tooled joint

tooled joint

1. Any mortar joint finished with a tool, other than a trowel, that compresses and shapes the mortar; common types include a beaded joint, concave joint, and raked joint. See also: Joint

2. Any masonry joint that has been prepared with a tool before the mortar in the joint has set rigidly. See also: Mortar joint

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tooled joint

tooled joint

Any masonry joint that has been prepared with a tool before the mortar in the joint has set rigidly.

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