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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From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs Business Building Full Contact Project Management New Products Classified Advertising News

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MAP Partner
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Why Coordinated Material Supply Matters in Modern Masonry Construction
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Remembering Harry McGraw
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Dan Kamys
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The Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship: Investing In The Future
May 2026

The North Carolina Masonry Contractors Association (NCMCA) Eastern Chapter has launched the Gary Joyner Masonry Scholarship at Pitt Community College in Greenville, North Carolina. The annual award honors one of the trade's most influential figures while

Dan Kamys
Industry News
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