Glossary of Brick Terms

Batter Boards

A board frame supported by stakes set back from the corners of a structure that allows for relocating certain points after excavation. Saw kerfs in the boards indicate the location of the edges of the footings and the structure being built.

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Other Terms:

Backfilling
Base Coat
Bed Joint
Block
Bond
Brick Masonry
Brick Set
Brown Coat
Buttered