Masonry

Masonry

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

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collar joint

Construction; Masonry

1. The joint between a roof rafter and a collar beam. 2. The vertical joint between masonry withes.

weep holes

Construction; Masonry

1.)Holes in the lower section of retaining walls to allow water to pass through the wall. 2.)Raked vertical joints in the outer skin of cavity walls, just above the DPC to allow water to exit the ...

concrete masonry units

Construction; Masonry

A block or brick cast of portland cement and suitable aggregate, with or without admixtures and intended for lying up with other units as in normal stone masonry construction.

flemish bond

Construction; Masonry

A bond in which each course consists of headers and strechers laid alternatively; each header is centered with respect to the stretcher above and the strecher below it.

american bond

Construction; Masonry

A bond in which every fifth or sixth course consists of headers, the other course being stretchers. Widely used because such brick work can be laid quickly.

common-bond

Construction; Masonry

A bond in which every fifth or sixth course consists of headers, the other course being stretchers. Widely used because such brick work can be laid quickly.