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This article refers to the building structure component; for the fraternal organization see Freemasonry.
A mason laying mortar on top of a finished course of blocks prior to placing the next course.
Masonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar and the term "masonry" can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick stone such as marble granite travertine limestone; concrete block glass block and tile. Masonry is generally a highly durable form of construction. However the materials used the quality of the mortar and workmanship and the pattern the units are assembled in can strongly affect the durability of the overall masonry construction.
Masonry units such as brick tile stone glass brick or concrete block generally conform to the requirements specified in the 2005 International Building Code Section 2103.
