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Everything You Need To Know About Masonry

Houses, apartment buildings, and the different types of infrastructure that exist in our cities are masonry works. As masonry is an integral part of our environment, our blog site has had a good idea of bringing together information “that you should know” for you, as well as advice that you may need. So, without further ado, let’s dive into this blog and learn some of the things you need to know about professional masonry.

Definition

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According to Wikipedia, “Masonry is the art of building a construction by assembling elementary materials, whether or not bound by mortar. It is the art of the mason by definition but also the result of his work. (…) By extension, we also associate under the term “masonry” the work of dressing the sets: laying of coatings, tiling, etc., which, in addition to their aesthetic purpose, contribute to the behavior of the building. against external aggressions (humidity, frost, etc.). »

Masonry is, therefore, part of the structural works as well as the finishing works. The same applies to construction works, renovation works, and extension works.

The masonry professional

The professional who works in masonry is a craftsman commonly known as a “mason”. Like any other profession (or at least most), that of the mason must fall within the legal framework and requires a certain qualification, experience, and/or a diploma.

According to “I am an entrepreneur”, “As a craftsman, the mason must hold a certificate of professional aptitude (CAP) or a certificate of professional study (BEP) or, even, a diploma or an approved title of equal or higher level, issued for the exercise of its activity. Failing this, he must provide proof of three years’ professional experience as an employee or self-employed person (law of July 5, 1996). » The mason can work by being affiliated with a company working in the field of construction and/or renovation, just as he can work on his own account.

Tips for finding a good mason

There are different ways to find out about the masonry professionals to whom you will entrust the realization of your work. The easiest are word of mouth, social networks, and discussion forums on the internet. Indeed, you just have to ask your entourage, your friends, or your contacts on social networks to be informed. For many jobs, such as pouring a slab, you need to hire a mason.

Materials and equipment used in masonry

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Like any type of work, building masonry requires the use of different materials as well as various work tools. A mason’s working materials are divided into three categories, the first of which includes measuring and tracing instruments such as the meter, the square, the level, the plumb line, the ruler, and the line.

The second category concerns the tools for the mortar: the shovel, the wheelbarrow, the trough, the hook, and the concrete. Finally, there is the building trowel, the plastering tools (the trowel and the trowel), the hammer, the hammer, the sledgehammer, the stubborn, as well as the chisels, which form the category of building tools.

As for the materials used in masonry, we can mention, among others, cement, gravel, and sand that the mason uses to make concrete and/or mortar. Brick, natural stone, and cinder block or chipboard are generally used to set up the walls. There is also the facade coating that can be applied to the wall, especially in brick, in order to hide its defects.

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