Module 3 – Masonry Exam Questions and Answers

Module 3 – Masonry Exam Questions and Answers bolt cutters - ANSWER ️️ is used to pry out masonry units bed joint - ANSWER ️️ a horizontal joint in masonry Parge - ANSWER ️️ A Thin coat of mortar or grout on the outside surface of a wall. Parging prepares a masonry surface for attaching veneer or tile , or parging can waterproof the back of a masonry wall. Pointing - ANSWER ️️ Troweling mortar or a mortar-repairing material, such as epoxy, into a joint after masonry is laid. corner pole - ANSWER ️️ any type of post braced into a plumb position so that a line can be fastened to it. Also called a deadman. Lead - ANSWER ️️ The two corners of a structural unit or wall, built first and used as a position marker and measuring guide for the entire wall. Tempering - ANSWER ️️ Adding water to mortar to replace evaporated moisture and restore proper consistency. Any tempering must be done within the first 2 hours after mixing. kickback - ANSWER ️️ A reaction caused by a pinched, misaligned, or snagged tuckpoint grinder wheel that causes the wheel to stop momentarily, propelling the grinder away from the surface and toward the operator. trowel - ANSWER ️️ masons most commonly used too