Like brick chisels, masonry chisels are generally used only to score the stone; as with glass cutting, the task involves scoring first, then breaking along the score line.

Traditional brick construction is increasingly unsustainable. Some architects think that ‘unloved’ stone from local quarries is the ultimate low-cost, low-carbon building material ...

Changing aesthetic preferences, cost considerations, and technological advancements in construction materials make brick facades less popular. Alternatives include stone, rainscreens, fiber cement … ...