Masonry Magazine October 1995 Page. 49
LITERATURE REVIEW
Brick veneer and paving tile brochure contains information on entire line of products for exterior and interioir walls, floors, fireplaces and hearths. Castaic Brick, 32300 Old Ridge Route Road, Castaic, CA 91310.
Diamond cutting tools for stone and concrete material are detailed in a brochure which shows the blades at work meeting the needs of the stone, tile and construction industries. Dimas Industries, 123 West Progress, Princeton, IL 60356.
High temperature fire protection and insulation materials and systems are detailed in a brochure which contains data on thermal resistance, flammability and properties data; recommended applications; size and quantity availability; and installation information. Thermal Ceramics, Box 923, Augusta, GA 30903.
Pre-engineered masonry and fireplace chimney systems are illustrated and described in literature sheets which feature detailed product specifications, insulation factors and installation details. Isokem 8917 Western Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256.
Roto-trowels for densifying, floating or finishing are illustrated and described in a four page brochure which details features, options and accessories. Stow Manufacturing, Box 490, Binghamton, NY 13902.
Fifteen new hand trowels are featured in illustrated catalog of surface preparation and industrial hand tools. Ranging in blade size from 4-1/2"x9" to 4-1/2"x18", the trowels feature handles that conform to the shape of the hand, stainless steel blades and cast aluminum alloy blade mountings fastened with stainless steel rivets. Catalog provides detailed descriptions of tools for masonry and cement, maintenance tools and protective covers. Hyde Tools, 54 Eastford Road, Southbridge, MA 01550.
Complete "soup to nuts" service for the creation, design and production of sales and marketing literature, is detailed in product literature. Package prices include copyrighting, design, illustration, photography, desktop publishing, complete pre-press, printing and binding. Bloomington Offset, 1705 South Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL 61702.
Free scale model retaining wall units are perfect for demonstrating mortarless installation, and free drafting templates can be used to layout plan-view curves, corners and angles in a variety of scales. Versa-Lok, Box 9220, St. Paul, MN 55109.
Publications catalog consists of 76 pages of comprehensive data on masonry and concrete publications, along with prices and ordering information. ACI International, Box 19150, Detroit, MI 48219.
Directory of Publications details contents of masonry publications containing technical information on such subjects as brick, block, grouting, codes and specifications, masonry engineering, veneer, reinforcing steel in masonry, inspection, fireplaces, chimneys, energy and videos. Masonry Institute of America, 2550 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90057.
High Impact brochure details features, benefits and specifications of line of trench compactors. Stone Construction Equipment, 32 East Main, Honeoye, NY 14471.
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