Masonry Magazine August 1984 Page. 35
Letters to the Editor
owners or architects when we knew that some of the materials were wrong for the job. We talked when we should have yelled No! If a job did not hold up it was the fault of the masonry as a whole or the mason contractor who executed the project... wrong brick, wrong mortars, wrong control joints, but very seldom wrong design. If we are to bring our industry back, we must be more cognizant of the materials we use, the proper design, and good workmanship. In restoration, some of the old work is just beautiful. It makes you proud to be a part of our trade.
Thank you for letting me get on my soapbox.
Louis A. Marnella
Lou Marnella & Associates
Erie, Pennsylvania
You're welcome. Thanks for expressing your thoughts on this fascinating and timely subject.
Spirit of Cooperation
Editor:
Your fine publication was a topic of discussion at a recent meeting of the Promotion Committee of the New England Concrete Masonry Association. The committee agreed that it would like to see more articles on the uses and advantages of concrete masonry in the printed media, both your magazine and others.
To that end, we are writing to find out if there is some way we can help. Specifically, are there particular topics on which we might provide articles in the future? Do you have other suggestions for increasing the exposure for concrete masonry in your publication?
We would be happy to hear your thoughts on this matter, particularly since the Promotion Committee periodically reassesses the use of its time and budget, and could be in a position to act on your suggestions.
Jacquelyn T. Coleman
Assistant Executive Director
New England Concrete Masonry Association
Bloomfield, Connecticut
As we replied to the writer, we're very pleased with her organization's interest in Masonry magazine. We work very closely with the national group the National Concrete Masonry Association-which, for example, provided the photos and editorial material for this month's feature story on concrete masonry construction. We will continue to welcome news regarding the concrete masonry field, including personal news items, since there is such a close bond between the various regional concrete masonry associations and the Mason Contractors Association of America. We look forward to hearing from our readers in this regard as well as their valued contributions to this column.-Ed.
International Interest
Editor:
I feel interested in your Association. If you do not mind, I really need some of your information.
Could you send me your catalogs or brochures? Have you got a journal? How could I subscribe to your journal? If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.
I shall look forward to receiving your best answer soon. Thank you for your kindness and attention in this point.
Said Komaruzzaman, MSCE
Jakarta, Indonesia
Over the past several years, Masonry has received numerous subscription requests from many European countries as well as from such far-flung places as Algeria, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. While we welcome such interest, the complexities and expense involved with international mail regulations preclude us from accepting foreign subscriptions, the only exceptions being our immediate neighbors, Canada and Mexico.-Ed.
Advertising Pays Off
Editor:
Enclosed is camera-ready copy we would like to submit for our next ad in Masonry. We have had excellent success with our ad in your magazine and can credit several machine sales directly to that particular ad. Looking forward to working with you in the future.
J. W. Parker
Vice President
Kem-O-Kleen, Inc.
Englewood, Colorado
Thanks for the plug.
Letters to the Editor
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