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MCAA'S
CONVENTION
at World of Concrete/World of Masonry

MCAA Convention
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 2 - 6, 2009

Opening Session
MCAA President Tom Daniel will officially welcome attendees to this year's annual conv

When it comes to performance the choice is clear. 005

HYDEK MARK II-724

This gas-powered hydraulic mast climbing system is a performance heavyweight. Unparalleled safety, efficiency, set-up, mobility, adaptability, on-site t

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THE Hardscape Show
for Contractors
...a MUST attend show!
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta, GA

Interacting with industry professionals both in the classroom and on the trade show floor provides an

Husqvarna

Because the end result should speak for you.

The industry's longest-lasting portable masonry saw, the Husqvarna Portasaw® TS 355, is now even better with standard carrying handles. The removable handles make the saw easy to c

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MASONRY
Photo courtesy of Britt Stokes
MASONRY
Volume 48, Number 12
December 2008
Water Works
features

An Inside Look at Scaffolding Accessories

Products that help mason

SUSTAINABILITY
STARTS IN THE WALL-CAVITIES.
WHAT'S THE VALUE OF A BUILDING
IF ITS EXTERIOR WALLS FAIL?

Every building's most common enemy is unwanted moisture. It weakens structural elements and spawns hazardous mold, often leading

For The Record
Jennifer Morrell
Editor
jmorrell@lionhrtpub.com

Looking Back, Moving On

How has the year 2008 affected you? This year's miserable economy seems to have touched everyone in some way, whether by a light tap on

FAQS
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Adjustable Scaffolding

Q: Why have so many of my competitors made the move to adjustable scaffolding?
A: Speed. When your masons keep laying instead of hopping planks... and the wall's alw

President's Message

Tom Daniel
President
Mason Contractors Association of America

MCAA

New Members
The Mason Contractors Association of America is proud to welcome the following new members to the Asociation. MCA

The Big Secret...

What Non-Stop learned when we were a large masonry contractor...

Non-Stop was born from the lessons we learned as a masonry contractor ourselves. We were as large as any and more profitable than most. But we never bec

New Products

# Advanced Building Products
Springvale, Maine

Mortairvent Two-ply System

Advanced Building Products has responded to the increased use of manufactured stone and masonry veneers with the introduction of Mortai

An Inside Look at Scaffold Accessories

Products that help masons stay OSHA compliant and work safer, faster

By Brett Martin
Image courtesy of Waco Scaffolding and Equipment

Accessories make scaffolding systems more accessi

What can you do in 20 minutes?

- Walk your dog
- Do the laundry
- Work out at the gym
- Have a cup of coffee

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