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Frost line =
Depth at which the earth freezes at a specific
location.
Frosted work =
A type of masonry (ornamental, rusticated)
work, having the appearance of frost on plants.
Furring =
Wood or metal strips fastened to the inside of a
masonry wall as a base for interior finishes.
Furrowing =
Small indentation cut into the mortar bed by
trowel; preparation of the mortar bed for the
brick.
Gauged arch =
Arch shaped so that the
joints radiate from a
common center.
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Green =
Fresh mortar, mortar that has not set.
Ground =
A nailing strip placed in masonry walls as a
means of attaching trim or furring.
Ground course =
The horizontal base course of masonry on the
ground.
Grout =
Mortar of pouring consistency to fill voids in
building units or between masonry walls. Made
of Portland cement, lime, fine aggregates, and
water.
See high-lift, low- lift grouting.