July 2015 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Masonry MagazineTable of Contents

July 2015

Volume 54, Number 7 FEATURES Scheels All Sports Gets Protection Year ‘Round A silicone, liquid-applied air barrier keeps Scheels cold-weather construction moving forward. Specialty Store Gets a Special Mortar Trader Joe’s uses Amerimix Water Repellent Mortar with RainBloc in all Colorado locations. When and Why to Rent A look at whether a mason contractor’s dollars are best spent by purchasing new equipment or renting Joint Reinforcement: Less Is More Less Is More: Mason contractors are empowered to help improve joint reinforcement specifications.  

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