Spread mortar.
Spreading includes cutting mortar from board, loading the trowel, and spreading and furrowing mortar on the wall with uniform thickness and full coverage. Result should support brick in 3/8 inch bed joint.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why should one furrow the mortar?
- Why is efficient spreading important to good mortar work?
- Why is it important to spread the mortar?
NCCER Masonry Standards
Level One, Module Five (28104-13): Mortar
This module explains the types and properties of mortar and the materials used in the mixture, including admixtures; provides instructions for mixing mortar by machine; and describes how to properly apply and store mortar.
Level One, Module One (28101-13): Introduction to Masonry
This module provides information about basic masonry materials, tools, techniques, and safety precautions; explains how to mix mortar by hand and lay masonry units; and describes the skills, attitudes, and abilities of successful masons.