Bricklayer Red Seal Certification

Portland cement, lime, mortar types M through O, working time, retempering, and hot/cold weather effects on mortar.

Running bond, brick positions (header, stretcher, soldier, rowlock), cut brick types, leads, and story poles.

Joint profiles, jointing tools, concave joints for weather resistance, and proper joint thickness.

Wythes, cavity walls, wall ties, brick ledges, corbels, lintels, pilasters, bond beams, and reinforcing steel.

Arch types, keystone placement, centering and formwork, and structural support over openings.

Through-wall flashing, weep holes, drip edges, flashing materials, sills, copings, and parapet walls.

Natural stone veneer installation, anchor slots, scratch coats, modified thinset, and three-coat stucco systems.

Chimney caps, height requirements, flue liners, fire brick, refractory mortar, fire walls, and masonry fire ratings.

Tuckpointing, repointing depth, expansion joints, sealants, backer rods, masonry cleaning, and sealers.