Deck 22: Building a Masonry Composite Wall of Brick and Concrete Block

Question 1

Veneer ties are usually used to tie masonry veneer to wood frame construction.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A Z-tie is made from copper coated or zinc-coated steel.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Single head joints applied to only the ends of the header are acceptable.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A _____ is a mortar joint that is applied across the full length of a brick.

A) cross joint
B) bed joint
C) humored joint
D) parged joint

Question 5

When block work is gradually adjusted so that a difference in height is not evident, it is said to be _____ .

A) leveled
B) differentiated
C) humored
D) parged

Question 6

The _____ is used when building a masonry wall next to a concrete wall or column.

A) cavity tie
B) dip crimp tie
C) box anchor
D) dovetail anchor

Question 7

_____ are constructed of a corrugated metal to prevent rusting out.

A) Veneer ties
B) Slot anchors
C) Fiberglass anchors
D) Flat ties

Question 8

A _____ tie is sometimes called a box anchor and is recommended for use in walls where both masonry used are hollow.

A) Z
B) rectangular
C) square
D) V

Question 9

Modern standard modular brick actually measure a full 4" in width.

Question 10

The truss and ladder type rod joint reinforcement is not designed to be installed in the bed joints.