Masonry

Masonry

Construction practice that uses materials such as brick, concrete block, stone, and tile that are set in morta.

Industry: Construction

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vee joint

Construction; Masonry

A matched joint in the shape of a vee.

polish

Construction; Masonry

A mechanical method creating a glossy smooth finish on stone. Generally marbles and granites can be polished to expose the full grain and color of the piece.

herringbone pattern

Construction; Masonry

A pattern of setting in which the units in a wall are laid aslant, instead of flat, with the direction of incline reversing in alternate courses, forming a zigzag effect. In floors of paving, the ...

bricklayer

Construction; Masonry

A person who lays bricks. The trade of bricklaying is a manual skill that has been acquired traditionally by serving a period of apprenticeship until qualified.