October 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

October 2011 Volume 50, Number 10

FEATURES

Pavers in Action A new face for East Pier in Lorain, Ohio

Hardscaping Case Studies Learn from others’ experiences with the functional art form known as hardscaping.

Hardscaping Tools and Equipment To do hardscaping right, you’ll need the most helpful, efficient and effective hardscaping tools and equipment out there. Masonry reports.

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

Stop Juggling: The Best Way to Master Your Masonry Job Sites
January 2026

You’re in the business of building structures that will stand for generations. Yet, too often, the process of managing the job site feels built on quicksand. Every construction project manager knows the feeling: the constant, fra

Erin Koets
Technical Talks
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Brick Jointers: Purpose, Patterns, & Practical Applications
January 2026

After leads have been built and bricks have been laid, it’s crucial to tool the joints before the mortar sets. The tool of choice for this task is a brick jointer, but it can be tricky to decide which one to use. This guide will walk through the purpose o

Mackenzie Claassen
Technical Talks
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Laying It Straight: Line-Holding Accessories for Masons Who Demand Precision
January 2026

When it comes to laying brick, block, or stone, nothing replaces a good line. A tight, true mason’s line is the backbone of straight courses and clean elevations, and the hardware holding that line is every bit as critical. Bon Tool’s lineup of Line & Lin

Paul Bender
Technical Talks
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The Importance of Eye Protection in Masonry
January 2026

There are few stereotypes more iconic than the image of a construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety glasses. Protective glasses are among the most common items worn by workers in the masonry field, second only to the hard hat. According to OSHA, w

Justus Everett
Safety Library
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