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Crowding the line =
Masonry laid so they touch the
guideline;
an unacceptable
practice.
To avoid this,
the
unit should be approximately
1/16” from the line.
Crown =
High point or apex of a curving arch.
Cull =
Reject. Masonry unit that does not meet
standards.
Curtain wall =
An exterior wall that is non-load-bearing, having
no structural function, but protects from water
intrusion.
Dampproofing =
1.
A treatment of concrete or mortar to retard the
passage or absorption of water, or water vapor,
either by applying a coating to exposed surfaces
or by using a suitable admixture.
2.
A damp
course e.g. a layer of impervious material to
prevent moisture intrusion.
Dripstone =
A projecting brick or
molding to allow the
water to run-off away
from the wall, or a
unit with a slot cut on
the underside of the
projection to stop the
momentum of the water or surface tension.