Let's talk about something we all care deeply about: the longevity of our work. You and I both know the feeling of pride when we step back and look at a finished project. We're in the business of creating structures that not only look good but also stand

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Unique Industries Kem-O-Kleen will renew its Silver membership in the 2025 Masonry Alliance Program.

Unique Industries, manufacturer of innovative Kem-O-Kleen hot water systems for new masonry and restoration cleaning, has joined the Silver Tier in the Masonry Alliance Program.

Learn more our MCAA's newest Strategic Partner PROSOCO.

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

Efflorescence is a deposit of soluble salts on the surface of masonry, but it can sometimes be a telltale of larger issues.

Graffiti removal isn’t as easy as it would seem. MASONRY examines the ways to do so without compromising the masonry beneath it.

Read up on the steps we should take in order to continue being safe on and off a jobsite while using chemicals.

Cleaning is usually carried out as the final step when building new masonry, removing mortar smears, grout spills, and other construction-related stains.

There are situations when cleaning masonry surfaces is desired or necessary to maintain their appearance or prevent premature deterioration.

You can minimize the potential for efflorescence if you pay special attention to the materials that are being used and jobsite procedures.

PROSOCO has introduced a new product that meets the EPA's safer product standards.

Efflorescence forms when water moving through walls leave salts at the wall face.

With 150,000 square feet of limestone, the Kansas City Power and Light building has prominently adorned the city’s downtown skyline since its construction in 1931.

Not every white substance showing up on the face of a wall is efflorescence. Even in new construction, calcium deposits or lime run is often mistaken for e