May 2015 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

Masonry May Issue

Table of Contents

May 2015

Volume 54, Number 5 FEATURES Flashing and Drainage A failure of the flashing and drainage plane can lead to degradation of many wall components. Codes and Standards The Masonry Alliance for Code and Standards is working to develop and submit code changes that will ultimately make buildings and their residents safer. Saws A hard-nosed look at what makes the saw industry tick from three experts

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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

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As building envelopes become tighter and more performance-driven, clarity around moisture management in masonry applications is more important than ever. In masonry wall assemblies, where water penetration is expected and managed rather than eliminated, t

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Revailo Upgrades to Platinum in the 2026 and 2027 MAP
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The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Revailo will upgrade their Silver partnership to a prominent Platinum partnership for the remainder of the 2026 MAP and for the duration of the 2027 MAP.

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Masonry, as most of us in the trade know and appreciate, remains one of the most durable and time-tested structural systems in the built environment. Structures built throughout Europe and other parts of the world demonstrate that a masonry building is mo

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Designing High-Performance Masonry Envelopes: Selecting the Right Air Barrier System
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