A) Mortar type B) Aesthetic appeal C) Stone color D) Proper foundation
A) To mark the centerline of the wall B) To prevent water damage C) To hold mortar in place D) To angle the wall inward for stability
A) Polished marble B) Manufactured brick C) Local, readily available stone D) Imported granite
A) To add visual interest B) To drain water from the wall C) To tie both sides of the wall together D) To provide a smooth surface
A) Hammer and chisel B) Trowel C) Tape measure D) Level
A) Building a wall very quickly B) Building a wall without mortar C) Using wet stones D) Stacking stones in a specific pattern
A) To prevent water buildup and frost heave B) To encourage plant growth C) To improve the wall's appearance D) To keep the stones clean
A) The top layer of stones B) The foundation C) The drainage system D) A type of mortar
A) Ensuring stones are horizontal and vertical B) Splitting stones C) Mixing mortar D) Transporting stones
A) To add color to the wall B) To provide drainage and stability C) To make the foundation easier to dig D) To protect the stones from erosion
A) Round and smooth B) Long and thin C) Relatively flat and wide D) Pointed and jagged
A) To save time and effort B) To allow for expansion and contraction C) To increase the wall's strength D) To make the wall more attractive
A) Measuring distances B) Driving nails C) Shaping and dressing stones D) Mixing mortar
A) Earplugs B) Respirator C) Steel-toed boots D) Gloves and safety glasses
A) 3 parts cement to 1 part sand B) 1 part cement to 1 part sand C) 1 part cement to 3 parts sand D) Equal parts cement and sand
A) Cleaning the stones B) Finishing the mortar joints C) Placing the stones D) Mixing the mortar
A) Dry and sunny B) Very windy conditions C) Rainy and humid D) Freezing temperatures
A) Above ground level B) Below the frost line C) Depends on the stone color D) 6 inches
A) Filling gaps between stones B) Adding decorative elements C) Strengthening the foundation D) Waterproofing the wall
A) Spiral bond B) Random rubble C) Ashlar pattern D) Coursed rubble
A) Keystone B) Coping stone C) Quoin D) Lintel
A) Stapler and hammer B) Lever and wheelbarrow C) Paintbrush and roller D) Screwdriver and wrench
A) The settling of the foundation B) The cracking of mortar joints C) The growth of moss on the stones D) The expansion of frozen ground
A) To make the wall lighter B) To improve the stone's color C) To ensure proper mortar adhesion D) To prevent insect infestation
A) To allow water to escape B) To provide ventilation C) To decorate the wall D) To hold the stones in place
A) A corner stone, often larger and decorative B) A type of mortar C) A small, thin stone D) A stone used for drainage
A) Plumb bob B) Tape measure C) Shovel D) String line
A) To compact the gravel and create a stable surface B) To loosen the gravel for better drainage C) To mix the gravel with the soil D) To smooth the gravel for aesthetic appeal
A) Using local stones B) Staggered joints C) Inadequate drainage D) A wide foundation
A) Wheelbarrow B) Throwing C) Dragging D) Backpack |