Glossary of Brick Terms

Set

The process during which mortar or concrete hardens. Initial set occurs when the concrete has to be broken to change its shapes, generally about an hour after it is placed. Final set occurs generally about 10 hours after placing the concrete.

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Other Terms:

Scratch Coat
Screed
Screeding
Segregation
Shell
Soldier
Stretcher
Striking Off
Stucco