June 2008 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

Masonry MagazineJune 2008 Volume 47, Number 6

FEATURES

New and Improved: Adjustable Scaffolding A look at anything and everything new in the world of adjustable scaffolding, as well as any improvements and enhancements made to existing products, methods and safety standards.

A Revolution: Advances in Masonry Saw Blades Masonry saw blades are among the most essential and frequently used tools for mason contractors. Manufacturers continue to improve and enhance saw blades. Masonry talks with some of the industry's manufacturers about their newest products and technologies.

Using Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Correctly Masonry examines the many facets of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC), including cost, durability, benefits as a green product, design flexibility, and resistance to pests, fire and mold. AAC's insulating abilities will be probed, along with the product's workability.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Making The Grade New Products BIA Brick Show Wrap-up CEMEX U.S. Building Awards Business Building Full Contact Project Management Classified Advertising

About: Tools
Beyond the Block: Aesthetic Innovations in CMU Construction
August 2026

Concrete masonry units (CMUs) have long been a mainstay of construction. They are well known as a “tried and true” material with a long history of high-strength structural performance, affordability, ease of assembly, and a long lifecycle. CMU constructio

Peter Roberts
Technical Talks
Block
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The Most Overlooked Profit Center on Your Job Site
August 2026

The real cost of equipment ownership isn't what you pay on day one. It's what happens over the years that follow. The purchase price of a new mortar mixer, grout pump, material handling system, or masonry saw is only part of the investment. What happens

Steve Wheeler
MAP Partner
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Installation Starts Before the First Course
August 2026

Some of the most expensive masonry installation problems begin long before crews arrive onsite. By the time a project reaches the field, many coordination decisions have already been made. Dimensional conflicts, congested reinforcement, specialty materia

Technical Talks
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Designing for Performance: Key Considerations for Efficient, Durable Masonry Projects
August 2026

A successful masonry project starts well before the first stone is set. The craftsmanship on site matters, of course, but many of the decisions that shape the final result are made much earlier—during design, detailing, and material selection. Those choic

Jeff Tew
MAP Partner
Manufactured Stone MAP Partner Stone (Exterior) Stone (Interior)
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