November 2008 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

11-08-coverNovember 2008

Volume 47, Number 11

FEATURES

School Days Education and training for masonry professionals

The Skinny on Scaffolding New scaffolding products offer time and money savings, and safety.

Hot Trends in Fireplaces Fireplaces and chimneys provide opportunities for growth and profit.

2009 MCAA Convention This year's convention will be a mix of learning and fun.

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making The Grade New Products Playing it Safe Business Building IMI's New Products Expo BIA Awards Industry News Classified Advertising
 
Moisture in Masonry: A Key Concern
August 2026

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
August 2026

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.

Industry News
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Restoring Structural Integrity: Reinforcement in Masonry Buildings
August 2026

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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Technical Talks
Air Barriers
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