Masonry Magazine July 1980 Page. 26
Thieves Snip, Torch Their Way Into Metal Building
A Pennsylvania carpet distributor has found out the hard way that metal buildings don't stand up to a lot of things including burglars. With the aid of tin shears and a blow torch, thieves simply cut a hole in the wall of the distributor's metal warehouse and bypassed the burglar alarm system. They escaped with an estimated $10,000 in cash and checks plus several Oriental and decorator carpets. Company officials estimated that the burglars also did $20,000-$25,000 worth of damage to the facility.
Avoid Slipups with Screwdrivers
Next to the hammer, the screwdriver is probably the most abused item in the workman's tool kit. Unfortunately, the screwdriver is all too frequently used for prying, chiseling, scraping, punching, and sometimes even to stir paint! The Hand Tools Institute provides these basic safety rules that apply to screwdriver use:
* Do not use a screwdriver as a cold chisel or punch.
* Do not use a screwdriver near live wires.
* Do not expose a screwdriver to excessive heat, as it may reduce the hardness of the blade.
* Make sure the tip fits the slot of the screw (not too loose and not too tight).
* Repair a worn tip with a file in order to regain a good straight edge.
* Discard a screwdriver with a worn or broken handle.
* When using a heavy-duty screwdriver with square shank, use a wrench (not pliers) on the shank for extra turning power.
One last tip: the job of driving the screw can be eased considerably if the threads are given an application of wax (this is preferable to soap, which has a tendency to rust the screw threads).
Brick Homes Use Less Energy
Home buyers who purchase brick homes instead of the same model home with wood siding can expect a 35 percent decrease in "dynamic energy requirements," predicts a report by Construction Technology Laboratories.
According to John P. Gleason, president of the Brick Institute of America, the study, which simulated actual weather conditions for Atlanta, Ga., confirms that home buyers who buy brick homes will save significant energy and fuel dollars when compared to buyers who purchase the same model home with wood siding. The reason, he noted, was brick's inherent resistant to abrupt temperature change.
The report, cosponsored by the Brick Institute of America, was conducted by Construction Technology Laboratories, a division of the Portland Cement Association.
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Fred Beyer & Co. 21
Bil-Jax, Inc. 22
Chim-A-Lator Co. 24
Essick Manufacturing Co., Division of A-T-O, Inc. 15
Felker Operations, Dresser Industries, Inc. 10
Giant Industries Corp. 25
International Masonry Institute 9
Mayco Pump Corp. 18
George Mayer Manufacturing, Inc. (Queen Air) 2nd Cover
MCAA Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Manual 17
Morgen Manufacturing Co. 4th Cover
Non-Stop Scaffolding 3rd Cover
Stone Center 26
Target Products Division, Federal-Mogul Corp. 23
United States Gypsum Co. 6
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