Masonry

Masonry is the building of structures from individual units 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, stone such as marble, granite, travertine, limestone; concrete block, glass block, and tile. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction.

Applications
Masonry is commonly used for the walls of buildings, retaining walls and monuments. Brick is the most common type of masonry. Concrete block masonry is rapidly gaining in popularity as a comparable material.

Related pages
Castle
Defensive wall
Stonemasonry
Freemasonry

Other websites

 Mason Contractors Association of America
 MasonrySystems.org
 International Masonry Institute
 International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers
 Masonry Advisory Council
 National Concrete Masonry Association

Category:Construction