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BOOKS & FILMS
`Trowel Tips: Cleaning Masonry describes how to assure satisfactory cleaning of masonry by careful planning, evaluation of cleaning requirements, and selection of appropriate cleaning techniques. Practical construction tips on how to minimize cleaning requirements are also included. $2. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
`Lien and Bond Claims in the 50 States explains the lien rights available in each state, who may claim them, any required notice to the owner and how and when to file a lien and initiate a suit. $38. American Subcontractors Association, 1004 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
`Concrete masonry technology experts list contains details about more than 100 experts in everything from design services to construction inspections, and from resolving disputes to serving as expert witnesses. List is indexed by areas of expertise and location. A section provides a brief overview of each firm. $13. NCMA, 2302 Horse Pen Road, Herndon, VA 22071.
`Noise Control With Concrete Masonry, a 20 page manual addressing the isolation of unwanted sound in multi-family dwellings, contains a discussion of the principles of sound transmission and the relevant properties of masonry. $9. Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada, 6060 Sunrise Vista Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610.
`The Loadbearing Brick Home (Brick Builder Note #8) explains how a loadbearing brick home is built, while pointing out the advantages of the system. The note covers the systems currently in use and include descriptions of interior finish systems that can be used. $1. Brick Institute of America, 11490 Commerce Park Drive, Reston, VA 22091.
`Mortars for Masonry Walls discusses desirable properties of mortar specifications and types, mortar components, measuring materials, white and colorized mortars, mixing, retempering, all weather construction and ready mixed mortars. $4.50. Portland Cement Association, 5420 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
LITERATURE REVIEW
`Brochure highlights design and construction capabilities of segmental retaining wall units while illustrating the product in residential, commercial, transportation and flood control applications. Versa-Lok Retaining Wall Systems, Box 9116, North Street, St. Paul, MN 55109.
`Brochure features the full line of stone mixers including features, benefits and options available. Stone Construction Equipment, 32 E. Main Street, Honeoye, NY 14471. Phone 716/ 229-5141.
`Articulating cranes, with capacities from 22,000 to 32,000 ft-lb and horizontal reaches to 63'3" with dual inner boom length cylinders, are illustrated and described in an eight page brochure which contains detailed specifications and complete list of options. IMT, 500 Highway 18 West, P.O. Box 189, Garner, IA 50438.
`Catalog explains the purpose of fireplace doors and shows how to select the correct fireplace door style. Color photos show details of cabinet and bi-fold doors. Heatilator, 1915 W. Saunders Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641.
`Resin reinforced marble and granite look alike floor tiles are featured in a full color catalog. A complete color palette and specifying information is also provided. PermaGrain Products, 13 W. Third Street, Media, PA 19063.
`Guide includes a program index and information on all the safety, health and environmental training programs available. DuPont, Wilmington, DE 19898.
`Masonry & Concrete Consultants, Inc. SERVICES-Analysis of Existing Problems -Design Assistance and Testing -Masonry Restoration -Contract Claims-Expert Witness -Experience Includes-Precast and Masonry Panels, Load Bearing Masonry, Glass Block, Marble and Stone
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