Masonry
- Name at least six materials commonly used by masons in the erection of walls or buildings.
- Demonstrate ability to use properly a plumb line, spirit level, trowel, speed leg, and mason hammer.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of building cement characteristics (know how to prevent sweating, cracking, shrinking, crumbling, and loss of strength).
- Make useable mortar and state proper proportions of ingredients (lime, sand, etc.).
- Lay a straight stone, brick, or block masonry wall at least 4-feet high and 10-feet long, including an inside or outside corner (surface must be struck and broomed).
- Pour a level footing, using hand mixed cement and proper reinforcement.
- Make the forms and lay a piece of concrete walk or floor using commercially mixed cement. Finish it and rule it.
- Write a paragraph describing the behavior of cement; that is, its reaction to water, its adhesive qualities, how long it takes to set, etc.
References: Working with a master mason will help tremendously in fulfilling the requirements of this honour.