Masonry Magazine August 1995 Page. 37
LITERATURE REVIEW
Directory of masonry publications contains detailed descriptions of publications, brochures and visual aids, along with commercial interest videotapes available through MIA. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067.
Tools and equipment catalog contains details on some 1,200 hand tools and equipment for the brick, tile, cement, plaster and drywall finishing trades. Sixty page catalog contains many new items and innovations in hand tools. Kraft Tool, 619 East 19th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.
Education and training materials for the mason contractor are described in a brochure which lists prices and ordering information. Topics covered include estimating, marketing, cold weather masonry, material handling, management, brick and block construction and safety. MCAA, 1550 Spring Road, Suite 320, Oak Brook, IL 60521.
Mortar and concrete mixers are featured in a 12 page brochure which details features, benefits and specifications. Stone Construction Equipment, Box 150, Honeoye, NY 14471.
Modular space office buildings which provide an ideal environment for construction offices, field offices or storage spaces are pictured and described in a brochure which contains specifications and details feature options. GE Capital, 426 West Lancaster, Devon, PA 19333.
Catalog of publications and audio visuals includes an index of technical notes on brick construction, engineering and research digests, videos, computer programs and publications for the bricklayer, home builders and home buyers, along with prices and ordering information. Brick Institute of America, 11490 Commerce Park Drive, Reston, VA 22091.
Gas fireplace catalog has product descriptions and comparisons as well as explanations of sizes, accessories and Btu input. Diagrams and photos explain technology, direct venting and upventing systems, trim kits, doors, log sets and fan kits. Heatilator, 1915 West Saunders, Mt. Pleasant, IA 52641.
Power tools and accessories for industry and construction are illustrated and described in a 150 page catalog, which lists special features and technical specifications. Black and Decker, 701 East Joppa Drive, Towson, MD 21286.
Full line of contractor hand tools and light equipment are featured in a 116 page catalog for the building trades. Specialty, hard to find items, along with levels, trowels and jointers are among the 3,000-plus items featured. Bon Tool, 4430 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
Skid-steer loaders and compact excavators, along with a wide array of attachments and options are illustrated and described in a 32-page, 4-color catalog. Melroe Company, Box 6019, Fargo, ND 58108.
Interlocking paver tiles for use over single ply roofing are pictured and described in a four page brochure, which contains a ballast paver selection chart based on building heights, basic wind speed and exposure conditions. Roofblok, Box 2624, Fitchburg, MA 01420.
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