Cavity Wall: Stone Slab Veneer/Reinforced Concrete Block
February 2025

Dutch Quality StoneTM Debuts New, Nuanced Oak Blend™ Colorway for Three Profiles
March 2024

LAS VEGAS (February 27, 2024) — Westlake Royal Building ProductsTM (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK) announces Oak Blend™, a captivating new colorway available across Dutch Quality Stone brand’s three distinct stone profiles:

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
May 2019

The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is new American Gothic Style church in the prairie landscape on the edge of the bustling college town of Stillwater, Okla.

Distinctive New Colors for Reflection Stone Masonry Units by County Materials
June 2017

County Materials Corporation has expanded our collection of Reflection Stone™ Masonry Units to include four new colors.

Last-Minute Stone Solution for a Modern Design
December 2016

Architects for the BBVA Compass bank envisioned a modern façade, clad mostly with metal panels. However, the city of Kingwood, Texas, rejected the plan.

Pillsbury A-Mill Artists’ Lofts Get a Lift
December 2016

The Pillsbury A-Mill was erected in 1881 in Minneapolis, Minn., and operated two of the most powerful direct-drive waterwheels ever built.

Drainage and Air Circulation Help Prolong the Life and Look of August Apartment Complex
November 2016

For a new apartment complex in Austin, Texas, the developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible.

The ‘wow’ factor
March 2016

With an eye on the future, the University of Wyoming (UW) set out to build an extraordinary welcome center that would embody, in every detail, the UW brand.

The dos and don’ts of masonry anchors
March 2016

Masonry construction is a combination of three groups: designers, manufacturers and installers. Installers will purchase anchors either from manufacturers or distributors.

Masonry program sets up career path to engineering
February 2016

Meridian High School senior Kendra Guthrie is mixing cement, cutting chicken wire and placing stone on a front porch of a Habitat for Humanity home – all to prepare for college.

Northwest Ohio Masonry & Stone, LLC, the exclusive provider of StoneCoat®
June 2015

Northwest Ohio Masonry & Stone, LLC is the newest enterprise for Dave Boothe, long time business owner in northwest Ohio.

Stone: ASTM Standards for Dimension Stone
November 2014

ASTM International publishes a number of standards for dimension stone that can be useful for design professionals and contractors alike.

Restoring the Capitol Building
November 2014

I had the rare opportunity to tour the exterior of the U.S. Capitol building with Mary Oehrlein, Architect of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. I learned that the upkeep is ongoing.

Calcium Carbonate Efflorescence in Stone Masonry Veneer webinar
August 2013

The MCAA will present Calcium Carbonate Efflorescence in Stone Masonry Veneer on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at 10:00 AM CDT.

NAHB study shows national consumers prefer brick
April 2013

A new study shows that consumers prefer genuine clay brick exteriors on a national scale.

Using housewrap for masonry applications
January 2013

This article will take a look at what constitutes a WRB, what types are available, and what steps should be taken during installation.