Masonry Magazine May 2012 Page. 6

Words: Jonathan Appell
Masonry Magazine May 2012 Page. 6

Masonry Magazine May 2012 Page. 6
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MASONRY
May 2012 Vol. 51, No. 05

on the cover
Shown on the cover is the entrance to the Princeton University Press Building's Garden Courtyard, which underwent a restoration using cast stone.

Image courtesy of Cast Stone Institute

columns & departments
From the Editor
6
Case Studies
8
President's Message
10
Government Affairs
12
New Products
44
Eye on Safety
46
Business Building
48
Full Contact PM
50
Classified Advertising
51
News
55
MCAA Upcoming Education
56
New Members

features
14 Rehabs and Restorations
Learn from the experiences of others, as we highlight a variety of restorations to several types of structures using a host of materials.

26 Connectors, Anchors and Fasteners
The DryFix System provides a cornerstone solution to restoring Detroit's Broderick Tower skyscraper.

34 Cutting-Edge Saws
The improved technology of today's masonry construction saws continues to impress.

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