Other Skilled Trades Masonry

Question 1

What is the standard mortar joint thickness used in brick masonry construction?

Accepted Answer

3/8 inch

Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

1/2 inch

Answer

3/4 inch

Question 2

Which mortar type is the strongest and most commonly used for load-bearing masonry walls?

Accepted Answer

Type M

Answer

Type N

Answer

Type S

Answer

Type O

Question 3

What is the purpose of a weep hole in a brick veneer wall?

Accepted Answer

To drain moisture from behind the brick veneer

Answer

To allow for thermal expansion

Answer

To provide ventilation for wall insulation

Answer

To allow for inspection of the wall cavity

Question 4

What is a 'header' course in brick masonry?

Accepted Answer

A course of bricks laid perpendicular to the wall face to tie wythes together

Answer

The first course of brick at the foundation

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A decorative top course of brick

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A course of brick above a window or door opening

Question 5

What tool is used by masons to check that courses of brick are rising at a consistent, level height?

Accepted Answer

Story pole (or gauge rod)

Answer

Plumb bob

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Mason's level

Answer

Line pins

Question 6

Which type of masonry bond pattern uses only stretcher courses with no headers?

Accepted Answer

Running bond

Answer

English bond

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Flemish bond

Answer

Common bond