Brick Mason
Brick masons build walls, arches, fireplaces, chimneys, partitions, and other structures. They commonly work with bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles, stone, and prefabricated panels. A Brick Mason must be able to use these materials with hand tools and be able to mix the correct mortar to hold it all together. No one wants a leaning wall or a crooked fireplace so its important that a brick mason be able to construct straight and level structures. Blueprints and plumb rules are used during the layout of a project to make sure there are no mistakes. In order to read blueprints and construct the projects accurately a mason needs to know geometry and both SI (International System [of units]) and Imperial units. Accuracy is very important in this profession so a mason who does not have these skills will not make it very far. To begin a technical training program in this field you will need at least a GED or High School diploma. To be a Certified Brick Mason you have to complete a technical training program and an apprenticeship. Most Brick Masons make between $11 and $30 an hour (in 2000) and work for a contractor.
Image courtesy of the
Brick Industry Association
Image courtesy of the
Brick Industry Association
Image courtesy of the
Brick Industry Association
Local Companies
A W Baylor Versapanel Plastering, Inc - Ormond Beach
http://www.versapanelmfg.com/
Additional Links
International Masonry Institute
http://www.imiweb.org/
Brick Industry Association
http://www.brickinfo.org/
National Concrete Masonry Association
http://www.ncma.org/
Bibliography Dictionary.com - plumb rule
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=plumb%20rule
US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos201.htm
California Labor Development Department - Brick Mason
http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/occguide/brickmas.htm
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