Masonry Skills (hardcover)

by Richard T. Kreh, Sr.

• ISBN13: 9780827371781
• ISBN10: 0827371780
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-01-28
• Publisher: Delmar Publishers Inc

Summary

Used by masons, architects, estimators and trade writers and the remodeling industry, this excellent industry reference covers masonry topics in detail. Widely recognized as the most comprehensive masonry resource, this book offers up-to-date information with a realistic perspective on practical application. This book was developed with the cooperation of the Brick Institute of America and the National Concrete Masonry Association.

Author Biography

Richard T. Kreh, Sr. is a retired instructor from Linganore High School near Frederick, MD

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCK
Development of Clay and Shale Brick	1	(12)
Manufacture of Brick	13	(8)
Properties and Characteristics of Brick	21	(6)
Development of Concrete Block	27	(11)
Manufacture of Concrete Block	38	(11)
SECTION 2 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Basic Tools of the Trade	49	(13)
Learning to Use the Basic Tools	62	(17)
Spreading Mortar	75	(1)
Laying Six Bricks on the 2``x 4''	76	(1)
Cutting Bricks with the Hammer, Brick Set Chisel and Trowel	77	(2)
Related Equipment	79	(9)
Cutting with the Masonry Saw	88	(15)
Cutting Concrete Block with the Masonry Saw	99	(4)
SECTION 3 MORTAR
The Development of Mortar	103	(7)
Types of Mortar and Their Characteristics	110	(11)
Mixing Mortar	121	(12)
SECTION 4 ESSENTIALS OF BONDING
Introduction to Bonding	133	(8)
Traditional Structural and Pattern Bonds	141	(12)
Dry Bonding and Constructing a Wall	149	(1)
Building an 8'' Wall in Common Bond	150	(3)
Bonding Concrete Block and Rules for Bonding	153	(10)
SECTION 5 LAYING BRICK AND CONCRETE BLOCK
Laying Brick to the Line	163	(13)
Construction of the Corner Pole	170	(3)
Using the Corner Pole	173	(3)
Building the Brick Corner	176	(15)
Constructing a 4'' Rack-Back Lead in the Running Bond	183	(1)
Constructing an Outside and Inside Brick Corner for a 4'' Wall in the Running Bond	184	(2)
Building a Flemish Bond Brick 12'' Return Corner	186	(2)
Laying a Brick Corner and Building a Wall in the Running Bond with a Line	188	(3)
Estimating Brick Masonry by Rule of Thumb	191	(4)
Laying Concrete Block to the Line	195	(12)
Laying a Concrete Block Wall	204	(3)
Laying the Block Corner	207	(9)
Laying an 8'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Corner in the Running Bond	213	(2)
Recommended Optional Block Corner Projects	215	(1)
Estimating Concrete Block by Rule of Thumb	216	(5)
Building a Composite Wall with Brick and Concrete Block	221	(12)
Laying a Brick Corner for a 12'' Composite Wall in the Common Bond Backed with 8''x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block	228	(2)
Laying a 12'' Brick and Concrete Block Composite Panel Wall Bonded with Masonry Wire Reinforcement	230	(3)
Cavity and Reinforced Walls	233	(14)
Building a 10'' Cavity Wall in the Running Bond	241	(6)
SECTION 6 MASONRY PRACTICES AND DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION
Masonry Supports, Chases, and Bearings	247	(14)
Building a 12'' x 16'' and a 20'' x 24'' Hollow Brick Pier	254	(2)
Constructing an 8'' Metal-Tied Brick Wall with Two 4'' x 12'' Pilasters	256	(2)
Laying a Brick Wall with a Pipe Chase	258	(3)
Small, One-Flue Chimneys	261	(14)
Building a One-Flue Chimney	271	(4)
Expansion Joints, Intersecting Walls, and the Use of Rules	275	(16)
Building an 8'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Wall with a Rowlock Brick Windowsill	285	(3)
Tying an Intersection 8'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Wall and 6'' x 8'' x 16'' Concrete Block Wall with Wire Mesh Every Two Courses High	288	(3)
Installing Anchor Bolts, Brick Corbeling, and Wall Copings	291	(14)
Corbeling Three Courses on a 12'' Wall	295	(4)
Corbeling a Dentil and Sawtooth Cornice	299	(6)
SECTION 7 SCAFFOLDING AND CLEANING MASONRY WORK
Types of Scaffolding	305	(8)
Safety Rules for Erecting and Using Scaffolding	313	(9)
Cleaning Brick and Concrete Block	322	(11)
Removing Various Stains	333	(12)
SECTION 8 FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS
History, Theory, and Function of the Fireplace and Chimney	345	(17)
Two-Flue Chimney	359	(3)
Design and Construction of a Fireplace	362	(34)
Building a Brick Fireplace and Chimney	389	(7)
Multiple-Opening and Heat-Circulating Fireplaces	396	(17)
SECTION 9 ARCHES
Development of Arches	413	(8)
Construction of Semicircular and Segmental Arches	421	(15)
Laying Out and Constructing a Two-Rowlock Semicircular Arch	430	(3)
Laying Out and Constructing a Double Overlapping Roman Arch	433	(3)
Construction of a Jack Arch	436	(11)
Constructing a Common Jack Arch	439	(3)
Constructing a Bonded Jack Arch	442	(5)
SECTION 10 CONCRETE
Concrete Forms and Placing Footings	447	(15)
Essentials of Concrete Work	462	(19)
SECTION 11 UNDERSTANDING AND READING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Specifications	481	(5)
Line and Symbol Identification	486	(11)
The Working Drawing	497	(10)
Dimensions and Scales	507	(10)
The Mason and Metrics	517	(16)
SECTION 12 RECOMMENDED WORKING PRACTICES AND MASONRY AS A CAREER
Safety on the Job	533	(15)
Working Practices and Tips	548	(7)
Masonry as a Career	555	(8)
Selected Projects	563	(10)
Stretcher and Basket Weave Panel Wall	563	(1)
Spiral Pier	563	(2)
Brick Wall with a Half Moon Arch	565	(1)
Brick Retaining Wall	566	(1)
Brick Christmas Tree	566	(1)
Garden Walk Section of Brick	567	(1)
Brick Walk Section and Planter	568	(1)
Brick Steps and Porch	568	(1)
Diamond Design Garden Wall Project	569	(1)
Split-Face Concrete Block Retaining Wall Project	570	(1)
Typical Wood Frame Plan for Brick Veneer Shop Project	570	(3)
Glossary	573	(12)
Index	585