(Optional) Select masonry cement based on a specific job.

Selection should include considering tensile and compressive strength needed for a particular application, according to specifications of the architect, engineer, and/or local building codes.

IRC: Chapters 4 Links to an external site. and 6 Links to an external site. identify code requirements for various cement mixtures, including reinforcement for various applications. These chapters also include types of cement used for a multitude of applications.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What factors should be taken into account when repointing masonry?
• What masonry cement is appropriate for foundations below grade?