July 2011 Table of Contents

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July 2011 Volume 50, Number 7

FEATURES

Moisture Management The importance of moisture management in below-grade construction

Mortars, Mixtures and Staining A case study in Vail, Colo., focuses on the use of Type S mortar and core-fill grout. Nonresidential Energy Code Compliance with Concrete Masonry Walls Thermal mass is the energy saver in masonry buildings Power Tools A look at some of the latest and greatest power tools that can make the job of the mason contractor easier and more efficient		 0711-cover

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact Project Management Business Building Legal Affairs Classified Advertising News

From Raw Material To Art: Bringing Toothless To Life
December 2025

“The next project is already waiting in the wings, but that’s another story.” That was how I ended my article on the T-60 helmet from the world of Fallout in the July 2024 issue of Masonry Magazine. And that is exactly where this new chapter begins.

News and Events
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Outreach Outlook: A Year of Momentum and Building Our Future Together
December 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s a natural time for reflection. This month marks a personal milestone for me, my one-year anniversary as the National Director of Youth Outreach & Education. What an incredible year it has been for the newly established Outre

Robert Melgaard
Outreach Outlook
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GEN NXT: Logan Sullivan
December 2025

This month, the MCAA got to talk to Pennsylvania native Logan Sullivan. A young mason starting out in the industry whose enthusiasm for the craft of bricklaying is evident. His passion and genuine love for the craft could be felt throughout the interview,

Justin Stengel
GEN NXT
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The 2026 Masonry Innovations
December 2025

Be the first to know what's to come in the new year! The masonry industry is always advancing, from new material color-ways to brand new technology, see what our MAP Members are bringing to the table in 2026!

Justin Stengel
Industry News
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