May 2014 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

May 2014 Volume 53, Number 5

FEATURES

Flashing and Drainage Flashing, something you can see little of on a completed building, can be the difference in how a project turns out.

Minimizing Dust on the Job Power equipment manufacturers are working to help mason contractors meet OSHA requirements for silica dust elimination. Codes and Standards The Masonry Advisory Council provides a history lesson on how codes and standards are used in the masonry industry. 		masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

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

Non-Destructive Testing in Masonry Investigation
October 2026

One of the greatest deceptions in restoration and building is that the visible symptom is rarely the actual problem. Water may enter through failed flashing 20 feet away from where it finally appears inside the building. A new CMU wall that looks sound as

Kate Vienna
Technical Talks
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Instone Renews as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

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

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Midwest Cast Stone Recommits as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to share that Midwest Cast Stone will recommit as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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Brickworks Supply Center Returns as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Brickworks Supply Center will return as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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