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TASK
Brickmasons and Blockmasons
ID
work_construction/brickmasons_and_blockmasons
Type
TASK
Children
14
Child Nodes (14)
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Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
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Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
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Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
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Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
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Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
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Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
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Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
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Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
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Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
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Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.
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Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.
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Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.
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Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces.
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