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# MASONRY
May 2010 | Vol. 49, No. 05

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features

Anchored Veneer

How good is your fastener? An improper brick tie and fastener combination can lead to unexpected compromises in the veneer stiffness and poten

CONNECTORS, ANCHORS AND FASTENERS
Anchored Veneer: How Good is Your Fastener?
By S.H.Getz, BSCE

RICK VENEER/CAVITY WALL CONSTRUCTION IS A POPULAR BUILDING PRACTICE. The aesthetic value, quality image, and the constructability of brick

WE TOOK A BIG GAMBLE IN LAS VEGAS

THE SCENE: World of Concrete Expo, February 2010.
THE GAME: Who Can Install Flashing in CMU with the Lowest Time & Labor?
THE PLAYERS: 2 Masons using Step-Flashing VERSUS 1 Mason using Blok-Flash®.

MASONRY
April 2010 | Vol. 49, No. 04

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features
18 Scaffolding: Staying Afloat in 2010

Modern scaffolding gives a powerful competitive advantage.

22 An Evolution in Air Barriers

Developin

Staying Afloat in 2010
By Justin Breithaupt, Jr.

"I've never seen it like this."
"We've cut everything to the bone."
"We're bidding 25 jobs just to get one."

THAT'S WHAT WE HEARD DURING WORLD OF CONCRETE 2010 IN FEBRUARY. W

There's no arguing the fact that crank-up-type scaffolding increases production by at least 20 percent. Even life-long frame users agree, they've just been put off by the perceived cost. The extra production comes from removing the reasons bri

SCAFFOLDING

mason contractors need a competitive advantage the most.

Paying for itself, over and over again
ONCE THE SCAFFOLDING has paid for itself (in a few months), you can use your higher production advantage for a competitive

The usage of fluid-applied air barriers has become more prevalent as modern construction technology develops. When properly installed in conjunction with self-adhesive tapes, even small gaps are eliminated, providing total continuity of the ai

Dust Collection Products
Improve Worker Health and Safety and Increase the Life of your Tools

The Dust Muzzle Ultra $2950
4"-5" One Size Fits All Grinders 7"-8"

We have a complete line of dust collectors for grinders, saws, cra

SUSTAINABLE MASONRY
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

21st century masonry walls have become more complex with stricter code requirements, increased energy efficiency and more creative designs. The need has developed for systems or groupings of products

CASE STUDY
REHABS AND RESTORATIONS
A Homerun With Thin Brick

Collegiate sports are highly competitive, and to attract fans and top recruits, facilities have to be kept up to date and offer the highest levels of amenities. The Universi

CASE STUDY
REHABS AND RESTORATIONS

St. Louis Masonry Center Renovation

Shown is the newly expanded and renovated Masonry Center in St. Louis, home to the Mason Contractors Association of St. Louis and the Masonry Institute of St.

CASE STUDY
REHABS AND RESTORATIONS
BY GREGG HODGSON
All in a Summer's Work
Preserving and restoring Vermont's majestic Shelburne Farms means that masons, apprentices and interns must analyze historic processes and materials, and use te