July 2013 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

FEATURES

Mortars, Mixtures & Staining Learn firsthand from others’ experiences as we break down mortars, mixtures and staining via case studies. Rentals When should you rent, and when should you buy? An expert sheds light on this often-confusing decision. Moisture Management Moisture management can be accomplished through a “Three-Part Rule.”
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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS From The Editor Chairman’s Message Government Affairs New Products Business Building Restoration and Renovation Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News New Members MCAA Upcoming Education

iQ Power Tools Joins as a Platinum Partner in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that iQ Power Tools has joined the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program (MAP) at the Platinum Level.

Bonding with Masonry 2025: Q4
November 2025

This issue’s questions come from an Architect and an Engineer. What questions do you have? Send them to info@masonrymagazine.com, attention Technical Talk.

Hultafors Group Continues Gold Partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program
November 2025

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to announce that Hultafors Group will continue its Gold partnership in the 2026 Masonry Alliance Program.

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