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

About: Tools
STABILA Renews as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to share that STABILA will renew as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Kraft Tool Co. Returns as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Kraft Tool Co. will return as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

Designing Better Masonry Envelopes Starts with the Air Barrier
October 2026

As expectations for building performance continue to rise, air barriers have become a critical part of modern wall design. Today’s building envelopes must support energy efficiency, occupant comfort, durability, moisture management, and increasingly strin

Amerimix Recommits as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Amerimix will recommit as a Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.