Putting mortar between bricks is formally referred to as laying masonry, building with brick, or specifically applying mortar joints, with the horizontal layers known as bed joints and the vertical gaps called head joints. The process of smoothing, shaping, and finishing these mortar joints once the bricks are laid is called "pointing" or "tuckpointing." Masons use specialized tools like trowels and jointer irons to compact the wet mortar, ensuring a weather-tight seal that prevents water infiltration, structural shifting, and frost damage while creating a neat, aesthetically pleasing architectural finish across the entire brick wall facade.
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