July 2011 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

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

Moisture in Masonry: A Key Concern
August 2026

As building envelopes become tighter and more performance-driven, clarity around moisture management in masonry applications is more important than ever. In masonry wall assemblies, where water penetration is expected and managed rather than eliminated, t

Technical Talks
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Revailo Upgrades to Platinum in the 2026 and 2027 MAP
August 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is thrilled to announce that Revailo will upgrade their Silver partnership to a prominent Platinum partnership for the remainder of the 2026 MAP and for the duration of the 2027 MAP.

Industry News
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Restoring Structural Integrity: Reinforcement in Masonry Buildings
August 2026

Masonry, as most of us in the trade know and appreciate, remains one of the most durable and time-tested structural systems in the built environment. Structures built throughout Europe and other parts of the world demonstrate that a masonry building is mo

Kate Vienna
Technical Talks
Brick Historic Restoration Repair & Restoration Restoration
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Designing High-Performance Masonry Envelopes: Selecting the Right Air Barrier System
August 2026

Aric Hutchinson
Technical Talks
Air Barriers
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