Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Explain how to inspect and identify common masonry problems.
- Identify common types of masonry deterioration and their causes.
- Explain how to inspect existing masonry structures.
Learning Objective 2 – Describe common masonry repair techniques.
- Explain how to tuck-point a masonry structure.
- Describe how to remove efflorescence.
- Describe how to repair masonry cracks.
Learning Objective 3 – Describe how to restore brick walls.
- Identify staining problems.
- Explain how to remove old paint.
- Describe how to clean brick.
Learning Objective 4 – Explain how to replace brick and mortar joints. Describ how to repair a foundation wall.
- Explain how to repair water intrusion.
- Explain how to repair cracks and localized problems.
Learning Objective 5 – Describe how to repair and rebuild chimneys and fireplaces.
- Explain how to repair chimneys.
- Explain how to repair fireplaces.
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 – (Learning Objective 2) – Repair mortar joints by tuckpointing.
Performance Task 2 – Learning Objective 3) – Clean a masonry wall with a bucket and brush.
Performance Task 3 – (Learning Objective 3) – Replace a damaged masonry unit in a wall.
