Masonry Magazine August 1993 Page. 3
MASONRY
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE MASONRY INDUSTRY SINCE 1961
July/August 1993. Volume 32 Number 4
FEATURES
FEDERAL BUDGET A DOUBLE TAX WHAMMY FOR MCAA MEMBERS 5
PROPER CHIMNEY CAPS 9
Top of a chimney warrants close attention to cap details which prevent moisture penetration. Poor construction results in costly repairs later.
CAST AND SIMULATED STONE 11
Directory of cast and simulated stone manufacturers for the masonry industry, a description of their lines and key contact personnel.
CANADIAN WINNERS 12
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH 13
A check with eight leading mason contractors to see how they're coping with the adverse construction market confirmed the truth of the old adage, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
ROUGH TERRAIN FORKLIFTS 15
Directory of straight mast and telescoping boom rough terrain forklifts, a description of their lines and key contact personnel.
MORTAR SAND: TROWEL TIPS 17
Sand properties affect the workability, board-life, compressive strength, bond strength, drying shrinkage, and appearance of mortar. Clearly, the sand selection should consider these important mortar properties.
PRECAST STONE ADDS FACES TO WARM YOUR HEARTH. 23
USE OF STONE OVERLOOKS TRADITIONAL BACKUP 24
With lightweight aggregates, it's difficult to understand why block backup, which can be installed by the mason contractor erecting the stone facing, isn't used.
BEYOND TIME MANAGEMENT 26
A few tips for controlling timewasters through better planning and decision-making skills.
DEPARTMENTS
STAFF/MCAA OFFICERS 4
METRIC 30
FROM THE PRESIDENT 5
CLASSIFIED 31
EDITORIAL BOARD/REVIEW COMMITTEE 6
COVER 29
INTERIORS 23
FAST FAX READER SERVICE 33
CHANGES AND GROWTH 24
ADVERTISERS INDEX 33
LITERATURE REVIEW 30
TIMETABLE 34
MASONRY (ISSN 0025-4881) is published six times annually (January/ February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/Octo-ber, November/December). Subscription rate $20 per year; Canada $24 (U.S. currency). Single copies $3.50. Copyright 1993 by Mason Contractors Association of America. POSTMASTER: send address changes to MASONRY, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, Illinois 60521. Second class postage paid at Oak Brook, Illinois 60521, and additional malling offices. SEND SUBSCRIPTIONS, advertising, editorial and business correspondence to: MASONRY, 1550 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL 60521. Phone 708/782-6767. Fax 708/782-6786.