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Masonry

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

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Masonry

corbel table

Construction; Masonry

A projecting masonry ledge or string course supported by corbels.

drip

Construction; Masonry

A projecting piece of material shaped to throw off water, prevent it from running down a wall or running back under a projection.

Masonry Institute of America (MIA)

Construction; Masonry

A promotion, technical and research organization established to improve and extend the use of masonry.

caulking

Construction; Masonry

A resilient mastic compound, often having a silicone, bituminious, or rubber base; used to seal cracks, fill joints, prevent leakage and/or provide waterproofing.

bell arch

Construction; Masonry

A Roman arch sat on corbels that are imposts.

collar beam

Construction; Masonry

A roof supported by rafters tied together by collar beams.

bullseye

Construction; Masonry

A round or oval aperture. Often containing a window.

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