bricklayers square scaffold
A scaffold composed of framed wood squares which support a platform; limited to light and medium duty.
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brick grade
ASTM designations for the durability of brick: SW (severe weathering), MW (moderate weathering), or NW (negligible weathering).
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brick gauge
A standard height of brick courses, e.g., four courses in a height of 12 in. (30 cm).
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brick filling
In half-timbered construction, brick laid between the heavy structural timbers to provide thermal insulation, fire resistance, and increased structural rigidity.
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brick face
That surface of a brick which is intended for use as the exposed surface of a masonry structure.