Masonry

: The term masonry can also refer to Freemasonry

Uniformity and rusticity

The selection of the brick used, especially for color, will effect the appearance of the final surface. In buildings built during the 1970's, a high degree of uniformity of brick and accuracy in masonry was typical. In later periods this style was thought to be too sterile, so attempts were made to emulate older, rougher work. Some brick surfaces are made to look particularly rustic by including "burnt" bricks, which have a darker color or an irregular shape. Others may use antique salvage bricks, or new bricks may be artificially aged by applying various surface treatments.

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