Residential Masonry Module 28202-05

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: Transparency 1 Objectives Upon completion of this module, you will be able to: 1. Explain the requirements for construction of various types of residential foundations. 2. Identify and explain the characteristics, uses, and installation techniques for brick pavers. 3. Lay out and build steps, patios, and decks made from masonry units. 4. Lay out and build chimneys and fireplaces.

1. Lay out and construct a set of steps with three risers. Transparency 2 Performance Tasks 1. Lay out and construct a set of steps with three risers. 2. Lay out and construct a 5-foot by 7-foot brick patio section.

Transparency 3 Figure 1 – Basic Spread Footing

Transparency 4 Figure 3 – Continuous or Spread Footing

Transparency 5 Figure 4 – Standard Footing Proportions

Transparency 6 Figure 5 – Stepped Footing

Transparency 7 Figure 6 – Typical Isolated Footings

Transparency 8 Figure 7 – Foundation Wall

Transparency 9 Table 1 – Typical Measurements for Stairs

Transparency 10 Figure 11 – Common Stair Patterns

Transparency 11 Figure 13 – Popular Shapes and Sizes of Brick Pavers

Transparency 12 Figure 14 – Popular Pattern Bonds

Transparency 13 Figure 15 – Laying a Circular Pattern with Standard Brick

Transparency 14 Figure 18 – Detail of Brick Floor Over Wooden Subgrade

Transparency 15 Figure 20 – Edging

Transparency 16 Figure 26 – Using Brick for Edging

Transparency 17 Figure 32 – Fireplace Draft

Transparency 18 Figure 33 – Parts of a Fireplace

Transparency 19 Table 2 – Standard Fireplace Dimensions

Transparency 20 Figure 34 – Fireplace Construction Diagram

Transparency 21 Figure 35 – Layout of Exterior Fireplace

Transparency 22 Figure 36 – Marking the Fireplace on the Foundation

Transparency 23 Figure 37 – Layup of Foundation Wall

Transparency 24 Figure 38 – Hearth Dimensions

Transparency 25 Figure 39 – Firebox Dimensions

Transparency 26 Figure 40 – Layout of Firebox Walls

Transparency 27 Figure 41 – Layup of Side Walls

Transparency 28 Figure 42 – Throat Dimensions

Transparency 29 Figure 43 – Corbeling of Smoke Chamber Walls

Transparency 30 Figure 44 – Multiple-Opening Fireplace Designs