Masonry
Masonry, the official publication of the Mason Contractors Association of America, covers every aspect of the mason contractor profession - equipment and techniques, building codes and standards, business planning, promoting your business, legal issues and more. Read or subscribe to Masonry magazine at www.masonrymagazine.com.
222 articles by Masonry:
Revolutionizing the environmental impact of masonry
CalStar Products is addressing the need for a high-performing brick that achieves a traditional look and feel, while offering improved environmental credentials. Full story
Fixin’ Up the Ritz
The San Francisco Ritz Carlton Condominiums and Residences undergoes a restoration. Full story
Polyether-Based Sealants and Adhesives Offer Performance, Safety and Low VOCs
Polyether-based sealants and adhesives, the advanced formulation polymers are now becoming the new standard among some U.S. architects and contractors. Full story
Levels and Measuring
The following is a showcase reviewing just a few of the measuring and leveling products that are available to our industry today. Full story
Accomplishing a Goal
Bradley Wright is the unprecedented, three-time winner of this year’s SkillsUSA masonry contest. Full story
Cold Weather Mortar and Grout Mixing Solution
One of the largest costs and inefficiencies of working in the winter or any cold weather condition is generating a steady supply of warm water for mixing mortar and grout. Full story
Product Watch: Winged Wire Tie Brick Veneer Anchor
The WWTA anchor for residential and commercial brick veneer construction is new from Heckmann Building Products. Full story
Opportunities to Help in Haiti
Michael J. King, SE, is working in Haiti on a plan to repair and rehabilitate structures following the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake. Full story
Product Watch: WORKHORSE Scaffolding
This year Non-Stop Scaffolding introduced a new product, WORKHORSE scaffolding. Full story
Product Watch: AS170 Brick and Mortar Saw
Arbortech’s AS170 brick and mortar saw offers extreme levels of precision, accuracy and control, and safety. Full story
Mason Finds Win-Win Solution for CVS Store
Step-flashing was specified for a new CVS, but mason Joe Montalvo knew it would eat up massive amounts of time and labor, and looked for an alternative. Full story
Exceptional Experience
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. Full story
Quick Change
Luis Martell started out in the auto mechanics program. Ten months later, he was participating in the SkillsUSA National Masonry Contest. Full story
Persistence and Continued Technical Education
A three-year student in the masonry program at Harford Tech High School, Gary Kline has applied for admission to The Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. Full story
Apprentice Wins Fourth Year Contest
Darren Tobolt of Bloomville, Ohio, received 1st place honors in the Brick Division of the International Apprentice Contest. Full story
Father and Son
David Rader has been the masonry instructor at Pioneer Career and Technical Center since 1981 and has sponsored 12 students at SkillsUSA. Full story
Hanson Hardscapes Aquaflow Permeable Paving System
Hanson Hardscapes completed the first installation of its Aquaflow permeable paving system at the Toyota of Stuart dealership in Stuart, Fla., one year ago. Full story
Jared Gandy: Winner and Entrepreneur
Jared Gandy won the secondary division of the SkillsUSA Masonry Contest, thanks to his high standards and extraordinary work ethic. Full story
2009 International Stone Architecture Award Winners
Architects were recently selected by an international jury to receive Veronafiere/Marmomacc’s International Stone Architecture Award. Full story
On a Positive Note…
Shelby Crawford has proven her doubters wrong with continued success as a masonry student. Full story
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