Masonry Magazine October 2006 Page. 4
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features
# Inspecting and Maintaining Industrial Chimneys
This article describes the findings of hundreds of inspections of existing masonry chimneys throughout the Chicago area. It also explains how the service conditions that most of the older masonry chimneys were designed to withstand have changed over the years, and offers a brief engineering discussion regarding design, general maintenance and restoration suggestions.
Spencer Brickwork Inc. of St. Louis received an award at the 2006 MCAA International Excellence in Masonry Awards for its work on the Ellermann residence. The architect on the project was Dick Busch Architects
# Using a Drug-free Workplace to Strengthen Your Workforce
Illegal drug use is certainly not epidemic in the masonry industry, but even a single drug abuser can cost a company money cause accidents, and ruin a well-established reputation. We will discuss how to implement a drug-free workplace and what you might expect with such a system in place.
# Moisture Management: How the Cavity Space Affects Masonry Construction
While the cavity size may differ between commercial, residential and stone veneer applications, it is important that every project allow for proper water drainage and air movement.
columns & departments
4 From the Editor
6 President's Message
8 Government Affairs
10 Making the Grade
12 New Products
40 Masonry Around the Nation
42 BIA Brick in Architecture Awards
46 Business Trends
48 Full Contact Project Management
50 Classified Advertising
52 News
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