Title: (Optional) Select masonry cement based on a specific job.
Course: Building Trades I (17009-I) > Section: MASONRY: Identifying and Mixing Masonry Cements

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 and 6 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?