Masonry workers, also known as masons, use bricks, concrete and concrete blocks, and natural and manmade stones to build walkways, walls, and other structures.

Masonry Work involves all of the following skills: Laying bricks and blocks. Chimney building and repairs. Tuck-pointing deteriorated mortar joints and replacing shaled, or porous bricks (restoration) Laying stone with mortar, or dry stacking.

Masonry is a skilled trade involving the artistry and skilled craftsmanship of brickwork, stonework, tiling, and related construction techniques.

History. Masonry is one of the oldest building crafts in the world. The construction of Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, and medieval cathedrals are all examples of masonry. Early structures used the weight of the masonry itself to stabilize the structure against lateral movements.