Introduction to brick and stone masonry 1-3
A good Masonry 101 course for the
Foundational Topics (First 1-3 Lessons)
Introduction to Masonry & Units:
What masonry is, different types (brick, block, stone).
Identifying and understanding masonry units (bricks, concrete blocks).
Tools & Safety:
Essential hand tools (trowels, levels, hammers, levels) and equipment.
Site safety, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Mortar Basics:
Types of mortar (Type N, S, M) and their uses.
How sand affects mix, basic mixing by hand and machine.