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LEAD MAN AWARD PRESENTED TO DONALD LARSEN
The Mason Contractors Association President Richard Johnston presented the association's Lead Man Award to assocation Past-President Donald E. Larsen. "The individual that we honor here today has served in many voluntary roles both locally and nationally. He has worked hard to build this industry into a more inclusive and vibrant industry," said Johnston.
Great Ideas In Masonry Construction!
Hook Shield®
The Mortar Stops Here!
When inadvertent mortar droppings occur, they don't get past Hook Shield, the completely different approach to stopping excess mortar! Hook Shield installs easily with any hook-and-eye, triangle or adjustable tab system, on any veneer anchoring system. The Hook Shield system accommodates any size cavity and may be used on very high walls.
It's A Snap!
Constructed of rigid plastic, each Hook Shield piece snaps into place quickly, supported by the stability of the double hook. Double eyelets, placed alternately on the lower courses of masonry, provide staggered spacing for Hook Shield. Mortar droppings are suspended and will not fall to the bottom of the cavity. Moisture exits through weeps and vents. Hook Shield is easy to handle, and it's economical. Four small boxes, each containing 100 pieces, require only two cubic feet of storage.
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Innovation In Masonry Construction
HOME GROWN TOOLS
Homegrown Tools features innovative tools and ideas adapted by contractors from around the country. This column does not accept tools or ideas that are for sale by a manufacturer. The only ideas or tools published will be "homegrown." We encourage readers to submit their own "Home-grown Tools" to the editor of Masonry Magazine at 1910 S. Highland Ave. Ste. 101 Lombard, IL 60148. The publisher of this magazine does not endorse or promote the use of any of these ideas or tools. Readers should evaluate these ideas for safety and effectiveness and adapt their own thoughts on the usefulness of these tools and ideas.
This month's feature submitted by:
Steven Fechino, WASCO
Masonry, Nashville, TN
Gang Box 1/2 Pipe Covers
By welding a piece of three inch pipe over your lock hasp, you prevent a thief from cutting off your padlock and helping himself to your expensive tools.
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