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Lime putty =
Quicklime with water added to make a paste.
Because of its caustic nature it must be
thoroughly
slaked
before use.
Lintel =
Horizontal structural unit
(beam) over an opening;
support member over a door
or window opening.
Load =
Weight on a structural unit
or element.
.
Low-lift grouting =
Grouting of wall as it is built; grout is poured in
lifts (height of six to eight inches). Opposite of
high-lift.
Mantel =
A projection or facing around a fireplace opening
often decorative. Stone or brick may be used.
Same as
mantelshelf.
Manufactured stone =
Artificial stone made from textured and colored
concrete to simulate natural stone; used in veneer
work.
Mason =
skilled specialist and journeyman who works
with and lays brick, concrete blocks, and stone.
Specialties are identified as brickmason,
blockmason and stonemason.