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Under certain conditions of design, it may be necessary to add a vapor retarder or air barrier to building walls to control both surface and interstitial condensation. Masonry construction is neither vapor nor air resistant.

The “Triple Botton Line” is often used when evaluating the sustainability of a project. It is represented by the three Ps. Which of the following is NOT one of the three Ps?

CMU construction is often cost-effective and saves time for the following reasons. (select all that apply)

What is the most important tool of a mason? This tool is an extension the mason’s hand.

Plasticizers and colors may be added to the concrete mixture to aid in making blocks of different shapes and colors.

Mortar plays two important roles in masonry construction: 1) it bonds units together, and 2) it also holds them apart.

Light-weight block has a higher fire rating than normal block.

There are three requirements for efflorescence. Which of the following is NOT one of the three requirements?

Flashing is needed anywhere that the downward movement of water to the weeps is interrupted.

Name the popular bond pattern shown in the following figure.