May 2016 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Table of Contents

Flashing and Drainage

May 2016

Volume 55, Number 5 FEATURES Jobsite Tools Safety by Design Safety, ergonomics and industry standards are instrumental in the design and use of jobsite tools.

Codes and Standards

Leaky Walls in Brick Buildings Drainage system requirements Building Code Anxiety? Five rules of building codes and standards every mason contractor should know

Flashing and Drainage

Water in the Walls A practical guide to wall drainage and flashing installation Moisture Protection: Which Products Make the Cut? Updating Brick Veneer Ventilation for Modern Construction

Special Feature

MIA+BSI, The Natural Stone Institute Begins Its Joint Venture

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact PM Business Building Industry Perspectives: False Fire-Related Claims Classified Advertising News

The Power of the STABILA Laser Technology
March 2026

In modern construction, accuracy is no longer a luxury; it is an expectation. From interior layouts to large-scale site preparation, professionals rely on tools that deliver fast, reliable, and accurate results. Among the most influential innovations of r

More Than Just A Material: Why Workforce Development Matters
March 2026

I was asked by the MCAA to share my path and objectives for Masonry Promotion and Outreach that I have worked on in NC over the years. To do that, I want to take you through my path and the key industry people that it took to impacted me for a lifelong ca

2025 Masonry Milestones
March 2026

Take a look back at 2025 to see the MCAA’s biggest achievements and most memorable events!

Brickworks Supply Centers Invite Masons to Register for New “Masons First” Program to Transform Transactional Relationships into Indispensable Partnerships.
March 2026