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Reminder: Free masonry stone veneer webinar

Words: Mason ContractorsThis is your last chance to register for the Mason Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA) free Best Practices for Masonry Stone Veneer products on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM CST, presented by Oldcastle Building Products.

The choice of concrete masonry in the building's envelope provides a durable and permanent material that will last the life of a building. In this course, you will learn about the following:
  • The variety of masonry and stone veneer products available
  • Design options that affect choices
  • Achieving variations in texture, pattern, and color through modular design
  • Critical detailing and project management
  • Preventing moisture penetration
Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive 1.00 credit in the masonry products discipline upon completion of this course.

Space is limited. Register for Best Practices for Masonry Stone Veneer Products.

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live for a full schedule of MCAA’s Live Webinar Series.
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