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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.

                                           

                                          Reading Time: 5 minutes

                                          • 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 Travis Perkins aims to avoid, but accepts no liability, in the case that any information stated is out of date.