brick
The beginning end of a wall that will meet in the middle
What is a lead?
corner pole
metal, fiberglass, or wood poles attached with a nylon line - a guide for laying to the line
multiply these two numbers to find the area of a rectangle
What is length X height?
3/8"
What is the size of the head and bed joints?
anchor bolts
What are steel bolts installed in a masonry wall to secure a structural member, such as wooden or steel sill plates?
brick in a cube
what is 500?
machine with a diamond blade that cuts brick, block, and stone
What is a masonry saw?
the units of measure for area
What is square feet (sq. ft.)?
reason to use a one cubic foot box to measure sand
What is to make sure that the cement is consistent and the correct strength?
journeyman
What is a person who has completed his apprenticeship and "chases the money"?
masonry units with steel and grout in the center for extra strength
What is reinforced masonry?
used to make sure the 90 degree angles (corners) are true
What is a square?
1/2" - 1/4"
What is 1/4"
length of time that the mortar should mix in the machine
What is 3 - 5 minutes?
five examples of safety equipment
What is safety glasses, tie-off, hard hat, ear protection, etc.
the length of a modular brick
what is 7 5/8" X 2 1/8" X 3 5/8"
furrowing
What is the process of making a bed in the mortar for the brick to lay on?
inches in one foot
What is 12"?
number of bags of cement needed to lay 500 brick
What is 4?
lanyards and their purpose
What are short, flexible lines with connector on each end to tie-off for fall protection?
bricks that can be laid with TWO 75 lb. bags of cement
What is 250?
used to strike the bed joints
what is a sled runner?
examples of what to subtract from the total square feet of a wall
What is window, door, sign, any opening?
materials for mortar that we use in the shop
What is lime, sand, and water?
flashing material and its purpose
What is rubber, stainless steel, or copper used behind (in) the wall to protect masonry from water?