Secondary Catalogue

The eye of an artist coupled with the mind of an engineer: that’s a mason. Over the course of this programme, viewers will learn about commonly used masonry tools; the attributes of brick, block, tile, stone, case concrete and mortar mixes; fasteners, wall ties and mortar joint reinforcements; estimating material amounts; and on-the-job safety. The building of a brick wall from footing to cap showcases a variety of tools in action.