Masonry Review

The process of spreading a bed of mortar is called?

• Furrowing

• Buttering

• Stringing

• Leading

A cube of brick contains how many standard size bricks?

• 90

• 300

• 500

• 400

The wide end of a trowel closet to the handle is known as the ?

• Toe

• Heel

• Shank

• Ferrule

Slickers, rakers, and sled runners are used to ?

• Finish or point the surface of mortar joints

• Cut joints

• Chip mortar from between masonry units

• Dress joints

A modular spacing rule is based on a module size of how many inches?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 16

Which of the following plans would show the location of utilities, walks, and drives?

• Section Drawing

• Floor Plan

• Elevation Drawing

• Plot or Site Plan

Grout is used with concrete masonry units to?

• Strengthen Joints

• Reinforce Walls

• Remove Stains

• Add Color

To level clay brick in a bed of mortar, use a rubber mallet or?

• A weighted roller

• A trowel handle fitted with a rubber tip

• A mason hammer

• Vibrating Tamper

What is the purpose for the fireplace outer hearth?

• Decoration

• Bench

• Protect from sparks

• To keep in the room

Which can strengthen a CMU wall?

• Bond Beam

• Key

• Rebar

• Blow out