July 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

July 2013 Volume 52, Number 7

FEATURES

Mortars, Mixtures & Staining Learn firsthand from others’ experiences as we break down mortars, mixtures and staining via case studies. Rentals When should you rent, and when should you buy? An expert sheds light on this often-confusing decision. Moisture Management Moisture management can be accomplished through a “Three-Part Rule.”		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building Restoration and Renovation Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

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The Modern Masonry Saw: Safety, Efficiency, and Smarter Cutting
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Getting the Finish Right on Burnished CMU
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The wall is complete. The lines are crisp. The coursing is tight, and the burnished CMU delivers exactly the refined appearance the design team envisioned. After weeks of coordination and careful installation, the project is final

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Argo Community High School is located in Summit, Illinois, just southwest of Chicago’s Midway Airport. In 2016, the Argo Community High School Board of Education and the school’s administration undertook the construction of a new performing

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Case Study
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