Title: Spread mortar on block.
Course: Masonry I (17008-I) > Section: Laying Concrete Masonry Units

Spreading should include

- mortar on both sides of the block
- web spread when applicable
- maintaining a uniform thickness to support another unit
- finishing with a 3/8 inch bed joint.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is a shell of a block?
- What determines whether it is necessary to put mortar on the cross webs?

NCCER Masonry Standards

Level One, Module Five (28104-13): Mortar

This module explains the types and properties of mortar and the materials used in the mixture, including admixtures; provides instructions for mixing mortar by machine; and describes how to properly apply and store mortar.