Title: Inspect metal frames.
Course: Masonry III (17008-III) > Section: Constructing Commercial Masonry

Inspection should include checking for proper alignment with the wall (square and plumb).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How should metal frames be anchored?
- Why is it extremely important that a frame be square and plumb?
- What is the difference in a flush frame and a wrap-around frame?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level Two, Module Four (28204-14): Masonry Openings and Metal Work

Module 28204-14 provides instruction on the methods and materials used to install masonry openings and to tie wythes together and to structural elements.

Level Two, Module Three (28203-14): Reinforced Masonry

This module describes the use of grout and other types of reinforcement, such as reinforcing steel, to strengthen and support masonry structures. The module also describes the locations where grout can be used and the techniques for placement.