July 2014 Table of Contents

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July 2014 Volume 53, Number 7

FEATURES

MCAA Legislative Conference Wrap-Up The MCAA had another well-attended and successful Fly-In in May.

Moisture Management Draining the Rain: The latest advancements in engineered rainscreen wall systems. Air Barriers and Insulation A look at fluid-applied air and water barriers, and the science behind the product.

Air Barriers and Insulation Cavity walls are the bricks and mortar for maximizing building envelope performance.

Rentals The Continued Rise of Equipment Rental: Growth is projected through 2015, before slowing in 2016 and 2017.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News

Are you in the Insulated Concrete Block business? Then FTC Rule 460 applies to you…
November 2025

If you supply, sell, or use any of these… Pre-insulated concrete block... Loose-Fill Insulation... Injectable Foam-in-Place Insulation... Foam Plastic Inserts... Then you must abide by FTC Rule 460, 16 CFR 460, which governs R-value testing and claims

Bob Sullivan Richard Porter
Technical Talks
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MASONRY STRONG Podcast, Episode 33 Recap: Dawn Rogers, Executive Director at Arizona Masonry Council
November 2025

On this episode of the MASONRY STRONG Podcast, we're happy to be joined by Dawn Rogers from the Arizona Masonry Council to talk about her journey in the masonry industry, as well as give her insight as to what the future of the industry looks like.

Justin Stengel
The MASONRY STRONG Podcast
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HangTite Blended Cement Products Joins the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program as a Gold Partner
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that HangTite Blended Cement Products has joined the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Gold Level.

Industry News
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MCAA And Alan Pettingale Announce Strategic Partnership To Restore America’s Masonry
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has established a strategic partnership with Alan Pettingale, President and Founder of Specialized Masonry Restoration and creator of the Brick Talk Live podcast and Masonry Restoration Magazine. The par

Dan Kamys
Industry News
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