joint that is made by cutting into a board, plank, or timber, usually edgewise, to receive the tenon (or tongue) of another board, plank, or timber to form the mortise and tenon joint.