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Bricks

Referring to any block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or burning in a kiln, and their use in building, paving, etc

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Grout

Building materials; Bricks

A mixture of cement along with sand and water to allow it to flow into masonry or ceramic crevices sealing the cracks between the different pieces.

Pavers

Building materials; Bricks

Bricks in numerous sizes and shapes that are used in constructing sidewalks, patios, and driveways.

Masonry

Building materials; Bricks

A wall that is made up of stone, brick, concrete, hollow-tile, concrete block, or other types of building materials or units normally bonded together with mortar.

Mortise

Building materials; Bricks

A part of a joint that is made by cutting into a board, plank, or timber, usually edgewise, to receive the tenon (or tongue) of another board, plank, or timber to form the mortise and tenon joint.

Mortar

Building materials; Bricks

A substance that has a mixture of cement or lime, sand and water that then hardens in place and is used for bonding of bricks and stone.

Flashing

Building materials; Bricks

The waterproofing covering placed to set up certain points in brick masonry to hold water or to direct any moisture outside the wall.

Float

Building materials; Bricks

A wooden tool used to finish a concrete surface.

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