Masonry Magazine September 2005 Page. 4

Words: Jennie Farnsworth
Masonry Magazine September 2005 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine September 2005 Page. 4
contents
MASONRY

Volume 44, Number 9
September 200

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INSIDE
STONE

features
# The Natural Choice

Masonry isn't all just brick and block. See how some mason contractors and architects are pushing the envelope on uses for natural stone and expanding the expectations of what's possible.

Gresser Concrete Masonry took the lead on St. Paul's 2004 Winter Carnival ice palace, where volunteer bricklayers from Local MININD laid 27,000 blocks of ice cut from Lake Phalen. The architect on the project was SLL/Leo A Daly

# When Metal Bleeds

Stain, stain, go away-and don't come back another day! Stains caused by metal "bleeding" loose metallic particles and chemical reactions with cleaners can add up to big problems for masonry walls. Discover how to recognize and fix these problems.

# New College Sets Out to Make Its Mark

Get the scoop on this new, amazing four-year college that is bringing masonry artistry and higher education to the forefront. Find out what this college has in store, as well as what they hope to accomplish for the masonry trade.

BARE SOME MRENING co
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF THE
BUILDING ARTS

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columns & departments
From the Editor
Masonry Around the Nation
President's Message
BAC 2004 Craft Awards
Government Affairs
MCAA Resource Guide
New Products
Full Contact Project Management
Classified Advertising
News
Making the Grade

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