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

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