Masonry Magazine June 1993 Page. 33
PRE-BLENDED MORTAR
BLENDED to meet the precise spec and color required, dry pre-blended mortar mix in a bulk bag eliminates the possibility of human error in mixing mortar. Computer batched and blended, the mix yields exactly the product called for. Material comes in bulk bags weighing between 2,000-3,000 pounds. Bags are emptied into a special silo which holds up to 7 bags of material. Water is then added to start the mixing process. Package Pavement, Route 52, Box 408, Stormville, NY 12582.
PASTEL COLOR MASONRY UNITS
FILLED and polished masonry units with smooth terrazzo-like surfaces, are now available in a spectrum of pastel colors, which will include soft shades like pink, yellow and light green. After the initial grinding process, the pores and interstices of the units are filled with a cementitious grout, faces are then polished smooth and a clear acrylic seal is applied to the face, resulting in a smooth finished surface. Trenwyth Industries, One Connelly Road, Box 438, Emigsville, PA 17318.
PROTECTION BOARD
EXTRUDED polystyrene foam protection board sandwiched between strong, non-perforated plastic film laminates, is recommended for use with perimeter masonry and concrete walls where waterproofing is the primary requirement. The 14" fan-folded sheet, designed to protect the waterproofing membrane around the foundation from damage during backfill, is made in a four by fifty foot section. Dow Chemical, Box 1206, Midland, MI 48674.
GROUND MONITOR
GROUND continuity monitor plugs and connectors provide a permanent solution to complying with most of OSHA's Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program. Equipment is designed so glow of its lamp will automatically monitor ground continuity and wiring conditions around the clock. Ericson, 42 Hamann Parkway, Box 890, Willoughby, OH 44094.
POWER CUTTER
DESIGNED for use with 8 gpm hydraulic power packs, high performance power cutter with an off-center drive can cut as deep as ten inches with a 14" blade. Designed for simple and fast servicing, it cuts through block walls, reinforced concrete, brick and masonry with ease. Partner Industrial, 9054 West Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143.
HIGH EFFICIENCY FIREPLACE
HIGH efficiency woodburning fireplace provides twice the heating efficiency of conventional woodburning fireplaces with less than half the emissions. Its clean burn produces absolute minimal particulate emissions. Its large, high temperature-resistant ceramic glass doors allow safe viewing enjoyment. The ample-sized firebox and sturdy steel grate accepts logs up to 21" or 28 pounds of hardwood. Heatilator, 1915 West Saunders, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641.
GUARDIAN PAVER
DEVELOPED in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, use of new guardian paver will help make the presence and location of areas such as crosswalks, curb cuts, ramps and entrances easier to detect. Exposed face of the paver has eight slightly raised domes which create a texture that can be easily identified by pedestrians. Because the paver is meant to be installed to contrast visually with adjoining surfaces, the paver is available in several shades and colors. Cushwa Brick, Box 160, Williamsport, MD 21795.
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