August 2008: Table of Contents

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August 2008 Volume 47, Number 8

August 2008 coverFEATURES

Trends in Telehandlers From specialized, larger and smaller machines, to new attachments, remote control systems and GPS, telehandlers evolve from year to year. Masonry examines today's telehandler market.

Air Barriers: Eliminating Moisture in Walls Air barriers come in a wide range of materials. Sometimes known as "building wraps," they can eliminate moisture in walls. Masonry takes a look at effective installation, purpose and function of air barriers.

Staying Afloat: Business Strategies That Work Masonry examines how differently sized businesses operate in both the long and short terms. From how they grew their businesses, to marketing strategies and incorporating technologies, we'll take an inside look at what it takes to make it in today's masonry industry.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making The Grade My Masonry Life Story New Products Business Building Full Contact Project Management 'It Makes a Village' Competition Masonry Industry Awards Classified Advertising

Bonding with Masonry 2024: Q3

This issue’s questions come from a Mason Contractor, an Architect, and an Engineer.  What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.   Q.  A Mason Contractor writes that they have a project to install a concret

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How Technology Can Help Increase Efficiency Within Your Masonry Company

Masonry, a craft as old as civilization itself. From the Pyramids of Egypt to the Great Wall of China, we've been stacking bricks with a precision that would make any Lego master jealous. But let's face it, while the techniques might be ancient, the chall

Energy Efficient Shelf Angles in Modern Construction

The conversation around energy efficiency in buildings is multifaceted, requiring a holistic approach to achieve high-performance building envelopes. One often overlooked component in this discussion is the role of shelf angles used in supporting masonry

Masonry in the Media - Highclere Castle, Chatsworth House and More!

Located in Hampshire, England, Highclere Castle has gone through three iterations from its beginnings in the medieval era to today. Ownership of the estate’s land can be traced back to 749 A.D.

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