February 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

February 2012 Volume 51, Number 2

FEATURES

Manufactured Thin Brick Choosing manufactured stone thin bricks for your siding needs

Block Case Study Fremont Tactical Training Facility

Bricklayers’ Tools Manufacturers continue to invent and improve upon a host of fantastic tools for every situation.

Environmental Attributes of Bricks When it comes to durability and maintenance, a clay brick wall is hard to beat

Laths and Stone Regarding lath integrity, you may not get what you expect.

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COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President’s Message Government Affairs New Products Best Practices Full Contact PM Classified Advertising News MCAA Upcoming Education

GEN NXT: Braxton Sisk
October 2026

MCAA: How did you first get introduced to masonry and the masonry industry? Braxton Sisk: Well, so we have a technical program at our school. I just decided to go into it, and I ended up being pretty good at it, and so I decided I wanted to do that for m

Justin Stengel
GEN NXT
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Geared Up for Fall Semester
October 2026

Along with finding potential leaders in the next generation of masonry professionals, getting to work with instructors in CTE programs throughout my region offers a great sense of hope and expectation. Add to that an environment where new technologies an

Outreach Outlook
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EZG Manufacturing Continues as a Cornerstone Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is excited to announce that EZG Manufacturing will continue as an esteemed Cornerstone Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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Masonry Direct Renews as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is delighted to announce that Masonry Direct is the first Silver to renew their partnership in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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