Masonry Magazine July 2006 Page. 4

Words: Norm Akley, Kevin Hewson, Wally Bertschinger, Stuart Lyle, David Strand
Masonry Magazine July 2006 Page. 4

Masonry Magazine July 2006 Page. 4
contents MASONRY

MASONRY
Volume 45, Number 7
July 2006

MASONS'
TOOLS

Dee Brown Inc. of Garland, Texas, received an Honor Award in the 2006 MCAA International Excellence in Masonry Awards for its work on Southern Methodist University's Dedman Center. The architect on the project was Hanfeld Hoffer Stanford of Ft. Worth.

features

Cool New Tools:
Innovative Masonry Products for 2006

From ingenious inventions for holding things still to clever devices that help get work done even faster, the sky's the limit with this year's additions to masons tools.

High, Low and In-between:
An Update on Grout for Masonry

There have been quite a few recent changes to masonry grout. An expert joins us to give an update including self-consolidated and extended-set grout, low- and high-lift grouting specifications-and how these things affect the bottom line for mason contractors.

Choosing Cleaning Equipment?
Don't Expect Easy Answers

Pressure washers and "steam" cleaners are typically used to remove layers of dirt from masonry prior to completing renovation and remodeling. But which units are both environmentally friendly and clean best! We'll check with some experts to find out where they stand on the issues.

columns & departments

From the Editor
President's Message
Government Affairs
Making the Grade
Contractor to Contractor
New Products
KMI Annual Architectural Awards
Arizona Masonry Guild Village A
Full Contact Project Managemen
Classified Advertising
News
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