Stone
Brick
Composite
Venner
History
100
Often used for walkways and patios, this flat sedimentary stone is sold in irregular shapes and pieces.
What is flagstone
100
Bricks of a standard and predictable size whose measurements with mortar fit into multiples of four inches?
What is Modular Bricks
100
This wall type is often used in school buildings due to its high strength and long-lasting durability.
What are composite wall systems
100
Veneer is primarily located on the ___________ of a building or home.
What is Exterior
100
The process of heating ceramic, glass, or metal material in a high temperature oven called a _____________ allows for the material to harden and eventually set.
what is kiln
200
Built without any mortar, these traditional walls rely on gravity and careful fitting of stones to stay standing for centuries.
What is dry-stack stone walls
200
This material, used as walls and pathways, has been around since 7000 B.C.?
What is Brick
200
In many composite walls, this lightweight material is placed between two outer layers to improve insulation.
What is rigid foam insulation
200
This cheaper alternative to other masonry counterparts is often used on low-cost buildings and homes but offers the same look.
What is venner
200
Located in the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations mixed straw with _____ to create bricks that allowed for stronger buildings and structures.
What is Mud
300
These long stones extend deep into the wall at intervals to lock layers together and add structural strength.
What are tie stones
300
These two materials—one natural, one man-made—are the most common ingredients mixed before bricks are shaped and fired.
What are clay and sand
300
This measurement—often improved by composite walls—indicates how well a wall resists heat flow.
What is R-value
300
Unlike solid brick walls, brick veneer walls depend on this hidden framework for structural support.
What is a steel stud compared to a wood stud
300
This campus located in northwestern Indiana, primarily uses brick on its campus—even walkways are primarily made up of brick.
What is Purdue University
400
What rock forms at the bottom of the sea from accumulated skeletons of sea creatures and often used at the worst known college in the world.
What is limestone.
400
This term refers to the mortar-filled gap between bricks, often used decoratively to create different visual textures.
What is a joint
400
Composite walls usually include this hidden layer that allows water to escape while protecting the structure from infiltration.
What is an air gap
400
Masonry veneer can have an air space behind it known as “_________ veneer” that is attached to a building’s backwall.
What is anchored
400
This famous city, known for having a high density of Dunkin’ Donuts within its city, offers many historical districts within its brick streets and was known for being a crucial city during the Revolutionary War.
Boston, Massachusetts
500
Which stone is used for buildings situated in industrial towns?
What is compact sandstone
500
Kilns reach over 1,000°C in this final stage of brick production, which hardens bricks permanently.
What is firing
500
In a composite wall made of brick and concrete block, these metal components connect the two layers so they act together structurally.
What are wall ties
500
Masonry veneer is located on the exterior meaning it is on a _____________ wall.
What is non-load bearing wall
500
This Midwest city racing track, known as the racing capital of the world, once was fully composed of brick material—today only a sliver of brick is left on its surface.
Indianapolis, Indiana