Front

In the activities you completed, what was the mortar made of?

Back

Sand, Lime, and water

Front

What is done to improve the strength of a brick wall?

Back

Courses are staggered

Front

What is a course of bricks?

Back

One layer of bricks in the wall

Front

What is involved in buttering a brick?

Back

Placing mortar on the end of the brick.

Front

What does a mason use to smooth the mortar between the bricks?

Back

Jointing tool

Front

What do you call a wall that is perfectly straight up and down?

Back

Plumb

Front

What is the corner lead?

Back

The corner of a brick wall.

Front

What is true if a brick is buttered correctly?

Back

The mortar will stick to the brick.

Front

What is pointing?

Back

Placing mortar in the gaps between bricks.

Front

What tools are used to guide the placement of bricks and blocks in building a wall?

Back

Level and Line