Carpentry & Building Construction

Chapter 24: Brick & Masonry Siding

Chapter Objectives

1. Identify the tools used in working with brick and mixing mortar.
2. Use a mason's hammer to cut brick.
3. Name the type of mortar used most often for brick veneer.
4. Explain why care should be taken when laying brick in cold weather.
5. Identify the main parts of a chimney.
6. Identify the main parts of a fireplace.