Rectangular blocks of clay, molded and fired in a kiln, used for building. Four of the basic types are: building brick, firebrick, paving brick and facing brick.
Brick bond
Style or pattern layout of brick. Alternately, the mortar joint between bricks.
Brick hammer
Brick masonry
Construction of a brick, block or stone wall using mortar in various overlapping patterns. Brick used to tie a wall together longitudinally are called stretchers. Those used to tie it together transversely are termed headers. There are 12 brick-work bonding patterns, which have individual structural and decorative attributes.
Brick veneer
Brick faŤade used on walls or fireplaces, for decorative purposes only. The wall is constructed with wood frame or masonry block.
Brick, baby roman
Brick of 2 x 4 x 8 inches.
Brick-veneer tile
Tile produced by several methods to simulate the appearance of brick.
Bricklayer's hammer
The bricklayer's hammer has a beveled striking face to reduce chipping. The beveled end, opposite the striking face, acts like a chisel to score bricks and blocks and break away excess mortar.
Bridge crane
Permanently installed crane, which is mounted between two overhead tracks with the main structural member forming a bridge between them. They are used in buildings where there is a constant need for lifting and moving loads within a building.
Bridge loan
A short-term loan while permanent financing is obtained.
