March 2016 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Masonry March 2016 Table of Contents

March 2016

Volume 55, Number 3 FEATURES Saws and Saw Blades Masonry reviews the latest in the world of saws and saw blades for masons. Products from various manufacturers are showcased. Rehabs and Restorations Case Studies: Scaffolding Safety Mast Climber Accident Analysis Looking back on 25 years of mast climber accidents, 10 critical safety factors emerge. Fighting the Effects of Fatigue When Working at Height Personal fall protection equipment needs to be lightweight and comfortable, easy to adjust and easy to attach to multiple anchor points.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products MCAA Annual Convention Wrap-Up Full Contact Project Manager Trowel Tech Business Building Classified Advertising News

The Behind-the-Wall Secrets Every Mason Already Knows (But Some Ignore)
March 2026

You’ve been around long enough to know this already: stone doesn’t fail on the face; it fails behind the wall. You can lay the prettiest veneer in the county, but if the prep is junk, that wall’s gonna start telling on you after a couple of winters. Manu

Rob McKay
Technical Talks
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From the Mound to the Mortar: Jon Rauch’s Tall Order in the Masonry Industry
March 2026

In the record books of Major League Baseball, Jon Rauch is a literal giant. At 6 feet, 11 inches, he remains the tallest player to ever step onto a Big League mound. But today, the Olympic Gold Medalist and 11-season MLB veteran isn’t looking for a strike

Robert Melgaard
Industry News
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Case Study: The Scoop
March 2026

Leading UK architecture firm, Corstorphine & Wright, has announced the completion of ‘The Scoop’, a unique concave office building in Southwark, London. The innovative design reuses an existing building and integrates a conical cut-out façade in white gla

Case Study
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Executing Color-Driven Designs Without Compromising Craftsmanship
March 2026

On today’s jobsites, masonry contractors are being asked to do more than install manufactured stone veneer (MSV). They’re being asked to interpret design trends and execute them with precision. Homeowners arrive with curated Pinterest boards. Designers r

Jeff Tew
Technical Talks
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