Dictionary of Moisture Protection & Restoration

Frost line = Depth at which the earth freezes at a specific location. Frosted work = A type of masonry (ornamental, rusticated) work, having the appearance of frost on plants. Furring = Wood or metal strips fastened to the inside of a masonry wall as a base for interior finishes. Furrowing = Small indentation cut into the mortar bed by trowel; preparation of the mortar bed for the brick. Gauged arch = Arch shaped so that the joints radiate from a common center. . Green = Fresh mortar, mortar that has not set. Ground = A nailing strip placed in masonry walls as a means of attaching trim or furring. Ground course = The horizontal base course of masonry on the ground. Grout = Mortar of pouring consistency to fill voids in building units or between masonry walls. Made of Portland cement, lime, fine aggregates, and water. See high-lift, low- lift grouting.

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