February 2012 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

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

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

Keson LLC Remains a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

Federated Insurance Continues as a Gold Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is proud to announce that Federated Insurance will continue as a Gold Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

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.