1. Residential Masonry
Module

2. Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
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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.

3. 1. Lay out and construct a set of steps with three risers.
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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.

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Figure 1 – Basic Spread Footing

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Figure 3 – Continuous or Spread Footing

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Figure 4 – Standard Footing Proportions

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Figure 5 – Stepped Footing

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Figure 6 – Typical Isolated Footings

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Figure 7 – Foundation Wall

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Table 1 – Typical Measurements for Stairs

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Figure 11 – Common Stair Patterns

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Figure 13 – Popular Shapes and Sizes of Brick Pavers

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Figure 14 – Popular Pattern Bonds

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Figure 15 – Laying a Circular Pattern with Standard Brick

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Figure 18 – Detail of Brick Floor Over Wooden Subgrade

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Figure 20 – Edging

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Figure 26 – Using Brick for Edging

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Figure 32 – Fireplace Draft

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Figure 33 – Parts of a Fireplace

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Table 2 – Standard Fireplace Dimensions

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Figure 34 – Fireplace Construction Diagram

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Figure 35 – Layout of Exterior Fireplace

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Figure 36 – Marking the Fireplace on the Foundation

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Figure 37 – Layup of Foundation Wall

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Figure 38 – Hearth Dimensions

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Figure 39 – Firebox Dimensions

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Figure 40 – Layout of Firebox Walls

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Figure 41 – Layup of Side Walls

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Figure 42 – Throat Dimensions

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Figure 43 – Corbeling of Smoke Chamber Walls

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Figure 44 – Multiple-Opening Fireplace Designs