To shield a person or object from something. Mason Someone who works and builds with brick, concrete blocks, stone, etc. Masonite Trade name of a nonstructural building material, made of wood products and a binder, which creates a dense compressed board, which is useful where a smooth, flat flooring surface is needed. Masonry Construction made from brick, cement block, or stone, which provides structural support as well as a decorative finish. Masonry Anchor Masonry anchors attach masonry to other support structures, to other masonry, or attach additional pieces such as window frames, columns, etc.
Fasteners attach building elements to masonry and masonry ties hold masonry to other masonry.
Thee can be made of wire, sheet metal, galvanized rods, etc. Some types of anchors are placed in the form prior to pouring of concrete. Masonry Bit Twist drill bit, with a carbide tip used for drilling holes in all types of masonry. Masonry Block Concrete building blocks that are hollow. Masonry Bond Beam Concrete, hollow-top block, which adds reinforcement around the outside of a building, when used in several courses of the wall.