MASONRY Magazine

Case Study: Battersea Power Station

Words: Cassandra Stern

Battersea Power Station has long held a unique place in British industrial architecture. For masonry professionals, it represents something even more specific. It is one of the largest brick buildings ever completed, a structure that demonstrates both the

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Case Study: Battersea Power Station

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No Shortcuts: The Journey of Real Stone
Words: Rob McKay

Have you ever stopped and really thought about how that stone on the wall got there? I don’t mean the install...not the mortar, the scratch coat, or the clean-up. I mean the whole journey. From the first cut in the earth to the

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In the world of masonry restoration and retrofit, the goal is always the same: preserve the character and craftsmanship of historic structures while ensuring their long-term stability. But anyone who has worked on century-old brick or stone buildings know
Helical Beaming: Strengthening Masonry from the Inside Out
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THE MYTH: Masonry Lasts Forever It’s strong, yes, but movement, moisture, and time still take their toll. Common Causes Why Masonry Fails: - Differential movement - Thermal expansion & contraction - Moisture intrusion & freeze–thaw - Corrosion of steel
A Practical Guide to Modern Masonry Restoration
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Chairman's Message: BLINK OF AN EYE AND YOU’RE OUT THE DOOR

In college, I was general manager of the university radio station. A perk of being the manager was that I assigned myself a choice shift as a disc jockey. It was a hoot. We all tried foolish ways to stand out in our shows. A silly thing I did was when I s

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