October 2009 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

October 2009 Volume 48, Number 10

FEATURES

Case Study: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job Selecting the right tool can make all the difference in staying on track with a project. Flashing and Drainage Components in Cavity Wall Construction One industry expert cuts through the clutter regarding product selection for flashing and drainage systems in cavity wall construction. State of the Industry: Cranes and Compact Equipment As we continue to measure the impact of this relentless economy on different facets of the masonry industry, Masonry talked with two experts in the cranes and compact equipment industries to gain real-time insight.		 alt

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

Stepped White Brick Facade Shows How Masonry Can Shape A Modern School In France
March 2026

A school project in France is drawing attention for a stepped white brick facade that wraps a group of campus buildings. The design, featured by Designboom, is a reminder that brick is not just a material choice, it can be the architectural “language” tha

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Zigzagging Brick Facade Showcases Masonry Craft At Somerset Shoemaking Museum
March 2026

A new shoemaking museum in Somerset is getting attention for a zigzagging brick facade, a detail that turns a simple exterior into a piece of craftsmanship. For the masonry industry, it is another reminder that brick can do more than “finish” a building,

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Beijing Tightens Great Wall Protections, Raising The Bar For Masonry Preservation Work
March 2026

Beijing has enacted new regulations aimed at strengthening protection of the Great Wall, according to Global Times. For anyone who works on historic brick and stone structures, it is a reminder that masonry preservation depends on clear rules, careful pla

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Heritage Stone Restoration And DOFF Cleaning Spotlight Specialized Masonry Care
March 2026

A London Daily News item points readers to Shire Stone Care’s focus on heritage stone restoration and a cleaning approach known as DOFF. For mason contractors, it is a timely reminder that historic stone and mortar demand cleaning and repair methods that

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