Restoring the Historic Chickasaw Nation Boarding School
December 2016

In 2014—15, Chickasaw Nation officials funded a complete restoration of the historic Chickasaw Nation Boarding School for possible use as a museum.

Joints: Repointing Mortar Joints
February 2016

A repair that is generally performed as part of normal building maintenance involves repointing mortar joints with new mortar, also known as tuck pointing.

Spider offers access for chimney stack maintenance
January 2016

Spider recently offered a custom, suspended scaffolding solution for tuck-pointing and brick repair work on the 125-foot-tall chimney stack at Lane Tech High School in Chicago.

Masonry Repair and Restoration Techniques webinar
December 2014

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present Masonry Repair and Restoration Techniques on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 10:00 AM CST.

Making the cut
April 2014

A detailed review of many of the industry’s newest saw blades available to masons.

Saws and saw blades review
February 2014

Following is a review of some of the latest and greatest saws and saw blades available for your masonry jobsite arsenal.

Announcement of 2014-2015 MCA Board
December 2013

Election results for the 2014-2015 Board of the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis were recently announced.

Spider provides suspended scaffolding, fall protection
August 2013

Spider provides a complete suspended access solution for inspection and repair work on the Penterra Plaza in Denver, CO.

Strides in saw blades
March 2012

Long life, durability and a reasonable price — these are what you need in a masonry saw blade, and manufacturers are answering the call.

New masonry products for February 2012
February 2012

New masonry products for February 2012 including dust control, cordless power tools, skid steers and more.

Preserving national historic treasures
January 2012

Qualified masonry professionals play an instrumental role in the restoration of the visual and physical integrity of historic buildings.

Historic building gets renewed lease on life
August 2011

Dalton Apartments in Gary, Ind., has come back from the edge of ruin, thanks to interior rehab and a skilled exterior repair and restoration cleaning.

Exceptional Experience
March 2010

You wouldn’t expect a first-year mason to have completed both a tour with the Peace Corps and a master’s degree. But Craig Nabors is a determined individual.

Case Study: Staining
October 2009

Saint Francis Hospital management was concerned about the building’s negative public perception and decided to stain the entire building.

Tuckpointing and Repointing Tools
October 2008

To cut, clean and refill a mortar joint with fresh mortar, known as tuckpointing, is part of a standard maintenance package for brick and block buildings.