Upon completion, the student should be able to lay stone, repair and restore brick structures, and build brick arches to entry-level standards. This course provides practical application of techniques for constructing fireplaces and other decorative work. Emphasis is placed on developing skill in constructing decorative masonry techniques. Upon completion, the student should be able to construct a variety of fireplaces to entry-level standards. This course provides practical application of techniques of constructing brick arches and other decorative work.
Emphasis is placed on developing skill in constructing decorative masonry techniques.
Upon completion, the student should be able to construct brick arches and other decorative masonry techniques to entry-level standards. This course provides practical application of geographically specific masonry techniques. Emphasis is placed on developing skill in laying and installing panel construction, acid brick, refractories, structural glazed tile, glass brick, passive solar design, barrier walls, and hollow metal frames. Upon completion, students should be able to perform, to entry-level standards, appropriate techniques for selection, laying and installation of geographically specific masonry applications. This course introduces the students to basic concrete masonry, including the use of various tools, estimating, and placing concrete.