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offers outstanding unprimed adhesion to
masonry. CCS is priced to compete with
urethane on low-rise projects.
AllGuard Coating is designed to
waterproof above-grade exterior mason-
ry substrates, such as concrete block, flut-
ed block, brick, stucco, synthetic stucco,
poured concrete, precast concrete, exteri-
or insulation finish systems (EIFS) and
previously coated masonry substrates.
A one-part, medium-modulus, elas-
tomeric sealant designed for general
weathersealing, 791 Sealant is suitable for
use on both porous and non-porous
substrates. The SWRI validated the
sealant for use on glass, anodized alu-
minum and mortar (when applied in
combination with Dow Corning Con-
struction Primer P).
In addition to CCS, AllGuard and 791
Sealant, five other Dow Corning sealants
also hold SWRI validation.
Note: Feeling left out? Send your
company's press releases and photos
to: jen@lionhrtpub.com.
Historic Masonry Conference
Series Launched
Historic restoration and adaptive
reuse are some of the most vibrant
robust sectors in construction, yet the
pool of experts is one of the smallest. To
help correct that, the International
Masonry Institute (IMI) launched a
national conference series on historic
masonry this summer.
Co-sponsored by the City of Annapo
lis and the Maryland Historical Trust, the
inaugural session was held in the colonial
city, which was founded in 1649.
The three-day program in late August
brought together renowned industry
experts, including skilled craftworkers
from the International Union of Brick-
layers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC)
and IMI instructors, to explore both the
science and techniques of restoration,
with a focus on historic mortars. Atten-
dees included architects, preservationists,
engineers, restoration contractors, archi-
tectural historians and owners.
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• Remove excess mortar from block or brick
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• Less chance for injury while laborers work
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• Pays for itself in just one day
• Also available: 6' extension handle that
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• Swivel head adjusts for easy use
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Constructed from lightweight durable aluminum, it fea-
tures a swivel head for easy use in difficult areas and
corners. It has a durable 6-foot powder coated handle.
The scraper uses a standard 7" rubbing disc as an
abrasive pad. The disc holder is engineered for quick
and easy disc changes.
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Technical sessions looked at both the
science and artistry of historic mortars,
and discussed new products and technolo-
gies. Craftworker demonstrations in
masonry restoration techniques and mate-
rials such as brick, plaster and moldmak-
ing, plus hands-on laboratory sessions,
rounded out the program.
Preservation industry icon and
Columbia University professor Norman
Weiss held forth on historic mortar
analysis, discussing both the sleuthing
and specification pitfalls. Restoration of
Michigan's historic Fort Mackinaw, pre-
sented by Christman Company Presi-
dent Ron Staley and Dan Schiffer of
Schiffer Mason Contractors, covered the
logistical as well as technical challenges of
working on a remote site. Preservation
architect Lorri Sipes, FAIA, discussed
condition assessment, from investigation
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