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Brick masons, block masons, and stonemasons work in closely
related trades creating attractive, durable surfaces and
structures. The work varies in complexity, from laying a simple
masonry walkway to installing an ornate exterior on a high-rise
building. Brick masons and block masons—who often are called
simply bricklayers—build and repair walls, floors, partitions,
fireplaces, chimneys, and other structures with brick, precast
masonry panels, concrete block, and other masonry materials.
Some brick masons specialize in installing firebrick linings in
industrial furnaces. Stonemasons build stone walls, as well as
set stone exteriors and floors. They work with two types of
stone—natural cut stone, such as marble, granite, and limestone;
and artificial stone made from concrete, marble chips, or other
masonry materials. Stonemasons usually work on nonresidential
structures, such as houses of worship, hotels, and office
buildings, but they also work on residences. When building a
structure, brick masons use 1 of 2 methods, either the corner
lead or the corner pole. Using the corner lead method, they
begin by constructing a pyramid of bricks at each corner—called
a lead. After the corner leads are complete, less experienced
brick masons fill in the wall between the corners using a line
from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
Due to the precision needed, corner leads are time-consuming to
erect and require the skills of experienced bricklayers. Because
of the expense associated with building corner leads, some brick
masons use corner poles, also called masonry guides, that enable
them to build an entire wall at the same time. They fasten the
corner poles (posts) in a plumb position to define the wall line
and stretch a line between them. This line serves as a guide for
each course of brick. Brick masons then spread a bed of mortar
(a cement, lime, sand, and water mixture) with a trowel (a flat,
bladed metal tool with a handle), place the brick on the mortar
bed, and press and tap the brick into place. Depending on
blueprint specifications, brick masons either cut bricks with a
hammer and chisel or saw them to fit around windows, doors, and
other openings. Mortar joints are then finished with jointing
tools for a sealed, neat, uniform appearance. Although brick
masons typically use steel supports, or lintels, at window and
door openings, they sometimes build brick arches, which support
and enhance the beauty of the brickwork.
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