July 2014 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

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

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

Kate Vienna
Technical Talks
Brick Historic Restoration Repair & Restoration Restoration
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Designing High-Performance Masonry Envelopes: Selecting the Right Air Barrier System
August 2026

Aric Hutchinson
Technical Talks
Air Barriers
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The Most Overlooked Profit Center on Your Job Site
August 2026

The real cost of equipment ownership isn't what you pay on day one. It's what happens over the years that follow. The purchase price of a new mortar mixer, grout pump, material handling system, or masonry saw is only part of the investment. What happens

Steve Wheeler
MAP Partner
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