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What is the purpose of a weep hole in a cavity wall?

• To provide ventilation

• To drain off accumulated moisture

• To increase insulation

• To support the structure

What is the definition of a veneer in masonry?

• A load-bearing wall made of bricks

• A type of mortar used in construction

• A type of metal tie

• A nonstructural facing attached to a backing for ornamentation

What is the function of an adjustable tie in masonry construction?

• To increase the thickness of the wall

• To create decorative patterns

• To provide structural support

• To adapt to bed joints at different elevations

What is the purpose of back plaster in masonry?

• To increase the strength of the wall

• To create a decorative finish

• To provide insulation

• To exclude air and moisture from the interior of the wall

What is a lewis used for in masonry construction?

• Creating decorative patterns

• Supporting roof trusses

• Mixing mortar

• Lifting dressed stone or precast concrete panels