What are 4 textures that can be created with the extruded brick process?
1. Smooth
2. Wire-cut
3. Tumbled
4. Rock-face
A rowlock course of brick would be nominally how many inches tall?
4"
A soldier course of brick would be nominally how many inches tall?
8"
Which type of brick would be used in a fireplace or pizza oven?
Fire brick
What is the main material used to make brick?
Clay
T or F? The first evidence of masonry construction dates back to the Egyptians.
False
What is the name of the tool used to apply mortar?
Trowel
What is the typical thickness of a mortar joint?
3/8"
What is the actual width, depth, and height of an extruded modular brick?
3 5/8" x 2 1/4" x 7 5/8"
T or F? Efflorescence is caused by salts in the mortar or masonry.
True
Which face of the brick is taller, rowlock or solder?
Soldier face
What part of extruded bricks help to improve the drying and firing process?
Core holes
What are the 4 ingredients used to make mortar?
1. Portland cement
2. Hydrated lime
3. Sand
4. Water
T or F? Paving bricks are hollow or solid.
False
Which type of stone is used for roofing?
Slate
What are 3 sustainable features of masonry?
1. Reusability
2. Thermal mass
3. Recyclability
T or F? Control joists are needed at changes in wall height and around all openings.
True
Which CMU texture is easy to clean, waterproof, and comes in any color?
Glazed
What are placed in the cells of a CMU for insulation?
Molded polystyrene inserts
What are 3 types of stone that can be used as exterior wall cladding?
1. Granite
2. Marble
3. Limestone
T or F? CMU's and glass masonry units can be used for load-bearing walls.
False
What is the nominal length, height and most common width of a CMU?
L: 16"
H: 8"
Most common width: 8"
Why are the interior walls of a CMU tapered at the top?
Assist the mason with lifting and placing units
T or F? A honed finish on a stone has a shiny appearance.
False
What are 2 types of stone used in building construction that come from metamorphic rock?
1. Marble
2. Slate
What is the standard thickness of a glass block?
3 7/8"
Which type of stone has limestone origins and can have veins in the appearance?
Marble
Which types of CMU would be used if vertical reinforcing was required?
1. A-unit
2. H-unit
Which 2 types of stone can be used for countertops?
1. Granite
2. Marble
T or F? In general, the webs of a CMU have mortar applied.
False
T or F? Bond beam units are U-shaped.
False
What are 2 methods used to help control shrinkage of CMU's?
1. Horizontal wire reinforcement
2. Control joints
Which type of rock is formed with the cooling of magma?
Igneous
How thick are the webs of a CMU?
1 - 1.5"
T or F? Ribbed CMU units are made with a blade that slices the concrete.
False
T or F? Granite is the strongest type of stone used in building construction.
True