May 2010 Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys

May 2010 Volume 49, Number 5

FEATURES

Anchored Veneer How good is your fastener? An improper brick tie and fastener combination can lead to unexpected compromises in the veneer stiffness and potential moisture and air leakage issues. The Business of Incorporating Safety Safety training, the use of fall protection, and the incorporation of hazard communication are paramount on the jobsite. Experts discuss how they incorporate safety. Masonry Saws: Weathering the Challenges of Time Like the masonry craft, some tools of the trade continue to play a vital behind-the-scenes role in today’s building architecture.		 may 2010

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About: Tools
Natural Stone Ordering: Details Matter Before the Job Starts
October 2026

A lot of problems on a stone job can be traced back to the order. I’m on the supplier side, so I see it regularly. A mason can do everything right in the field and still end up fighting a job because the wrong material was ordered, quantities were off, c

Rob McKay
Resources
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Dust Mitigation in Masonry: Practical Strategies for Safer Job Sites
October 2026

Every day, masonry professionals cut block, grind mortar joints, core drill, mix dry materials, and demolish existing structures. These tasks are fundamental to the trade, but they also generate dust. While dust may seem like an unavoidable part of the jo

Greg Brown
Safety Library
Dust Extraction Systems Silica Safety Sponsored
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What Does That Marking Actually Mean?: Understanding the Standards Behind Your PPE
October 2026

Walk onto almost any masonry project, and you will see a variety of markings on personal protective equipment: Z87+, Type I, Type II, Class E, ANSI, and others. We recognize many of these markings and know they are important, but understanding exactly wha

Bethany Dailey
Safety Library
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TERRA Footwear Renews as a Silver Partner in 2027
October 2026

The Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA) is pleased to share that TERRA Footwear will renew as a Silver Partner in the 2027 Masonry Alliance Program.

MAP Partner
MAP Partner
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