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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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voussoir
Construction; Masonry
One of the wedge-shaped masonry units which form the arch ring. An example is a brick in a jack arch.
weep hole
Construction; Masonry
Openings placed in mortar joints of facing material at the level of flashing, to permit the escape of moisture.
plaster quoins
Construction; Masonry
Plastered ends to stone or brick walls in imitation of large dressed stones.
cavity ties
Construction; Masonry
Pressed metal, wire or plastic ties that are used to tie the separate wall sections or wythes together in cavity brick wall construction.
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