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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 tools

Construction; Masonry

The tools of the craft of masonry.

crown

Construction; Masonry

The top section of a curved arch (or road camber etc).

head joints

Construction; Masonry

The vertical mortar joint between ends of masonry units. Often called cross joint.

quarry sap

Construction; Masonry

The water present in block stone when removed from the ground. Quarry sap seasons out anywhere from sixty days to eight months, depending on the type of stone.

anchor bolts

Construction; Masonry

Threaded bolt placed in grouted masonry unit opening. Used to fasten wood will, beam or other structural support to wall top.

point

Construction; Masonry

Tip of the trowel blade.

caulk

Construction; Masonry

To fill a joint, crack, etc., with caulking.

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