WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.400 --> 00:00:02.966 Building with materials that are both 2 00:00:02.966 --> 00:00:04.899 beautiful and sturdy, 3 00:00:04.900 --> 00:00:08.133 masonry workers create structures that last. 4 00:00:08.133 --> 00:00:10.099 Masonry workers, also known as masons, 5 00:00:10.100 --> 00:00:12.700 use weatherproof bricks, stones, and concrete 6 00:00:12.700 --> 00:00:14.633 to build new homes and buildings, 7 00:00:14.633 --> 00:00:16.566 and to maintain the historic structures 8 00:00:16.566 --> 00:00:18.166 we want to preserve. 9 00:00:18.166 --> 00:00:20.066 Masons specialize in different materials 10 00:00:20.066 --> 00:00:21.399 and structures: 11 00:00:21.400 --> 00:00:22.633 Brickmasons and blockmasons 12 00:00:22.633 --> 00:00:23.899 build and repair walls, 13 00:00:23.900 --> 00:00:25.666 chimneys, and other structures. 14 00:00:25.666 --> 00:00:26.999 Some specialize in brickwork 15 00:00:27.000 --> 00:00:28.500 for industrial facilities 16 00:00:28.500 --> 00:00:31.366 that can tolerate intensely high temperatures. 17 00:00:31.366 --> 00:00:33.332 Cement masons and concrete finishers 18 00:00:33.333 --> 00:00:34.933 lay walls and sidewalks, 19 00:00:34.933 --> 00:00:36.666 and form the pieces that make up 20 00:00:36.666 --> 00:00:38.866 heavily-used roads and buildings. 21 00:00:38.866 --> 00:00:40.366 Segmental pavers install 22 00:00:40.366 --> 00:00:43.499 interlocking brick walkways, patios, and walls. 23 00:00:43.500 --> 00:00:45.933 Stonemasons carefully cut and select stone 24 00:00:45.933 --> 00:00:48.333 to create patterns as they build walls, 25 00:00:48.333 --> 00:00:51.099 unique fireplaces, and building exteriors. 26 00:00:51.100 --> 00:00:53.700 Terrazzo workers add fine marble chips 27 00:00:53.700 --> 00:00:55.766 into the finish of cement or resin 28 00:00:55.766 --> 00:00:58.699 to create decorative walkways and floors. 29 00:00:58.700 --> 00:01:01.700 Masonry work is fast paced and strenuous. 30 00:01:01.700 --> 00:01:03.933 It includes heavy lifting, using sharp tools, 31 00:01:03.933 --> 00:01:05.866 and working from scaffolds. 32 00:01:05.866 --> 00:01:07.666 In addition to strength and stamina, 33 00:01:07.666 --> 00:01:09.366 masons need the ability to see 34 00:01:09.366 --> 00:01:10.932 subtle color variations 35 00:01:10.933 --> 00:01:12.999 and envision how stones will fit together 36 00:01:13.000 --> 00:01:15.600 to build attractive and stable structures. 37 00:01:15.600 --> 00:01:17.366 Work hours are generally full time, 38 00:01:17.366 --> 00:01:19.599 with some overtime to meet deadlines. 39 00:01:19.600 --> 00:01:22.400 Cold or rainy weather can stop work. 40 00:01:22.400 --> 00:01:24.400 After completing a high school education, 41 00:01:24.400 --> 00:01:26.300 most masons learn on the job 42 00:01:26.300 --> 00:01:29.400 or through a 3- to 4-year apprenticeship.