SaverSystems Joins Silver Tier of Masonry Alliance Program
June 2023

SaverSystems, a company that offers innovative solutions to protect, restore, and upgrade chimneys and fireplaces, has committed to the Silver Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program.

Looking At Structural Brick
January 2022

Get more information on structural brick with the help of MCAA Strategic Partner Belden Brick Company.

NATIONAL MASONRY INSTRUCTORS ASSOCIATION 2021 Update
August 2021

Read up on what the NMIA has been up to thus far in 2021.

Many Resources Available for MCAA Members
September 2020

Discover all the benefits of being an MCAA and our Technical Resources that are available online.

Fire: The Fire Triangle
January 2019

Fire can be compared to a triangle. Three sides are necessary to make a triangle and three ingredients are necessary to cause a fire.

The Heart of the Home
December 2018

Fireplaces usually represent comfort in a place or home, especially the ones built with brick and stone. Read about the historical and physical breakdown of fireplaces.

False fire-related claims can undermine public confidence in building codes and masonry designs
May 2016

False marketing claims that negate fire safety have the potential to destroy the public’s trust in both masonry construction and building codes.

Good as gold
January 2016

This rustic country lodge-style home derives much of its identity and charm from the extensive use of masonry, both inside and out.

Masonry Fireplace & Chimney Handbook
January 2016

The 174 page handbook includes building codes and energy requirements, design, specifications and construction data for residential masonry fireplaces.

Safety through masonry
June 2015

The Masonry Alliance for Code and Standards is working to develop and submit code changes that will ultimately make buildings and their residents safer.

Tremron Hardscapes expands operations to Atlanta
May 2015

Tremron, the largest hardscape manufacturer in the Southeastern US, expands its operations with the opening of a new manufacturing facility in the Metro Atlanta area.

Dentinger inducted to Masonry Hall of Fame
February 2015

On Thursday, February 5, 2015, the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) inducted Bill Dentinger into the Masonry Hall of Fame.

Masonry Construction announces Project of the Year
November 2014

Hanley Wood’s Masonry Construction has selected two 2014 Projects of the Year.

Taking tailgating to the next level
August 2014

America’s leading wood burning brick oven manufacturer has created the custom-designed Tailgater tailgate oven.

PCA expands codes department
August 2014

William “Jay” Hall returns to the Portland Cement Association (PCA) as manager of codes and standards, working out of Keysville, Virginia.

Premocoat Bonder and Sealer
July 2014

Cresco Concrete Products’ Premocoat Bonder is used as an adhesion promoter for cement based coatings and an admixture to enhance UV and moisture resistance.