Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 8

Words: Jerry Castle, Keith Castle, Mike Mcannally, Tom Inglesby, Matthew Wyse
Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 8

Masonry Magazine December 2008 Page. 8
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MASONRY
Volume 48, Number 12
December 2008
Water Works
features

An Inside Look at Scaffolding Accessories

Products that help masons work safer, faster and stay OSHA compliant

Flashing and Drainage

Masonry breaks down the basics of today's flashing and drainage products, new technologies and effective methods of installation. Shown is the Acme Brick Co. headquarters building in Fort Worth, Texas, winner of the commercial category of the Brick Industry Association's 2008 Brick in Architecture Awards. The architect was Gideon Toal Inc.

Parts and Service: Mast Climbers

Parts and service for mast climbers makes economic sense.

Affordable, Deductible 'YEEPS'

Could a year-end equipment purchase help you?
columns & departments

For The Record

My Masonry Life Story

President's Message

Legal Issues

Government Affairs

Full Contact PM

Making the Grade

Masonry Association of Florida Awa

New Products

Classified Advertising

News

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