December 2008 Table of Contents

Words: Dan KamysTable of Contents

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An Inside Look at Scaffolding Accessories Products that help masons work safer, faster and stay OSHA compliant

Flashing and Drainage Masonry breaks down the basics of today's flashing and drainage products, new technologies and effective methods of installation.

Parts and Service: Mast Climbers Parts and service for mast climbers makes economic sense.

Affordable, Deductible 'YEEPs' Could a year-end equipment purchase help you?

??Information about the Masonry Industry

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS For the Record President's Message Government Affairs Making The Grade New Products My Masonry Life Story Legal Issues Full Contact Project Management Masonry Association of Florida Awards

The Importance of Instructor Support
April 2026

Whether you are a new or veteran masonry instructor, we all need support throughout our careers. We can never stop learning, and keeping up with ever-changing technology, materials, and installation techniques can be overwhelming alongside the everyday pr

Vibing Masonry #11: Innovative Concrete Masonry Technologies in Healthcare Design
April 2026

In the high-stakes environment of healthcare design, every material choice is a clinical decision. Architects, engineers, and facility administrators are tasked with creating spaces that are not only resilient and code-compliant but also conducive to heal

Why Termination Bars Still Matter: A Practical Look at Long‑Term Flashing Performance
April 2026

In recent discussions across the masonry industry, I have heard termination bars described as “old school.” The implication is that with modern materials, primerless peel-and-stick flashings, advanced sealants, and structural insulated sheathing, mechanic

Building Solutions: The Critical Role of Cavity Space in Masonry Moisture Control
April 2026

Long before “rainscreen” became a popular term in building science, masonry cavity walls were functioning on that very principle. A brick veneer cavity wall is designed with the expectation that water will penetrate the exterior