Masonry Magazine April 1992 Page. 48
BOOKS & FILMS
Stone Flooring SpecGuide explains natural stone flooring, including dimensional stone tiles and agglomerates. $15. Construction Specifications Institute, 601 Madison, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety and Maintenance Training Manual, newly revised and updated, is the first safety manual of its type for rough terrain fork lift operation. Developed to promote compliance with OSHA safety regulations, greater job safety, respect for proper care of equipment and greater productivity through proper operating procedures, the manual includes 67 photos and 24 diagrams and consists of 68 pages. Written exam consists of 80 questions. $10 members. $20 non-members. Mason Contractors Association of America, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521.
Water Penetration Tests of Masonry Walls information sheet provides a concise reference on the subject, and a summary of the history, test procedures and results of extensive research performed at Construction Technology Laboratories. $2.50. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
1992 edition of the AED Green Book, with averaged 1991 rental rates and equipment specifications for construction equipment includes a newly added lift and material handling equipment section which regroups forklifts, rough terrain forklifts, cranes and aerial work platforms into one section. More than 900 rental source listings are provided. $50. Associated Equipment Distributors, Postoffice Box 97724, Chicago, IL 60678.
Directory of Corporate Property and Facilities identifies nearly 13,000 top corporate decision makers in real estate, engineering, construction and facility management. The directory covers over 700 major companies and 6,700 divisions/subsidiaries. $545. Brendan Partners, 16824 Kercheval Place, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.
LITERATURE REVIEW
Vacuum blasting system is described in a four page brochure. System eliminates the environmental and operator hazards of open blasting, and can be used indoors or out where conventional blasting enclosures cannot be utilized. Inventive Machine, Box 369, Bolivar, OH 44612.
Motorized wheelbarrow is described in color brochure and VHS videotape which also lists capabilities and specifications of the machine. Powered by a 5hp Briggs and Stratton engine, it can climb and descend inclines up to 35 at a safe 1-3mph pace. HP WheelBurro, Box 1801, Evanston, IL 60204.
Automatic ladder leveler which instantly and automatically adjusts to any uneven surface, eliminating unsafe blocking, is described and illustrated in a literature sheet. The leveler, which works equally well on level surfaces, automatically adjusts up to nine inches, adds less than five pounds to the ladder, is UL approved and fits any width or length of aluminum or fiber glass extension ladder. Jershon, Box 606, Hart, MI 49420.
Installation Guide to Patios and Walkways brochure illustrates techniques and includes construction on the necessary materials and tools to use for excavation, base preparation, sand setting bed, cutting and laying the pavers. Pave-Tech, Box 31126, Bloomington, MN 55431.
Pneumatic power tools for sanding, finishing, grinding, scaling, cutting, drilling, filing and chamfering are described in a twenty-eight page catalog. Nitto Kohki USA, 808C North Central, Wood Dale, IL 60191.
Comprehensive 56 page catalog lists publications available from the Portland Cement Association, along with computer software, audiovisuals, and brochures. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
Lightweight perlite insulating concrete and perlite loose fill masonry insulation is described in a catalog which contains R value tables, roof assembly design numbers, physical property data as well as approvals for perlite concrete roof insulation and concrete reroofing base. Sample specification is included. Perlite Institute, 88 New Dorp Place, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Estimating software for contractors and subcontractors is described in a literature package which outlines systems capabilities and functions. In addition to basic estimating functions, system gives the exact material as well as material and labor costs. Workhorses, 805-B 14th Street, Golden, CO 80401.
Electric sandpile heater, designed specifically with winter in mind, which maintains water and sand at a constant temperature 24 hours a day, at a cost of less than $3 per day, is described and illustrated in prod-
ERRATUM
PHOTO OF THE WESTPORT House Apartments, which appeared on our November/December cover, was erroneously positioned on page 5 of the January/February issue. Caption correctly describes the cover photo depicting Walt Disney World's Sleeping Beauty Castle.
ARCHER DIAMOND and Abrasive Blade address in the Masonry Expo '92 Exhibitor's listing on page 21. January/February issue, was wrong. Correct address is 8710 East 33rd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46226.
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