October 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

October 2010 Volume 49, Number 10

FEATURES

MCAA Special Report A Helping Hand in the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Going Horizontal Consider clay brick pavers for parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, patios and pedestrian concourses as far as your eye can see. Hardscaping Tools Saws and blades offer hardscaping opportunities for contractors. Hardscaping Case Studies Best practices are shared as we discuss overcoming challenges, planning and scheduling, technique and method, and products. ?? - Retaining Wall Ends Erosion ?? - Target Corporation Digs Down to go Upscale in Michigan ?? - Concrete Pavers Offer Function, Aesthetics at SMU 		june 2010

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record Letter to the Editor President's Message Government Affairs New Products Full Contact Project Management Product Spotlight Classified Advertising News

The Behind-the-Wall Secrets Every Mason Already Knows (But Some Ignore)
May 2026

You’ve been around long enough to know this already: stone doesn’t fail on the face; it fails behind the wall. You can lay the prettiest veneer in the county, but if the prep is junk, that wall’s gonna start telling on you after a couple of winters. Manu

Rob McKay
Technical Talks
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Masonry Innovation in Action: Belden Brick’s Glazed Thin Brick Redefines Design Possibilities
May 2026

Masonry innovation is pivotal in shaping the built environment, and The Belden Brick Company is at the forefront of this evolution. Architects, designers, and contractors increasingly seek materials that marry high performance with bold aesthetics, and Be

Kristie Fitzgerald
MAP Partner
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Celebrating Craftsmanship and Country
May 2026

The 250th anniversary of the United States is more than a date. It is a reflection of centuries of progress, innovation, and determination. STABILA has chosen to mark this milestone with a product that mirrors those same qualities. The Patriot Series Maso

Elsa Bueno
MAP Partner
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Rethinking Shelf Angle Design for High-Performance Masonry Walls
May 2026

If you've been around masonry construction long enough, you know the shelf angle is one of those details that’s easy to take for granted. It’s been used the same way for decades, set it at the slab edge, support the veneer, move on. But as building requir

Erica Oliveraz
MAP Partner
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