Upon completion, the student should be able to construct brick walls to entry-level standards. This course provides application of residential and commercial techniques for plans and layouts, as well as brick veneer, composite walls, expansion joints, and moisture control. Emphasis is placed on developing skill in reading residential and commercial drawings and applying specifications to acceptable code standards, job costing, job preparation, and brick and block moisture control. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate use of scaling rule for a set of plans, identify and sketch standard symbols for walls, openings, floors, and materials, estimate job costs according to plan, utilize appropriate methods to ensure moisture control, lay brick and block to the line, and build brick and block foundation to entry level standards. These courses provide specialized instruction in various areas related to the industry.
Emphasis is placed on meeting students' needs.
This course provides an introduction to stone and decorative masonry techniques, fireplace construction, and repair and restoration of brick structures. Topics include brick arches, fireplace construction, stone materials, laying techniques, moisture control, wall supports, joints, coping, sample panels, and cultured stone. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify appropriate materials and techniques for the stated topics. This course provides an introduction to geographically specific masonry techniques. Topics include panel construction, acid brick, refractories, structural glazed tile, glass block, passive solar design, barrier walls and hollow metal frames.