Masonry Magazine December 2000 Page. 42
WIRE-BOND
We're a North Carolina-based family-owned business serving the needs of masons nationwide for over twenty-five years. Our Wire-Bond masonry reinforcement products and accessories are designed to be "mason friendly", utilizing methods and materials to make the mason's job more efficient and easier.
Here are some products designed with the mason in mind:
The Wire-Bond Clip: Use It On Shaky Ground!
Designed for adjustable veneer systems in seismic applications.
• Straight-and-cut wire installs easily into clip for strong continuous system.
• Available with all our adjustable systems and meets UBC for seismic zones.
Hook Shield: The Mortar Stops Here!
• Completely different approach to stopping excess mortar. Installs easily with any adjustable system on any veneer anchoring system.
• Rigid plastic construction supported by stability of double hook.
• Avoids mortar buildup in the cavity and allows moisture to exit through weeps/vents.
Copper Aqua Flash: Finally, Rubberized Asphalt And Copper!
• Combines rubberized asphalt and copper in one installation.
• Self-adhering surface for quick and easy installtion. Self-sealing with excellent puncture and abrasion resistance.
• Works on masonry, concrete, steel, wood and gypsum.
Our complete catalog is just a click away
www.wirebond.com
WIRE-BOND
Masonry Reinforcing Corp. of America
Innovation In Masonry Construction
1-800-849-MRCA (6722)
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When you take your coat off in someone's office. Do: Ask where coats should be hung, even if you notice a hook on the wall. Don't: Drape it over the back of your chair.
When a visitor takes his or her coat off. Do: Help him with it. Don't: Invite him to put it "anywhere."
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A final word. Pay attention to your surroundings and the people you meet, and the "right thing to do" will often become apparent. When in doubt, imagine the actions of courteous, accommodating people you know. And ask yourself how would they act in your situation?
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