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Understanding the Differences and Benefits of Cast Stone, Architectural Precast and GFRC webinar

Words: Mason ContractorsThe Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present Understanding the Differences and Benefits of Cast Stone, Architectural Precast and GFRC on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM CDT.

The contents of this webinar will include:
  1. Understanding the differences/advantages of cast stone, precast, natural stone and calcium silicate (trade name- Arriscraft) and GFRC.
  2. Assistance that a manufacturer can provide in using each of the above products.
  3. Reasons to purchase from manufacturers that are members of associations that require manufacturing standards, testing and quality control.
  4. Importance of shop drawing review and scheduling.
Mason contractors registered for Masonry Certification will receive 1.00 credit in the Masonry Products discipline upon completion of this course.

Register for Understanding the Differences and Benefits of Cast Stone, Architectural Precast and GFRC at www.masoncontractors.org/live.

2013 Live Webinar Season Pass

The Live Webinar Season Pass gives you and your entire company year-round access to all live and on demand recorded webinars for the calendar year. Sign up today for as little as $300.00.

Visit www.masoncontractors.org/live for more information and to view a full schedule of MCAA’s Live Webinar Series.
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