In masonry wall reinforcing, steel is used in what capacity? In a vertical position within the wall, using steel rebar in spacing recommended by the Engineer of record and complying with all local building codes. Through control joints which will minimize shrinkage, settlements and shear forces with in the walls Only used in structural masonry walls and used less and less in veneer applcations Vertically within the masonry cell openings, horizontally within the mortar beds, and including lintels and ties cast into the wall assembly