page_title: Masonry
section_title: Dry set masonry
hierarchical_section_title: Masonry / Dry set masonry
caption_attribution_description: English: Detail of a footbridge in the mountains above Vallorcine, France. Dry set masonry supports a rustic log bridge, where it provides a well-drained support for the log (this will increase its service life).
context_page_description: Masonry is the building of structures from individual units, which are often laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, building stone such as marble, granite, and limestone, cast stone, concrete block, glass block, and adobe. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However, the materials used, the quality of the mortar and workmanship, and the pattern in which the units are assembled can substantially affect the durability of the overall masonry construction. A person who constructs masonry is called a mason or bricklayer. These are both classified as construction trades.
context_section_description: The strength of a masonry wall is not entirely dependent on the bond between the building material and the mortar; the friction between the interlocking blocks of masonry is often strong enough to provide a great deal of strength on its own. The blocks sometimes have grooves or other surface features added to enhance this interlocking, and some dry set masonry structures forgo mortar altogether.
caption: Dry set masonry supports a rustic log bridge, where it provides a well-drained support for the log (which will increase its service life).
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