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Masons Guide To Job Site Handling And Maintenance Of Architectural Cast Stone

ARCHITECTURAL CAST STONE TECHNICAL RESOURCES AT A GLANCE

Architectural Cast Stone – What You Should Know Now

If it looks like stone and is a manufactured concrete product, then it must be Cast Stone, right? Not true. The product could be Cast Stone or one of a number of other products, including adhered manufactured stone masonry veneer (AMSMV), architectural p

For many years, hardscape products ??? segmental retaining wall and pavers ??? have allowed municipalities, commercial builders, developers and home owners ways to create usable space. With the many different shapes and types available, you can turn a

If it looks like stone and is a manufactured precast concrete product, then it must be cast stone, right? Wrong. What you are seeing may be adhered manufactured stone masonry veneer (AMSMV), architectural precast, calcium silicate, or even a natural s

The bond between the mason contractor and product suppliers is key to increasing market share for masonry construction projects. With this in mind, the Pennsylvania Concrete Masonry Association (PCMA) has worked diligently over the years to ensure the

June 2012
MASONRY
The Voice of the Masonry Industry
Volume 51, Mambar 96

The Rules
for Flashing

MISSOURI
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Pressure and Masonry
Cleaning

Workforce Development
in Pennsylvania

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MCAA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
The masonry industry urges Congress to consider relevant, unbiased technical information supporting development of a fair and equitable standard that will protect workers without destroying their jobs and the businesses t

Growing Workers in Pennsylvania

Workforce development is key to increasing masonry market share.

The bond between the mason contractor and product suppliers is key to increasing market share for masonry construction projects. With this

As the magnificent historic buildings across America are aging,?? restoration will be required to maintain and save??these structurally sound buildings, rather than??demolish and rebuild.

May 2012

MASONRY
The Voice of the Masonry Industry
Volume, Number 05

Masonry
Restoration

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Connectors, Anchors & Fasteners

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FROM THE EDITOR

Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Evaluating Your Legacy

One of my favorite shows these days is "Undercover Boss," which centers on the CEO of a company disguising himself (or herself) as

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
John Smith
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

Working For You
The last two months have been a very busy time for the MCAA officers and staff. Besides meeting to review and analyze the January

Jefferson
Leesburg
Madison

"We always look out at least 50 years, and when you look at blocks, bricks and stone, you inherently get 50 years at a very reasonable cost," Lakes says. "Masonry also provides a sense of strength and longevit