Masonry Magazine December 2012 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine December 2012 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine December 2012 Page. 6
MASONRY
December 2012 | Vol. 51, No. 12

on the cover

NO
ASPIR

features
14 Fireplaces and Chimneys

The masonry heater revealed: A Q&A with the president of the Masonry Heater Association of North America
18 Fireplaces and Chimneys

How refractory mortar for masonry fireplace and chimney construction can be a wise choice
24 Scaffolding

A look at why modular stages are on the rise
28 Waterproofing

What you should know about using housewrap for masonry applications
Shown on the cover is an outdoor fireplace at a residence in Leesburg, Ga. The FireRock fireplace (www.firerock.us) has a cladding of stack stone from Suncrest Stone (www.suncreststone.com) in Ashburn, Ga. The stack stone supplier was South Georgia Brick Co. The masons were Daris and Jason Cross, a father-and-son team from a family of masons.

columns & departments
6 From The Editor
8 Chairman's Message
10 Government Affairs
12 New Products
32 Business Building
34 Full Contact PM
36 Classified Advertising
37 News
38 New Members
40 MCAA Upcoming Education

MCAA Strategic Partner Program
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December 2012

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December 2012

Index to Advertisers

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REECHCRAFT
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December 2012

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December 2012

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