They must embed mesh, hang drywall compound, tape joints, cut expansion joints, apply back lath, channel iron, and use glazed coat finishes. They must work inside and outside, using scaffolds. Cement Mason Masons must know and understand basic cement masonry techniques, understand hand, power, and forming tools. They demonstrate trade terminology, math skills, blueprint knowledge, and concrete fundamentals. Striking, bull-floating, darbying, edging, jointing and trowelling are required.
Masons create curbs and gutters, steps, sidewalks, and even roads.
These craftsmen must know mason tending, measuring, and cutting. They use brick, block, and stone for installation and building, laying veneer, underpinning, and pilasters. They must layout American, English and Flemish patterns, and install Pavers, and lateral wall ties, rebar, lintels, and bond beams. Bricklayers must level with story pole, level, and transit, and mix mortars. Carpentry Carpenters must know wood-working equipment such as saws, drill, and sanders, and must build concrete forms, walls, partitions, doors, windows, and must cut and install paneling and interior trim.