Fechino Files: Weeps and Term Bar
February 2025

I hope you are getting through the cold of the winter without issue, maybe even enjoy throwing a snowball (not an ice ball) at a coworker that deserves it. This month I thought I would do a quick primer on basic flashing installation. As many will have ne

Cavity Wall Design, Air Barrier/Moisture Retarder Design and Workmanship
September 2021

Paul Potts is back with the second half of this informative article.

Flashing Webinar
March 2019

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Flashing” on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM CST.

Weeps: Masonry Weeps
January 2019

Well-designed and well-installed weep vents in modern masonry are integral to the function of cavity wall veneers.

Construction Tolerances: Masonry Veneer and Construction Tolerances
January 2018

The width and alignment of concrete foundations supporting masonry can vary from design requirements by 1/2” and still meet tolerance guidelines.

Flashing Webinar
July 2017

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) will present “Flashing” on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 10:00 AM CDT.

Efflorescence: Preventing Efflorescence
May 2017

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

Hohmann and Barnard, Inc. joins MCAA Strategic Partner Program
January 2017

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to welcome Hohmann and Barnard, Inc. as its newest Strategic Partner.

New masonry products for December 2016
December 2016

New masonry products for December 2016 including tool chests, liquid flashing, and more.

The Fraco Model
December 2016

Fraco has conducted several analyses with masonry contractors to fully understand the sources of productivity for these businesses.

Moisture Management’s Front Line
December 2016

Different masonry types will require different installation and moisture management techniques.

Weeps: Getting the Water Out
December 2016

Drainage in a masonry cavity wall is something we deal with each and every day as we construct our walls. But drainage can be complicated.

Q&A: Brick Veneer Anchors
December 2016

We answer some common questions to Chapter 12 of the TMS 402/ACI 530/ASCE 5 2013 Building Code requirements.

New masonry products for November 2016
November 2016

New masonry products for November 2016 including composite flashing, wagons, footwear, and more.

MAC Seminars: Better Masonry Walls and Tornado Shelters
November 2016

The Masonry Advisory Council (MAC) will present two seminars on the morning of December 7, 2016.