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Bricklaying Terms

Top 10 Bricklaying Terms

If you’re relatively new to masonry and construction, there are quite a few terms that may sound like jargon, which can be confusing. Here we bust the jargon and explain the top 10 masonry terms to get you started.

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1. Common, Facing and Engineering Bricks
2. Parts of a Brick
3. Closer
4. Joints
5. Mortar Joints
6. Brick Course
7. Bat
8. Rebar
9. Toothing
10. Parging

We hope you’ve found this article useful, and if you’re looking for more bricks and blocks advice, come back soon for more tips and ideas.

Disclaimer: The information contained on this page is intended as an overall introduction and is not intended as specific advice from a qualified professional. Travis Perkins aims to avoid, but accepts no liability, in the case that any information stated is out of date.

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Bricklaying Terms

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