October 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

October 2013 Volume 52, Number 10

FEATURES

The Cutting Edge: Saws and Saw Blades Review A review of some of the latest and greatest saws and saw blades available for your masonry jobsite arsenal.

Pavers From providing directions to adding color and design, pavers can serve multiple purposes in hardscaping projects. Hardscaping Masonry provides a case study in the area of hardscaping, so that you may learn from the experiences of others.		 masonry and construction information

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Making The Grade Business Building Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

About: Tools
Hot This Time of Year
July 2026

Yes, summer is hot; that is just how it is. Summer heat can have effects on many things, and as I get older, I realize there is usually something I can do to tolerate the hot days. We all know the obvious, and I am sure every one of us has that person who

Steve Fechino
Fechino Files
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The Walls We Build
July 2026

As masons, we spend our careers building walls. We build them with brick, block, stone, and mortar, and we take pride in making them straight, strong, and built to last. But over the years, I’ve learned there is another kind of wall we build—the walls we

Kent Huntley
Chairman’s Message
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Owen Heimbach
July 2026

This month, the MCAA had the pleasure of speaking with SkillsUSA First Place Winner Owen Heimbach, a young mason just starting out whose enthusiasm for bricklaying is truly contagious. His passion for the craft was evident throughout our interview.

Justin Stengel
GEN NXT
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Backfill Your Foundation
July 2026

I’ve been noticing an uptick in a very specific kind of application lately, and once you see the pattern, you can’t unsee it. The résumé usually reads like a family photo album. “Started helping my dad when I was 15.” “Worked summers, then full time.” “R

Corey Adams
Building More
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