Masonry Units and Installation Techniques
Questions and Answers
At the end of the workday, stand scaffold boards on edge with the clean side of the board
toward the wall in order to _____. Correct Ans-prevent rain from splashing dirt and mortar
onto the wall
Holes are formed into cored brick to _____. Correct Ans-reduce weight
Buttering a brick before placing it in a wall is referred to as _____. Correct Ans-laying forward
The most effective way of holding a brick is _____. Correct Ans-plumb
Once the latest brick has been placed, align it with _____. Correct Ans-the brick next to it
and below it
Before cutting a concrete masonry unit, the line on which the cut will be made must be _____.
Correct Ans-scored
A disadvantage to using a power saw to dry-cut block or brick is _____. Correct Ans-clouds of
dust
The two models of masonry saws available are _____. Correct Ans-freestanding and portable
Anchors used with brick veneers are attached to _____. Correct Ans-structural backing
Cracking in brick construction is caused by _____. Correct Ans-expansion
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